In Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Jennifer, who regularly feeds street dogs, was harassed by certain residents. Police have intervened, advising that feeding animals without causing disturbance is permissible.
Coimbatore: Jennifer, a resident of Saravanampatti, has been regularly feeding street dogs and cats in her locality, ensuring their vaccination and sterilization as much as she can. However, recently some residents from Alagu Nagar and Lakshmi Nagar, disturbed by the feeding, harassed her and troubled the animals. They even pressured her to stop feeding the dogs and engaged in arguments.
Concerned for the animals' welfare, Jennifer reached out to Helping Hands for Animal Rights and Protection. With their assistance, she filed a complaint at the E3 police station. The police then facilitated a meeting with the involved residents' association to address the grievances.
Subsequent to a delay due to recent elections, information has been forwarded to the Coimbatore City Police Commissioner's office. Today, Jennifer was summoned by the Deputy Commissioner of Police's office to discuss the issue. Alongside her, Celina from Helping Hands for Animal Rights and Protection also attended.
Before meeting the Police Commissioner, Celina expressed that there had been no prior issues in the area but recent newcomers were opposing the feeding of dogs, threatening to label her actions as theft if continued. They also falsely accused Jennifer of feeding the dogs non-edible waste.
After the investigation, Jennifer stated to reporters that the officials had advised that feeding dogs is allowable after 10 PM in areas where it does not cause disturbance to others and stressed that no one should feel threatened for feeding animals. Celina further reinforced that feeding animals at night is acceptable, and assured by law, any obstruction or intimidation should be reported, and legal actions could be taken against such behavior.
Concerned for the animals' welfare, Jennifer reached out to Helping Hands for Animal Rights and Protection. With their assistance, she filed a complaint at the E3 police station. The police then facilitated a meeting with the involved residents' association to address the grievances.
Subsequent to a delay due to recent elections, information has been forwarded to the Coimbatore City Police Commissioner's office. Today, Jennifer was summoned by the Deputy Commissioner of Police's office to discuss the issue. Alongside her, Celina from Helping Hands for Animal Rights and Protection also attended.
Before meeting the Police Commissioner, Celina expressed that there had been no prior issues in the area but recent newcomers were opposing the feeding of dogs, threatening to label her actions as theft if continued. They also falsely accused Jennifer of feeding the dogs non-edible waste.
After the investigation, Jennifer stated to reporters that the officials had advised that feeding dogs is allowable after 10 PM in areas where it does not cause disturbance to others and stressed that no one should feel threatened for feeding animals. Celina further reinforced that feeding animals at night is acceptable, and assured by law, any obstruction or intimidation should be reported, and legal actions could be taken against such behavior.