Residents of Peshawar have stepped out to feed stray dogs and cats as the country is still under lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
According to reports, a group of volunteers have given food to over 100 strays in different streets of the city. The stray animals, which usually feed on leftovers, have had a tough time in view of the lockdown and have bee starving.
Speaking to a private media outlet, a volunteer said, “This is such a difficult time for people, so imagine what the animals must be going through. We have been doing this for the last two weeks.”
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People who want to help strays can feed them in the following ways:
- Put food and water outside your homes
- If you are leaving your house to feed them, make sure you are wearing a mask, gloves and carrying sanitizer with you
- Choose one day to feed the strays
