Adopt Me – Second Innings Campaign Draws Strong Public Response in Bengaluru East

The Bengaluru East City Corporation‘s “Adopt Me – Second Innings” stray dog adoption campaign received an encouraging response from the public. The initiative aims to promote animal welfare by helping rescued, abandoned, accident-injured, and specially-abled Indian dogs find permanent homes while creating awareness about responsible pet ownership.

Key Details:

• More than 40 rescued Indian dogs were brought for adoption by 17 animal rescuers.

• The rescued dogs included victims of animal cruelty as well as disabled and specially-abled dogs requiring special care.

• All dogs underwent veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, and health checks before being made available for adoption.

• Four dogs were adopted during the event, while the adoption process for four more dogs is in its final stage.

• Due to heavy rain affecting attendance, the corporation will continue the adoption drive through a virtual adoption campaign during the week.

• The event also educated citizens about:

Responsible pet ownership

• Rabies prevention

• Vaccination

• Animal welfare laws

• Peaceful human-dog coexistence

• Citizens were encouraged to adopt Indian dogs instead of purchasing pets.

Official Statement

Commissioner D.S. Ramesh said every rescued dog deserves a second chance and urged citizens to support the campaign by adopting stray dogs or contributing towards their food, medical care, and rehabilitation.

Partners

The programme was organised with Sahavarthin Animal Welfare Trust as the advocacy partner.

Support was also extended by:

• Supertails

• Bow Petcare

• Captain Waggatail

• Pawtful

• Asha – Tails of Hope

• Boonation