Maharashtra: Pup with snout ‘chopped’ off found on tracks

MUMBAI: A three-month old female puppy was found with her snout cut off near the railway tracks in Sion-Koliwada on Tuesday. She was taken in by Andheri-based World for All Animal Care and Adoptions, who are now facilitating surgery and treatment for the pup.
A local, Sharanya Thangavel, found the puppy. Thangavel, who works at a veterinary clinic, called the vet she works with, Dr Pooja Thakur, who then guided her with first-aid.Thakur got in touch with animal rescuers, who in turn informed co-founder of World For All, Taronish Bulsara.

After examination, in-house vet Dr Akshi Gulvady said the pup’s injuries seemed to have been caused by a sharp object, intentionally inflicted. She said that if there had been an accident, the pup would have turned its head away. While Gulvady has been treating the pup on a daily basis, the foundation is consulting with several specialist vets for reconstructive surgery for the pup.
Pari, as those at the foundation fondly call the pup, has a strong spirit, said founder Bulsara. “Her nostrils and dentures were damaged too, she’s finding it difficult to breathe. The bones in her jaw were broken. We have been giving her wet food.” Bulsara said her surgery would be done in around two weeks and that they were raising funds for the same.
“She’s very friendly, loves to meet new people. She has been playful, jumping around,” said Bulsara, adding that we could learn something from these animals. “One small injury, and us humans can’t handle it. But look at her, even after she was hurt so badly, her spirit has not dampened. They don’t give up, and we can’t give up on them,” he said.
Bulsara said that around three weeks ago, they had received a similar call. A five-month-old pup was found near the Goregaon railway station, with one of its limbs cut off. Tommy was operated and treated by the foundation, and will be for adoption soon, said Bulsara.
Bulsara said the foundation receives several calls about animals who need help every day. Once in their care, they reach out to citizens via social media, asking for donations or any other kind of assistance, to get the animal required treatment. Bulsara encouraged citizens to get in touch with them or other organisations such as the SPCA, if an animal in need is found.