Kerala: Russian woman rescues stray dogs dipped in tar in Varkala
By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Feb 28, 2024, 3:28 PM ISTTwo dogs were found smeared with tar used for road construction in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram. Russian national and animal lover identified as Polina rescued the dogs.
Thiruvananthapuram: In a brutal act, two stray dogs were found completely smeared in tar at Edava Odayam Miskin Street in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram. Locals found the dog in a miserable condition on the morning of February 20. Polina, a Russian woman and an animal lover and her aide took the dog to the vet.
Ahmed, a resident of Edava Venkulam and a volunteer of Peoples for Animals (PFA), reached the spot and gathered information.
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On the morning of February 25, 200 meters away from this dog, another dog was found tied to a tree after being dipped in tar. This too was treated by Polina. Locals suspect that the anti-socials have dipped the dogs in the tar kept for road construction in the area.
The dog's body still contains some tar on it. Additionally, there is a chance of infection. The dogs are being treated at Polina’s residence. Animal lovers have filed a complaint at the Ayiroor police.
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