One of the easiest things to do, unfortunately, is to run down a street dog and get away scot free.
Ullas was one of the lucky ones to have survived a run-down a year ago. On that day, when we were returning after looking after our clan on the streets, an autorickshaw at full speed was driving from the wrong side. Well within his vision were two of our dogs of that location, sitting at a place one would not expect anyone to drive through. The auto driver didn't honk, rather chose to take them under the wheels. Malti was alert, she jumped aside but our Ullas wasn't. The auto hit her and she screamed. We shouted at a pitch that made the reckless driver stop although we were in the opposite direction. We took a u turn and blasted the fellow. The passersby and the locals watched in pin-drop silence while we took the auto driver's class. By then, Ullas had begun to cry and yelp in pain. She limped. Medication and another round of food later, she sat down at a secluded spot. In a couple of days she recovered from the trauma. We are lucky that she survived.
There are hundreds of dogs like Ullas who fall victim to drivers who have no compassion in their hearts when they are at the wheel. Far worse, there are onlookers who choose to remain silent. Why? Because it is a stray dog? Law or no law, it is necessary to raise the voice against any form of injustice. GIVE ANIMALS A BRAKE.
