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Jainism : The Cosmic Vision construction of cattle shelters are given importance by the Jain religion. These cattle shelters take care of the sick, the weak, the old and the deserted cattle. Grain flour is sprinkled at places where small insects like ants are found in large number. Raised platforms are specially constructed for birds where they are fed with grain. These are constructed at such heights that other animals do not harm the birds. There are special places reserved for small insects where they can live without being crushed. Quite a few people keep sick or injured animals in their homes and give them the necessary treatment. The tradition of feeding cows and dogs has been in existence in India since ages. Attempts are on to prevent cow slaughter, hunting of birds, export of frogs, use of monkeys, hare and such other animals in laboratories, while efforts are being made to preserve the rights of animals. In India now special ambulances are being arranged for animals. In the town of Vadodara in India, there is a special Animal's Ambulance Group. It has purchased a van and converted it into a small ambulance. It carries a first-aid box, oxygen, cages for birds, paper rolls, blankets, rubber socks and a register. There are four such vans which are used to take the sick, the deserted and the injured animals to the veterinary doctors even in times of emergency. The organisation offers such services from home to home.
Charity must begin at home i. e. the genuine show of sympathy and compassion for animals, birds etc. must begin from the homes of each individual citizen. If there is a zoo at home, it must be dismantled. There should be a ban on the sale of animals captured illegally. The markets where animals and
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