In what could be the first of its kind initiative, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will start round the clock, 24x7 services for sick and injured stray animals in Chandigarh.
A statement said that Ajit Balaji Joshi, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh-cum-President SPCA took the decision due to increasing numbers of sick and injured stray animals in Chandigarh and taking into consideration the demand of animal lovers and animal welfare organisations.
The working hours of SPCA(a Government infirmary), Chandigarh would be extended to 24 hours from July 1 onwards.
Capt Karnail Singh, Director Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Chandigarh Administration-cum-Vice President of SPCA said Chandigarh is working towards being a Smart City and SPCA has taken initiative to provide 24 hours animal health care.
He also intimated that the recruitment of additional staff has been made for the treatment of speechless animals.
Kanwarjit Singh, General Secretary, said at present SPCA is a catering 205 sick and injured stray animals in their hospital and last year 3180 animals were treated and rehabilitated.