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Pashupati Foundation
Myth
Barking means aggression
All stray animals carry rabies
Relocating a stray makes it safer
Good intentions always help animals
A puppy or kitten alone is abandoned
Feeding stray animals increases population
Taking a stray home “for a few days” is harmless
Strays can easily return to street life after staying indoors
Facts
Barking is communication.
Vaccinated animals do not spread rabies.
Relocation breaks territorial familiarity and often leads to suffering.
Correct information saves lives.
Mothers often leave temporarily to find food. Always observe first.
Population growth is caused by breeding, not feeding. Sterilisation controls numbers.
Temporary shelter disrupts survival instincts and creates dependency.
Domestic conditioning reduces survival skills and increases risk.
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