Animal welfare activists and volunteers have sought the Prime Minister's intervention to rescue an orphaned puppy found beside its dead mother, a stray dog, on a busy street in the capital. The formal appeal was presented on Wednesday (November 12) to draw the Prime Minister's attention to the matter.
Details of the Appeal
The petitioners stated that the puppy has been waiting for days beside its mother's carcass on the roadside. Although locals have been providing food, the puppy refuses to leave its mother's body. Urgent action by the relevant authorities is needed to rescue the puppy and place it in a safe shelter.Public Reaction
After the incident went viral on social media, many people have expressed interest in adopting the puppy. However, the petitioners believe a coordinated effort is essential to ensure the puppy's long-term safety and well-being. They have urged the Prime Minister's Office to take swift action.Context
The growing number of stray dogs in Dhaka and their safety has been a topic of ongoing discussion. In recent times, public sympathy and demands for the protection of street animals have been steadily increasing. This appeal highlights the need for state-level policies on animal welfare.No immediate response was available from the relevant ministry or the Prime Minister's Office. However, the petitioners expressed hope that the puppy will soon be relocated to a safe shelter.
