Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Kakinada SPCA Livestock Reportedly Face Food and Medical Shortages
Animals at an SPCA shelter in Kakinada are reportedly not getting enough food, clean water or medical help.
People nearby said the animals had not received enough feed for almost 15 days.
Heavy rain made the shelter muddy and dirty.
Some animals reportedly had to drink contaminated water.
Very weak animals were unable to stand.
Activist D.N. Ramesh said officials had not given sick animals care quickly enough.
He asked the district collector to help.
Some local people brought food for the animals on Saturday.
Livestock at the Kakinada SPCA reportedly lacked adequate food, clean water and medical care.
Locals said the animals had received insufficient feed for nearly 15 days.
Heavy rains over three days reportedly left the premises muddy and unhygienic.
Some animals were said to be drinking contaminated water, while weak cattle could not stand.
Activist D.N. Ramesh urged Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad to intervene; locals provided food on Saturday.
- Who
- Cows and other livestock at the Kakinada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; locals and activist D.N. Ramesh raised concerns.
- What
- The animals reportedly faced shortages of food, clean water and medical care.
- When
- Locals reported inadequate feed for nearly 15 days; heavy rains affected the grounds for three days, and food was provided on Saturday.
- Where
- The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals grounds in Kakinada.
- Why
- Locals and D.N. Ramesh said the animals were not receiving timely care and were living in muddy, unhygienic conditions.
- Facility
- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals grounds, Kakinada
- Animals affected
- Cows and other livestock
- Reported feed shortage
- Nearly 15 days
- Weather conditions
- Heavy rains over three days
- Reported conditions
- Contaminated water, mud and unhygienic premises
- Concern raised by
- Activist D.N. Ramesh and local residents
- Immediate assistance
- Locals provided food on Saturday