Department of Animal Husbandry Organises Pet Walk as A part of Animal Welfare Fortnight

Sri Vijaya Puram | January 19, 2026

As a part of the continuing Animal Welfare Fortnight 2026 (January 14–30), the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services organised a vibrant and well-attended Pet Walk on Saturday morning, drawing enthusiastic participation from pet house owners and animal lovers throughout the city.

The occasion started at 6 a.m. from the Marina Park Gate, the place Dr Ok. A. Naveen, Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, flagged off the stroll. Participants, accompanied by their pets, proceeded to Flag Point, making a vibrant and vigorous environment. Many walkers carried placards and banners conveying messages on animal welfare and accountable pet possession.

Addressing the gathering on the conclusion of the stroll, Dr Naveen emphasised the significance of humane and accountable administration of pets and stray animals. He strongly inspired the adoption of homeless canines and cats from streets and shelters as an alternative of buying pricey breeds, noting that adoption helps save lives and reduces the issue of animal abandonment.

To acknowledge the participation and promote accountable pet care, the Department distributed pet care kits containing important objects to all members.

The Pet Walk was one in every of a number of actions deliberate below Animal Welfare Fortnight. Upcoming programmes embody veterinary well being camps, portray competitions for schoolchildren, consciousness classes on animal first assist in colleges, and publicity visits to departmental farms and establishments.