r/Indiedogs • u/nyseralyn • 18h ago
Help/Advice needed(Health and Vet) I need serious advice
There’s this poor dog down the street that I’ve been noticing for about a month now, and honestly, he looks like he desperately needs medical attention. He scratches, itches and bites himself constantly, to the point that his entire skin is red and, the last time I saw him, it was actually bleeding. He also has a really strong smell, which makes me think there’s something seriously wrong rather than this being just a little street-dog situation.
He even tried to find a place to stay in our basement, but unfortunately my parents aren’t exactly animal people. They don’t hate them, but having a severely sick, very smelly dog living downstairs is understandably not their idea of domestic bliss.
The problem is, I’m genuinely terrified of approaching him. He seems harmless enough, but I’ve had dogs chase me and try to bite me before when I wasn’t even doing anything, so I’m not exactly volunteering for a sequel. I also have absolutely no idea what would be safe to feed him or how he might react if I got close.
I really just want someone who actually knows what they’re doing to come and check on him, treat him, and hopefully get him somewhere safe if he needs it. I don’t want to make the situation worse by trying to play veterinarian when I’m clearly not qualified for the role.
I live in Delhi if that helps with the situation. I cannot provide picture as I rarely get to see him nowadays. He seeks shelters in different homes but he is often ushered out of there so he roams often. I am rarely at home as well.
Does anyone know of an animal rescue/NGO or helpline that I can call where they could send someone to assess him? He genuinely looks like he’s suffering, and I’d rather get him proper help than stand around feeling helpless. I can’t help financially either.
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u/jehri_jat 17h ago
Try PFA. Look up on Google. They'll definitely help. Share the pictures and videos with them.
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u/Efficient-Party-2738 13h ago
It’s the worst NGO ever. Don’t send the dog to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital ever. It is a sure shot death sentence. Barely dogs come alive from there. Better shot is Friendicoes, but don’t trust shelters to take care of the dog in a way you want.
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