Thirteen pet animals that were rendered homeless in the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide a year ago have successfully found new homes in several north Indian States.
The Department of Animal Welfare had entrusted People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an international organisation, to rehabilitate 16 pets whose owners had died in the landslides. These include nine cats, five kittens and two dogs. Three of them succumbed to their poor health en route. The remaining 13 were adopted by pet lovers in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, senior director (veterinary affairs) of PETA Mini Aravindan said in a press release.
Over 2,700 animals were killed in the landslides. As many as 202 dairy farmers had lost their cattle. More than 230 domestic animals were injured. The ones that were saved were provided with enough food and supplements with the help of private individuals, dairy farmers’ organisations and alumni of veterinary colleges.
Published – July 23, 2025 09:25 pm IST
