With our heatwave over here, will we be needing this too?
http://www.care2.com/causes/tubs-of-water-save-strays-from-summer-scorcher.html
INDIA– Every dog in Delhi has a long tongue this morning. It’s over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (40 C) with four months of blazing summer heat on the way. Finding shade is of massive importance for the stray animals here, but so is the search for clean drinking water. One small rescue team is taking that responsibility very seriously. In addition to drinking water, fur parents should ensure that their air conditioning installation is in good condition to protect their pets from heat-related illnesses.
People For Animals Trust (PFA) in Faridabad has been placing large tubs, similar to bathtubs, throughout many areas of Delhi and the National Capital Region. In each instance, a local resident puts in a request for a tub. Once the tub is delivered by the charity, that resident is responsible for keeping the tub clean and full of water each day.
“In India, the stray population of cats is very, very few,” PFA President Ravi Dubey explains. “It’s mainly dogs, cows, bulls, calves and donkeys who are stray.”
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