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Report By: Annet Carol Dsouza
Pictures By: Avinash Jeevan Dsouza

Sept 4 : On account of National Dog Day, Anti-Rabies Vaccination Camp was conducted by the youth of Infant Jesus Church, Bantwal on 26th August 2018 in collaboration with Veterinary Hospital, Bantwal.

The programme was inaugurated in the presence of Rev Fr Maxim Noronha Parish Priest along with Rev Fr Ashwin Crasta Assistant Parish Priest, Sandeep Menezes President and Richard Dsouza Secretary Parish Pastoral Council by vaccinating the church dogs and the three veterinary inspectors were present for this event.

Thereafter the members had their breakfast and moved towards the spots assigned to them in Bantwal locality. The members were divided into three teams lead by Sandeep, James and Avinash. The other ICYM volunteers who took part in this event are Dale, Jeston, Annet, Aniketh, Shalvin, Elvin, Melisha, Denzil, Jemston, Riyana, Vinitha, Royston, Chrisel, Felita. Around 170 dogs were vaccinated at this camp. There is increase in the number of vaccines given from last year to this year by 27%.

Information regarding this event was given to the parishioners on the previous Sunday, 19th of August. The programme concluded at 2.00 p.m with the lunch. ICYM Bantwal Unit has been conducting this event successfully since 13 years.