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The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Like owner, like dog
Every blood donor is a hero and that includes the one with four legs. In G.K.M. Kabbir's home, there are currently four donors who move about on four legs — these are his canine pets, Rowdy, Cocoa, Racket ( belonging to Kanni breed) and Rusty Kutti (Chippiparai). Kabbir has drawn up an uncompromising blood-donation schedule for them — they experience the gentle piercing of a retractable needle every three months. 'All my dogs are donors,' says Kabbir, a retired process audit consultant who lives in Chintadripet. 'I have had more than 30 dogs over the years with eight dogs at my home in one time,' says Kabbir. He began to get his dogs to support blood donation drives ten years ago. A friend's dog had met with an accident and Kabbir received a frantic call seeking blood. The dog was in the emergency and Kabbir rushed with Rusty to the Department of Clinics at Madras Veterinary Hospital in Vepery. Rusty, a Chippiparai breed had been adopted by Kabbir and his family and lived with them for 14 years until its death. 'I still remember the scene at the hospital ward. Family members were in tears as their dog was really serious. It was a miracle to see the dog being saved and a memorable one for me too,' says Kabbir, who has himself donated blood (obviously, for human patients) 35 times. Over the years, Rusty has been a champion donor, donating blood for more than 10 times. For World Blood Donors Day in 2019, Rusty received the Best Blood Donor award from TANUVAS. 'Rusty's blood group is rare; he was a universal donor so it was much sought-after,' says the proud owner. Once a pet parent flew down from Mumbai to get Rusty's blood from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences (TANUVAS) University's Animal Blood Bank at Madras Veterinary Hospital. Most of Kabbir's dogs are healthy so he makes it a point to get them into this habit after they turn one-and-half years old. The only criterion Kabbir insists upon is that the doctor is well-trained in the job. 'It pains me to see the dog getting multiple pricks to get the vein, so I am selective about the hospital,' says Kabbir. In most cases, donors arrange an auto or they come in their vehicle. After every life-saving act, the pets are treated with food supplement or a medicine is given to help them recover quickly. Kabbir has made many friends over the years by volunteering for canine blood donation. Says Kabbir: 'One has become a close friend after one of my dogs saved theirs, so when I was abroad they took care of my dog for five days.' Donate blood, get incentives 'We need more pet owners to volunteer to get their dogs to donate blood and we are happy to give them a red carpet treatment for their gesture,' says G. Bharanidharan of Chennai Small Animal Veterinarians Association (CSAVA). Launched in 2022, the blood donors club brings together dog owners and veterinarians for medical assistance. 'Donors will be given annual vaccination and deworming coupons and other freebies from any of our 120 private clinics in Chennai that are registered with us. If a person from Ambattur needs blood for his pet, we will connect them to a clinic in the neighbourhood,' says Dr Bharanidharan. To sign up, call 73050 73050
Time of India
27-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
40 Indian, foreign breeds feature in Trichy dog show
1 2 Trichy: Around 150 dogs from 40 different breeds competed in various events at a dog show at the Khajamian School in Trichy on Sunday. The show, organized by The Delta Kennel Club , saw dogs featuring from Chennai, Coimbatore Ooty, and Madurai as well. Indian varieties such as Chippiparai, Kombai, Kanni, and Rajapalayam and foreign breeds such as Retrievers and Rottweilers were the main attractions. Competitions were conducted in 11 categories with eight dogs competing in the final round. The best dog was evaluated based on several criteria including physical attributes, movement and temperament. A special prize was given to the best Indian breed dog as well. Sharat Sharma, the founder of the Gurgaon Kennel Club, judged the dogs. Delta Kennel Club secretary Clement Raj said that the purpose of the show was to raise awareness about dog care and training, especially of Indian breeds. "The show marks a milestone for Trichy as it is the first time such an event is being held in the city," he said.
