LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore observed World Animal Day with the theme of “Great or Small Love Them All” in City Campus on Wednesday.
An awareness walk was arranged to mark the day to create awareness among public about the protection and conservation of animal lives, humane handling of animals in feeding, treatment and also misuse (Fights) for entertainment purposes.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad led the walk while Chairman Department of Parasitology Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, Emeritus Prof DR Masood Rabbani and a number of students from Special Animals & Veterinary Emergency Relief Society (SAVERS), Vets Care Club, faculty members and staff members from Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) participated.
The walk started from the Vice-Chancellor Office and culminated in-front of Main Lawn after taking a round of City Campus.
Similar activities were also arranged at other campuses of the UVAS.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasim Ahmed said, “It is our responsibility to own not only animals (pets) but also take care of stray ones (dogs, cats) in our living areas to feed and treat them properly.”