Who is the owner of Blue Cross?
CHENNAI: S Chinny Krishna, co-founder of Blue Cross of India, on Tuesday received the Prani Mitra Award for Lifetime Animal Services. Union minister of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh presented the award to him in Delhi.
What does Blue Cross of India do?
The Blue Cross of India was registered under the Societies Registration Act – No. 129 or 1964. In 1965, Chinny Krishna proposed the mass sterilisation and vaccination of street dogs as an alternate to killing them and named the programme the ABC programme.
What is the main role of the Blue Cross?
We’re a charity that has been helping sick, injured, abandoned and homeless pets since 1897. Pets help us in so many ways and they depend entirely on us. That’s why at Blue Cross we believe in helping pets because pets help us.
Who to call to pick up stray cats India?
Helpline. Trained experts in animal rescue and relief and our ambulances are on duty during the day for all emergencies. If you find an animal in distress, please call the landlines (Chennai only) on +91-44-46274999 / +91-44-71819575.
When was Blue Cross founded?
1929Blue Cross Blue Shield Association / Founded
Why is BCBS called Blue Cross?
A group of animal lovers founded Our Dumb Friends League – the original name for Blue Cross – to care for working horses on the streets of London. Their mission was to encourage kindness towards animals. The phrase “dumb friends” is thought to have come from a speech given by Queen Victoria.
What animals do the Blue Cross help?
Each year, thousands of cats, dogs, small pets and horses turn to our animal hospitals, clinics and rehoming services for treatment and to find them the happy homes they deserve. Meanwhile, our Education and Behaviour Teams prepare future pet owners to take responsibility and look after their pets for life.
What was Blue Cross originally called?
Our Dumb Friends League
1897. A group of animal lovers founded Our Dumb Friends League – the original name for Blue Cross – to care for working horses on the streets of London.
What types of things does the Blue Cross do?
What are street animals?
Street dogs may be stray dogs, pets which have strayed from or are abandoned by their owners, or may be feral animals that have never been owned. Street dogs may be stray purebreds, true mixed-breed dogs, or unbred landraces such as the dog.
What is Blue Cross Society of Pune doing for adoption?
The Blue Cross Society of Pune takes initiative in organizing such camps. After almost 3 months, it held its second adoption camp on 6th May, 2012 at Law College Road. After the pre-event meeting on the 5th of may 2012, where the volunteers discussed the venue, the right place was decided on. There were around 35 pups and kittens up for adoption.
Can I donate to Blue Cross of India?
Please note that the Blue Cross of India is an NGO run mainly by donations we receive. No animal – whether from the street or with an “owner” – brought to us for treatment is turned away whether you are willing to give a donation or not. However, please note that the Blue Cross is not a dumping ground for animals.
What is the Blue Cross doing for Tamil Nadu?
All of us at the Blue Cross assure the Chief Minister and the Government of Tamil Nadu that we shall redouble our efforts and expand our operations as fast as possible, especially in the field of ABC. Mr. Sujit L Joseph has generously donated 3.66 acres of land at Kunnam village near Sriperumbudur.
Where can I donate a cattery to the Blue Cross?
Hospital, shelters for large and small animals, aviary, ambulance services, ABC-AR programme, library. Mrs. USHA SUNDARAM, co-founder of the Blue Cross, and her family members have donated a Cattery to the Blue Cross shelters at Guindy.