Beating the Heat: Help Stray Animals This Summer

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Jun 11, 2025

Care For The Voiceless

Scorching summers can be tough on stray dogs, cats, cows, and birds. Here’s how you can offer them relief and comfort.

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Keep Water Bowls Outside

Place clean water bowls in shaded areas. Refill regularly to help thirsty stray dogs, cats, cows, and birds.

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Offer Simple, Safe Food

Feed strays light, non-spicy food like soaked biscuits, grains, fruits, or leftovers. Avoid salty or oily items.

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Create Shade for Relief

Use old cloth, cardboard, or temporary shelters to offer shade for street dogs, cats, and cows in open areas.

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Avoid Feeding on Hot Pavements

Feed animals in shaded or grassy spots. Hot cement or tar roads can burn their paws and increase discomfort.

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Help Birds with Water Baths

Place shallow trays of water on balconies or rooftops. Birds use them for drinking and cooling down.

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Report or Treat Heatstroke Signs

If a stray appears dizzy, pants heavily, or collapses, pour cool (not cold) water and contact a local vet or NGO.

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Be a Summer Saviour

Small acts of kindness like water bowls and shade can make a big difference in saving lives this summer. Spread awareness!

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