Animal activists rescued 12 dogs that were allegedly kept in inhumane conditions by their owner in the Navghar area of Mulund East. The dogs, activists say, were denied basic necessities like food, water, light,and ventilation, and were left to suffer in a pathetic state. Also, the enclosure where the dogs were kept didn’t have a proper roof to provide shelter from the heat and rain.

Sushank Tomar, animal welfare officer (Bombay High Court and Maharashtra government) and founder of Citizens for Animal Protection Foundation (CAPF), said they received a call a few days ago about the dogs being kept in a pathetic condition. “We sent volunteer last week to verify how the dogs were kept. They found an open shed and after inquiry, it came to light that the owner had kept them for sale, which is illegal. He claimed that he provided the dogs to security agencies, housing societies and apartments. After verifying details we raided the spot along with the police on Friday,” Tomar said.