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Slim pickings and hungry strays in COVID-19 /

After the coronavirus pandemic reached India, the country initiated a lockdown to curb the spread of infection. Misinformation led to residents abandoning animals, and the lockdown itself meant stray animals lost access to food sources. The government and other organizations took steps to feed stray...

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Main Authors: Mahendher, Sheetal (Author), Muruganandan, Priyashree (Author), Taleda, Harshitha (Author), Kuamar, Akash Jain (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2021.
Series:SAGE business cases
Subjects:
COVID-19 (Disease) > Economic aspects > India > Case studies.
Animal welfare > India > Case studies.
COVID-19 > Aspect économique > Inde > Études de cas.
Animal welfare.
COVID-19 (Disease) > Economic aspects.
India.
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:After the coronavirus pandemic reached India, the country initiated a lockdown to curb the spread of infection. Misinformation led to residents abandoning animals, and the lockdown itself meant stray animals lost access to food sources. The government and other organizations took steps to feed stray animals and to change the messaging to convince people to stop abandoning their pets. Blue Cross India was one organization that set up kitchens to prepare meals for animals living on the street, but as the pandemic continues, resources are running out.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781529764093
1529764092