Trisha has been the 108 (Emergency service) for the stray
animals that doesn’t have a home. She has to be honoured an award in the name
of ‘Mother Teresa’ for the services she does to these animals - the moment she
hears about some injured / abandoned ones. If we come across some animals /
birds that is injured on the roads, many of us just cross them and pass by.
But, Trisha takes them to Blue Cross for treatment. Trisha says, “They have every right to live freely in this
world as we do”
Trisha adds, We scold someone as ‘Dog’ if we are in anger.
It’s what most of us had understood about Dogs, which is completely wrong. Actually, there is no other living being in this world that is more lovable as
dogs. If we give them 10% love, they give us back their 100% love. They don’t
disturb any people. Only people who hit them with stones, tie crackers to their
tails, and harass them are like worse than wild animals.
A lot of rich people, just to show their status bring up
dogs. All they have are breeder dogs. It is difficult to bring up those foreign
breeds in our city’s climate. We should not own a dog just to show others that
we also have pet animals at home. We should look after them with our true love
& affection. We must come forward to adopt the stray Indian dogs that are
abandoned on the streets. Like humans, dogs too, if become old, will have eye
problems, knee problems etc., Those people who owns pets just as a fashion
statement, abandons them on to the streets during their tough times. Six months
back, someone had abandoned a female street dog inside a box in front of my house. She looked much scared & hungry, was full of ticks & dirty. I took her inside, gave her a bath & took her to the veterinary doctor and gave
treatment. I named her ‘Pattu’ fostered her in my home for some days, and then
gave her for adoption. Now Pattu is living happily in Love Care Centre in
Cuddalore.
At present there are two pet dogs in my Home. One is 'Zoya', a Beagle breed. Another one, I rescued
from Hyderabad during my shoot on a rainy day. He was injured badly by a car
and was screaming in pain. I took him to the doctor. He was saved at the right
time, even a smallest delay could have ended his life. I took him to
actor Nagarjuna-Amala’s home and kept there for some days. I visited him
often. I couldn’t leave him there, so took him home and he has grown
beautifully now. His name is ‘Cadbury’. These two are the Prince & Princess
of my home.
I have been goodwill ambassador for PeTA, an animal
welfare organisation. I take part in the adoption drives conducted by animal
welfare groups, encourage adoption of these stray animals through my twitter
page, asking public to come forward to adopt.
In foreign countries, dogs are given special training to keep
the patients those who are in critical conditions, happy. They are trained to get
along with the patients. Even smaller needs of these patients are taken care by
these dogs. These people are allowed to live their last moments happily.
When I return home after my tough shooting schedules, my
pets come and welcome me. They hug me and show their love to me. Whatever
tiredness I have at that time, will go away.
“All that Dogs expect from us are our love & affection. Why
shouldn’t we give that to them” asks Trisha. Let her question go not only to
good minded people, but to all.
Click on the image to read the interview in Tamil
Thank u :)
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