#UnlikelyHeroes: I have always wanted to help the voiceless animals- N Basker

I began ‘Help Voiceless’ when the lockdown was announced. I rescue abandoned dogs and injured strays on the streets and admit them to Blue Cross and Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary. Animal Birth Control is one of the primary things I help with. I collaborate with reporters from media or NGOs and help sterilise female strays. Apart from this, I rescue injured dogs.I have a cage for dogs and even a cat basket in the auto.
I rescued around 200 animals with the support of reporters. But I rescued around 70 dogs individually this year. Most of the dogs I have rescued have been either beaten up by people around the locality or abandoned by owners. And in case of abandoned dogs, I take them to vets, after which I try to get them adopted. With abandonment on the rise during the pandemic, the rescue calls, too, have been increasing.
Over the last three years, I have been rescuing and feeding dogs. But it was during the lockdown that I have been able to focus more on such rescue operations. I have had many overwhelming experiences this year, but one such incident stands out. I got a call about a Labrador who was terribly injured and was resting inside an ATM cubicle in Perambur. He had been there for around 15 days and was starving. He was a big dog and not many were willing to help him. I rushed to the place and admitted him at Besant Memorial. He is now happy and healthy as he was just adopted by a family, too (smiles). I would suggest people help small puppies on the streets with adoption because that is the best scenario to keep them hale and healthy.