A struggle to feed dogs during the lockdown in Kerala

As fewer customers flock to meat shops, there is not enough meat waste generated to feed the stray animals

Last year, during the lockdown when roads became deserted and markets and hotels closed, a few people were concerned that stray animals and birds, who depended on these for scraps, would starve. Then, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged the gravity of the situation and called for the animals to be fed. His statement turned the tide, so to speak, as feeding animals became something that was no longer frowned upon. In fact, it generated quite a buzz. A year later, animal lovers are again hoping that the Chief Minister will speak up for the animals and their plight, for the situation seems to be much grimmer this time.