Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 17: An adoption camp by Animal Care Trust (ACT) will be organized on Sunday August 19 at Sarvajanika Bayalu Rangamandira, Opposite Urwa Marigudi Temple, Urwa here from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm where over 25 puppies and 15 kittens will be put up for adoption.

Over the years Animal Care Trust (ACT) has been receiving encouraging feedback from people who have adopted either a puppy or kitten from them. This has motivated them to regularly organize camps where puppies and kittens are put up for adoption. While on one hand these camps serve as a good platform for people to find their pet companions, on the other hand it gives a new lease of life to puppies and kittens as they find their 'forever' homes.

While no adoption fee is charged, ACT only collects a nominal registration fee of Rs 200 that helps in covering the basic medical expenses incurred. Potential adopters are requested to bring a valid photo ID for registration. After the adoption process is complete, ACT will keep in touch with the family for regular updates about
vaccination and sterilization.

Animals play an important role in our lives. A few research studies have found that people who have a pet have healthier hearts; stay homesick less often, make fewer visits to the doctor, get more exercise and are less depressed. Pets may also have a significant impact on allergies, asthma, social support and social interactions with other people.

About ACT

ACT came into existence on March 30, 2000 in order to provide care and shelter to stray, sick and abandoned animals. ACT has been promoting adoption of Desi breeds, as it is often seen that desi breeds are subject to abuse and abandoned. These dogs forage for food on the streets, where they face threats to life from traffic and humans.