A group of kind-hearted volunteers stepped in to save the lives of eight stray puppies in Tirur, located in south-west India, who were trapped in toxic tar. The poor pups were discovered by a local animal lover named Mr. Jaleel, who immediately contacted Humane Society International India animal rescuers upon seeing their pitiful condition. The puppies were covered in thick, black tar from head to tail and had been struggling to breathe for eight long hours. It is believed that a barrel of tar had fallen over them while they were sleeping, leaving them with no means of escape. The rescue team worked tirelessly to clean each puppy with vegetable oil, but it was a challenging feat. Thanks to the dedication of these volunteers, the puppies are on the road to recovery.
The efforts of the community were truly remarkable in rescuing these puppies, as they would not have survived without their help. The puppies were stuck in the tar for a prolonged period, leaving them drained and overwhelmed by the toxic fumes. Sally Varma, from Humane Society International India, expressed her gratitude towards the locals for saving the puppies. They used vegetable oil to scrub off the black tar that covered the puppies’ eyes, noses, and mouths. Despite being exhausted from being stuck in the toxic tar, the puppies were able to recover with the help of the animal protection officers from HSI. After the rescue, the puppies were reunited with their mother and were seen nursing from her. It was an exhilarating experience to witness these adorable little pups overcoming their tragedy. Following the cleanup, their fur was visible once again.
Thanks to the hard work and determination of the team, the puppies were successfully cleaned up and brought back to their mother. In two weeks’ time, they will receive vaccinations and will be sterilized by the HSI team before being returned to Tirur. It’s a huge relief to know that they are all safe now!