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Stray dogs are a big issue in India. There are many of them roaming the busy streets, looking for food and shelter. Most of these dogs are abandoned by their owners when they decide they don’t want them anymore, some are just born on the streets. Most of these abandoned dogs have some kind of disability or illness.
This campaign was made by the Mumbai-based World For All Animal Care and Adoptions organization to show the hardships of stray dogs and what they go through. A heartwrenching video called “#AStreetDog’sLife”, which has nearly 7 million views on YouTube, shows a stray dog with a GoPro attached to him. The adorable dog spends most of his time running through busy streets, getting abused by people, and, in the more peaceful moments, rummaging through trash.
As realistic as it may seem, the viral video is actually staged, created with the help of editing, and based on cruel scenes that abandoned animals are facing every day. The creators write, “Disclaimer: No dogs were hurt in the making of this video. This video has been put together purely with video editing. The scenes only depict the various challenges a street dog faces every day in India. This video is meant to sensitize and change their current situation to a better one.”
The World For All animal shelter cares for stray animals and helps them get adopted, they also raise awareness on the big problem that is stray animals.
More info: Facebook | worldforall.co | youtube.com | twitter.com
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The dog begins his trial for survival
Homeless animals are a big issue in India. There are millions of them across the country and they don’t receive as much help as they should. There are not enough volunteers, dog shelters, and funding.
He is splashed with a bucket of water by an old lady
He finds a piece of chicken but then loses it in the cracks
Although, the number of stray animals have never been accurately recorded, according to World For All Animal Care and Adoptions, Mumbai’s latest record of stray dogs was 5000 in 2005. Since then, there was a significant drop in these numbers because adoptions and spays/neuterings became more popular.
He is so thirsty, he even tries drinking from a closed valve
But settles for a dirty puddle instead
The hot weather is not kind to these stray dogs, fresh water is also hard to come by. That’s why they usually drink from dirty puddles or polluted rivers and lakes. It’s very heartbreaking that young, sick or disabled animals have to suffer and try their hardest to survive.
A drunk man slaps him across the face
Some children harass him
Often, these animals are victims of human cruelty. They are beaten and maimed until they require medical attention, sadly they don’t get any. Often, animals even become blind, disabled and it becomes even harder for them to survive in the scary streets.
The smell of food is tempting him
Food is probably one of the hardest things to get for a stray dog. Digging through trash, stealing or hoping for a kind passer-by are the only options out there.
Trying to find some meat leftovers on the barbecue stick
He eats an old cookie covered in sand instead
Not getting hit by a car is an everyday struggle
A person kicking him while driving by
Road accidents and casualties associated with cars are a very big problem. There are a lot of cars in these cities and they usually don’t care about stray animals or even hurt them so they would get out of the way. The environment needs to be changed so that animals could cross the street safely and with no fear.
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Jacqueline Frye 6 years ago
This breaks my heart. These precious beings aren't responsible for the fact that they're born into a world (society) that has no compassion. Sadly, this is also how some so called human beings feel about humans that are disabled or homeless. Every living thing has feelings and deserves love and respect.....
pepper 2015 6 years ago
Disclaimer at the end: "No animals were harmed in the production, all acts of cruelty depicted were done through editing."
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Ananya V 6 years ago
I went to India this summer and I saw so many stray dogs. As a person with a dog myself, it took all my will to not break down. There was this one particular dog, and he was so hungry. He kept roaming around the food stall we were in, and I couldn't bear the sight. Bought the poor baby some biscuits. best thing I've done
Scott M 6 years ago
While this is propaganda I support and agree with its message, it's propaganda, nonetheless. As the disclaimer at the end reads, "no animals were harmed in the production, all acts of cruelty depicted were done through editing." It's a bit melodramatic because the producers want to send a strong message. Don't let it ruin your Friday or make you too sad, but let it be food for thought.
Smiley Rie 6 years ago
Even if they can't take care of strays - why can't they show the slightest bit of compassion & not abuse them? And I'm sure they have leftovers that they could give them - cruel heartless people
ember avery 6 years ago
im on ur side but theres too many of the dogs for leftovers its not just one or two its more like 23 again tho im not disagreeing
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Vinu Vignesh 6 years ago (edited)
((Sorry for poor english)) I think it is overrated. Yes. India is only a developing country. Still we fight our daily life to provide good nutrition to our children. Most of the indians are lower middle class(in ur western standard - poor people). We cant own a dog because it is luxurious. Bt we feed dogs. In india we didnt use the word "stray dogs". We call them as "street dogs". That means in every street , 5 or 6 dogs are living. No one owns them personally. Bt people in that street are feeding them. They are common dogs. Some people may mistreat bt most of us love dogs. In my street we have dog that is more than 14 years old. No one owns him. Bt he is our senior street dog. All r feeding him, provide water, etc. He depends on us. He never leaves our street. I know him from my childhood.
John Louis 6 years ago
Let's understand that Mumbai is filled with desperate poor people who are in no position to provide stray dogs with a forever home. The residents are caution that stray dogs can attack and bite, carry rabies, dig through garbage, tear things up etc. Poverty is cruel to people and animals.
Jacqueline Frye 6 years ago
This breaks my heart. These precious beings aren't responsible for the fact that they're born into a world (society) that has no compassion. Sadly, this is also how some so called human beings feel about humans that are disabled or homeless. Every living thing has feelings and deserves love and respect.....
pepper 2015 6 years ago
Disclaimer at the end: "No animals were harmed in the production, all acts of cruelty depicted were done through editing."
Load More Replies... Ananya V 6 years ago
I went to India this summer and I saw so many stray dogs. As a person with a dog myself, it took all my will to not break down. There was this one particular dog, and he was so hungry. He kept roaming around the food stall we were in, and I couldn't bear the sight. Bought the poor baby some biscuits. best thing I've done
Scott M 6 years ago
While this is propaganda I support and agree with its message, it's propaganda, nonetheless. As the disclaimer at the end reads, "no animals were harmed in the production, all acts of cruelty depicted were done through editing." It's a bit melodramatic because the producers want to send a strong message. Don't let it ruin your Friday or make you too sad, but let it be food for thought.
Smiley Rie 6 years ago
Even if they can't take care of strays - why can't they show the slightest bit of compassion & not abuse them? And I'm sure they have leftovers that they could give them - cruel heartless people
ember avery 6 years ago
im on ur side but theres too many of the dogs for leftovers its not just one or two its more like 23 again tho im not disagreeing
Load More Replies... Vinu Vignesh 6 years ago (edited)
((Sorry for poor english)) I think it is overrated. Yes. India is only a developing country. Still we fight our daily life to provide good nutrition to our children. Most of the indians are lower middle class(in ur western standard - poor people). We cant own a dog because it is luxurious. Bt we feed dogs. In india we didnt use the word "stray dogs". We call them as "street dogs". That means in every street , 5 or 6 dogs are living. No one owns them personally. Bt people in that street are feeding them. They are common dogs. Some people may mistreat bt most of us love dogs. In my street we have dog that is more than 14 years old. No one owns him. Bt he is our senior street dog. All r feeding him, provide water, etc. He depends on us. He never leaves our street. I know him from my childhood.
John Louis 6 years ago
Let's understand that Mumbai is filled with desperate poor people who are in no position to provide stray dogs with a forever home. The residents are caution that stray dogs can attack and bite, carry rabies, dig through garbage, tear things up etc. Poverty is cruel to people and animals.
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