Let's make welfare of stray animals our responsibility
What many don't realise is this mindset is the reason the problem keeps returning. Worse still, we are now witnessing a deeply troubling and dangerous trend – the poisoning of stray dogs and cats! These cruel acts are being carried out quietly in parks, housing areas and even playgrounds.
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