Animals, whether we are aware or not, play a huge role in our lives and in the environment. Therefore, it’s in our best interest to help them however we can.
Altruism aside, there are quite a few key reasons we should care for them. One reason is to prevent the spread of disease.
Diseases, such as rabies, pose a huge threat to humans. The disease is fatal to humans, as well as to the animals who carry it. Infected animals become aggressive and bite without provocation.
Rescuing stray animals helps prevent the spread of rabies by reducing the population of potential carriers in the wild. This reduces the chance of infected animals harming other people and animals in the community.
In addition, many strays are pets that have been loved and cared for before but were not properly kept indoors or provided with any proper identification.
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STRAY C&Ds 