Animal rescuers speak about financial and emotional toll
There’s an Urdu saying, ‘Naiki kar darya mein daal’ – ‘Do a good deed and throw it in the river’. It means: do good and forget about it. Don’t boast about it, or expect something in return.
When I help stray cats, I do it because I love them. The act itself brings me joy, and I don’t find it burdensome. True charity doesn’t require an audience or applause. But people with a transactional mindset wouldn’t understand that.
@manalonthegram
There are many unsung heroes who aren’t even known. @f_wkazi is so committed to the cause that despite leaving Bahrain, she is sponsoring the complete care of her rescues. She visits every two months to check on them and still fulfils total responsibility for her 20-plus cats. Kudos to all the unsung heroes.
@naziamubashir74
I would like to suggest reducing the cost of pet food and veterinary care. Many people struggle to afford these essential expenses, which can unfortunately lead to pets being abandoned.
Please consider launching initiatives to make pet care more affordable, including reducing the cost of neutering, spaying, medications and other essential veterinary services. Lowering these costs would encourage responsible pet ownership and help ensure that more animals receive the care they need.
@aqulafazal
So many unsung heroes in this article, but at least it shines a light on a few. The struggle for rescuers is often financial but always psychological. People don’t understand – while they often don’t contribute in any way – why you can’t take in or help ‘just one more’.
@sarahinsaar
Many of us contribute by feeding them or volunteering in TNR programmes, but it’s all from our own pockets! I’m just a university student with no income, and yet I spend my savings looking after these cats. We need more support.
@liliiio_o
Doha just passed laws to help animals too. GCC countries should do better with all their wealth to help these poor souls. Also, a foreigner’s passport should be linked to their pets, and they should not be able to leave without taking their pets. Vet prices should be regulated by the government because they are exploitative.
@swedie68
Fathiya is a remarkable woman who does this for all the stray dogs in Sitra. I volunteer my time and money to help, but it’s not enough. The emotional toll is very difficult when you see an injured dog, or one of them goes ‘missing’.
@lisaglasto123
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