THE VOICELESS IN KALUTARA

The District of Kalutara needs immediate attention as tragic incidents occur daily, making one wonder when and how compassion and loving kindness towards fellow creatures disappeared. This is a never ending battle for the limited Associations and a few ardent animal activists who have dedicated their lives solely towards this humane cause.

Ms. Jesmin Junkeer has opened out her home to over 25 strays whom she feeds daily, apart from the road feeding programme. Ms. Sivam while balancing a full time office job, manages the road feeding on her way to work and on weekends. Any accident victims and tragic cases are taken over by these courageous ladies who are responsible for the medication and vet bills. After complete healing all attempts are taken to ensure rehoming. However, it hasn’t always been easy and on many instances these ladies have been compelled to take over the animals for a life time.

They also coordinate sterilisation, neuter and spay programmes conducted by many organisations.

Ms. Sivam and Ms. Junkeer are now running very low on funds, which compels them to make a desperate plea for public support to continue their humane task. They stress that sterilisation is the key to control the ever growing stray population. They appeal to all Animal Welfare Groups, Activists and Supporters to unite and address this ongoing problem.

Donations can be deposited direct to Dr Mihiraj Magamage who is in charge of sterilisations. His contact and account details are furnished below.

Kalutara Animal Clinic, No:

51 Old Road, Kalutara South, Tel: 0714788021 / 0342226824.

Bank of Ceylon, Kalutara, A/C No: 0070469105

The lack of Animal Protection laws in the Nation is the prime cause for all the abuse and torment taking place. Only when the Animal Welfare Bill is legally passed, could peace be restored, as the guilty will be brought to task. Over to relevant authorities!