Summary: With over 1 billion people, the idea of having a pet is still a relatively new idea to India. There is no such thing as infrastructure for pet adoption, TNR (Trap-neuter-release) much less how to cope with such a large animal population. Subsequently, India has one of the highest rates of rabies. One of the common problems concerns “community dogs” which are dogs that simply roam the streets is that they are reproducing rapidly and are also being killed mercilessly whether by government animal control or by cars,etc . There is very little concern for these animals as there is such fierce competition for food. Then there is the poaching problem where the illegal animal trade has thrived into almost a $10 billion dollar trade. Anything large enough to be eaten or lucrative enough to be sold is hunted on a massive scale for its meat, skin, fur or feathers, for the pet trade, or as an ingredient in traditional medicines. There are so many animal welfare and animal rights issues that clearly the public needs to be continuously informed. Michelle Buckalew founded AnimalWorldUSA.org in order to create animal welfare awareness for regional issues as well as global issues. Throughout the year, different states and countries are being celebrated with events that are organized and promoted for an entire weeklong celebration. January 14-31st kicks of the 1st annual weeks for the animals in India! The India Weeks for the Animals team http://indiaanimals.org/ is connecting and working with advocates and community leaders across India. They anticipate shining the spotlight on organizations, as well as helping in any way possible promoting life-saving and life-changing events that will help communities in beautiful India. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to Eileen Weintraub,President of Help Animals India. Tune in to find out more about this wonderful, 1st time event and how to get involved.
