Tag: Working animals
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What do dogs, cats, horses, buffaloes and hens have in common?
AT first glance, it’s a struggle to find what dogs, cats, horses, buffaloes and hens have in common. But if we take a closer look, we can see that each of these animals are abused and mistreated to the point of extreme suffering and even death. India Animal Foundation enables NGOs across India to rescue…
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Friendship Day: 5 NGOs you can be a friend to
FRIENDS are people who can be relied on to help in times of need. People around the world suffer everyday from circumstances such as poverty, hunger, abandonment, abuse, exploitation and the lack of access to their basic rights. When this happens, they rely on people to step forward and help lift them out of desperation.…
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5 rights of working animals in India
IN an earlier blog on workers’ rights, we looked back into history to find out how our present-day workers’ laws came about, such as the need for 8-hour workdays and weekends off for rest and recuperation. Just as we work, people employ equine animals such as horses, mules, ponies and donkeys to perform certain duties.…