Pawsome pets: Help save a stray this summer

If you’re volunteering at an animal shelter in the city, helping the staff bathe the animals under supervision is a wise option. The cool water can provide some relief from the heat but ensure to thoroughly dry the animal before letting them go 

This is probably the simplest thing anyone can do. Either create a makeshift shelter for stray animals that are looking to rest for a bit within your building’s premises or allow them to cool off under the shade of existing plants or trees. Always check if an animal is sleeping under your vehicle before turning on the ignition

Isn’t this idea adorable? Turning a coconut shell into a bird feeder, or purchasing a readymade one and filling it up with grains (ask a veterinarian first), could save many birds from collapsing of hunger and exhaustion

For many years now, residents across the city have been sponsoring for, or collecting water bowls from animal shelters. Fixing a bowl on your street and filling it with clean water every day can help many creatures big or small quench their thirst

Check with a doctor about the kinds of food an animal can consume during the summer if you’d like to feed them. Watermelon, cucumber and coconut water or buttermilk are great options