A little love and care: Bengal’s stray dogs on Rajdeep and Lisa’s canvas — GetBengal story
The Supreme Court first ordered all stray dogs to be sent to shelters, which upset many people. This showed how much citizens care for the animals. After the public outcry, the Court revised its order. Now, the dogs will be sterilised, vaccinated, and returned safely to their local areas.
Even after a deep affection, street dogs in India, which are currently more than 60 million in the country, still struggle with conflict with humans and brutal consequences. The cases like puppies being set on fire, flung from rooftops, or beaten to death raise questions about the canines’ safety.
Amid this darkness, individuals like Rajdeep Mahant of Siliguri and Lisa Dutta from Kolkata stand as the saviours of these street animals. Their dedication to rescuing and treating those furry friends shines a hope in this crucial time of survival.
Rajdeep, a student of Dabgram Polytechnic College, has dedicated his life to rescuing and treating sick or injured stray dogs. Whenever he receives any news of an ill pup, he instantly reaches out to provide medical aid, food, and shelter.
Rajdeep’s dedication to animal welfare has brought him recognition in the India Book of Records, highlighting his unconditional love for stray dogs. His father also inspired him to do this social service, and he is consistently working hard to raise awareness in society for animal welfare.
In his childhood, he wished to have a little pup with him. Family issues stopped him from owning a furry friend. But now he is fulfilling his dream by serving many helpless creatures and earning recognition, which will lead him to further success.
On the other hand, Lisa Dutta plays the role of an angel for Kolkata’s stray dogs. Her everyday prior task is to go for a field visit, aiming to rescue, treat, and place them in a safer place. Her devotion to finding helpless pups and dogs stems from the loss of her very loving Labrador Retriever. She lost her furry friend due to wrong treatment, and from that time, whenever she thinks about the street strugglers, she cannot stop herself and gets out to serve her duty.
She carries first aid and has a sense of understanding of what the creatures want to say. She tries to heal wounds with primary medical care, but if they need care beyond first aid, she calls the vet immediately for the required treatment.
Rajdeep and Lisa are just two names among many silent warriors across West Bengal. Their work not only saves countless stray lives but also challenges a society long accustomed to apathy and cruelty. The Supreme Court’s ruling may have given stray dogs a legal shield, but it is the compassion of people like them that keeps the fight for dignity and survival alive.
