വരുന്നൂ, കുടുംബശ്രീ പെറ്റ്‌കെയര്‍ സെന്റര്‍

Kudumbashree's new initiative Pet Care will be launched at Nedumangad of Thiruvananthapuram district soon. Those residing in the urban areas may make use of the pet care centres by paying a fixed amount.

The first of its kind will be started in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram. As a pilot project, the pet care centre will start functioning by the second week of March 2018. In the first phase, the pet care centre will take care of dogs and once it would be successful, it would take care of other domestic animals as well. The service of a veterinary doctor will also be ensured.

Five Kudumbashree women had been given training regarding the same. Rs 10 lakh is the expected budget for the project. The pet care centre would be started near the Veterinary clinic  at Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.

10 cages would be built in the first phase.Food will also be given to them. On the special request of the owner, special food  would be served to them. Two beds are also arranged for treating those who need further treatments.

If the demand for the pet centres increase, more centres will be started.