Fine residents who abandon their pets!
Time and again it is distressing to know that some residents in this country are in the habit of abandoning their pets, especially while going on summer vacation (‘Animal welfare groups prepare for abandoned pets during summer’, Gulf News, June 4). I’m sure all pet lovers would agree that left without food and water in the desert heat, this is an extreme and unacceptable cruelty resulting in physical, mental and emotional trauma. Recently, it was heartening to know that a law would soon be enacted for registering (including microchipping) of all pets in the UAE. This law will enable identification of “pet dumpers”, and I would like to urge the authorities to impose heavy fines on them, which will act as a deterrent to the abandoning of pets. Adopting a pet is a major responsibility and families should give it serious thought before bringing one home.
From Dr U. K. Kataky
UAE
Taking in abandoned cats
I have a cat that has been at the front of our door for some time now and we were shocked to see such a beautiful cat was out on the street. It seems she is the pet of a nice family, as she is trained and she’s friendly.
But then I noticed street cats were giving her a hard time, so I took her to my mother’s house to take care of this cute cat. May God help these poor animals.
From Ms Asia Sharif
UAE
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Kabul attacks
The recent worst attacks that Kabul, Afghanistan has ever witnessed over the past 18 months is unacceptable (‘Explosions rock funeral in tense Kabul’, Gulf News, June 4). Terrorist groups are a big threat and nightmare for innocent civilians. The real cause of the latest attack is yet to be known. Which terror group is taking the credit? We will have to wait and see. American troops should help the Afghan government to make the situation normal and to bring peace for the people. I pray for the innocent victims and a speedy recovery for the injured.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Barbaric act!
The blast that ripped Kabul killed 90 people and injured 400 is a barbaric act that is against humanity (Truck blast in Kabul diplomatic quarter kills 90, injures 400, Gulf News, June 2). Terrorism in any form, in any part of the world, should be condemned. Terrorism in any form cannot be justified and no religion will teach to kill innocent people. The international community should come forward to help Afghan people fight the menace of terrorism. Innocent lives are being lost.
From Mr Eappen Elias
Dubai
Breaking stereotypes
Once an Indian student is done with grade 12, the first question any parent would ask is whether he/she is going to pursue engineering or medicine. It is such a common notion in India that the student has to pursue either one of these. If the student is known to take some other branch of interest, then they are belittled in society. After a person is done with studies, the immediate question posed by the Indian society is, when is that person going to get married? In the case of girls, many of them are not allowed to work either due to their parents or their in-laws after marriage. They then have regrets as they invested so many years in their education, which has then not turned out to be fruitful. Definitely here comes the inequality between men and women, especially in terms of work. The society sees women as mere humans who are born only to sit at home and take care of children. These stereotypes have been evolving over the decades and people are becoming more open minded. There are still some parents and people who think men are the only ones capable of being the breadwinners for the family. This attitude needs to change.
From Ms Sai Madhurya
Dubai
Unsung heroes
Kudos to South African cricketer, Hashim Amla for scoring his 25th One Day International (ODI) tonne, that too in just 151 matches (‘Rock solid Amla powers Proteas to challenging total’, Gulf News, June 4). At this rate, if he is able to play another 200 or more matches, he could definitely surpass the century records of our legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Only time will tell whether he would be able to continue playing for another five to six years. It is unfortunate that like our Rahul Dravid, Amla is also the unsung hero of the South African cricket team. We wish him many more laurels in the coming years.
From Mr N. Mahadevan
Mylapore, India
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