Today’s Malayala Manorama – Kozhikode edition has a report regarding an Alsatian dog found abandoned in the city yesterday. The doggie is almost 6 years old and has an injury near its ear. The doggie has been apparently deserted by its owners because of this injury.
Last month also another foreign breed doggie was similarly found abandoned in the city. This one had injured its leg and was unable to move about on its own. This was a much expensive breed and the civic body’s attempt to auction the pet was unsuccessful twice.
These incidents make one feel ashamed about the lack of compassion and gratitude towards fellow beings. This may not be so shocking, keeping in mind the scant disregard that we show towards the elders and disabled people among us. The utter disregard for civic manners and responsibilities displayed by the upwardly mobile city dwellers is shocking. We have become so accustomed to blaming the government, civic bodies and everyone except ourselves for everything that is wrong. The mess seen on our roads and our surroundings is created by each one of us and it is high time we started acting responsible.
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