Despite a prohibition by the pollution control board, a noise disturbance described as a 'demon' is affecting stray and pet animals in Kolkata. This has prompted animal caregivers and pet parents to campaign for animal-friendly Diwali celebrations, specifically urging revellers to spare a thought for street animals spending nights under the open sky. In response, residents are building makeshift shelters and sound-proof kennels, turning their homes into safe havens for animals distressed by the noise.
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Residents create makeshift shelters and sound-proof kennels, pet parents turn homes into safe havens for animals
A noise disturbance described as a 'demon' is affecting stray and pet animals in Kolkata despite a pollution control board prohibition. Animal caregivers and pet parents are campaigning for animal-friendly Diwali celebrations, urging revellers to spare a thought for street animals forced to spend nights exposed to the open sky.
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Residents create makeshift shelters and sound-proof kennels, pet parents turn homes into safe havens for animalsPhoto via Times of India — Kolkata
