Opp Pound Project hopes to give stray dogs safer path to adoption - The Andalusia Star

Opp Pound Project hopes to give stray dogs safer path to adoption - The Andalusia Star

Written by Robert Blankenship for the Star-News Volunteer Robin Herz gives a couple of dogs a treat during their time in the playpens. A nonprofit volunteer organization in Opp is working to provide a safe and comfortable home for stray dogs found within the city and to make it easier for prospective owners to meet dogs up for adoption. The Opp Pound Project works hand-in-hand with the city’s animal control and police department to house stray d…

Pack of stray dogs maul child to death in MP’s Mandsaur district

Mandsaur, June 5 (PTI) A four-year-old boy died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district, an official said on Thursday.The dogs bit Ayush while he was playing with friends outside his home in the Suwasra-Runija road area, about 80 km from the district headquarters, on Wednesday, he said.The canines from across the road charged at the children who were busy playing. While his friends managed to run away, …

‘Indie’: A Moving Short Film Urges India to Open Its Heart and Homes to Stray Dogs

A stirring new two-minute film titled Indie is turning heads and hearts across the nation as it confronts the harsh realities faced by India’s 30 million stray dogs. Released as part of a compassionate campaign to promote adoption, Indie encourages viewers to “Adopt an Indie” — a powerful message of empathy, action, and change. Created entirely pro bono, Indie stars renowned actor Pooja Bhatt, who also lends her voice to the script. The emotiona…