Published on November 12, 2018
New Delhi: In an effort to find homes for the homeless dogs who were abandoned by their families, Select CITYWALK, the most popular shopping centre in Delhi NCR, in association with ‘People For Animals’ successfully hosted the sixth season of ‘Cause 4 the Paws’. The event was held on Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th November, 2018 between 4 pm and 8 pm at the Plaza Area in the shopping centre. This season again, Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Union Cabinet Minister for Women & Child Development and an active animal rights activist graced the drive with her support and presence.
The “Cause 4 the Paws” adoption drive is a unique initiative by Select CITYWALK which brings the dog lovers a unique chance to find loyal and affectionate pets and experience unconditional love. The 2018 edition of the event featured close to twenty-five dogs from “Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre”. The twenty-five dogs were an exclusive mix of popular breeds such as German Shepherds, Labradors, Mastiff, Himalayan Mastiffs, Tibetan Mastiffs, Boxers, La-Pom, Pomeranian and the most lovable Native Dogs.
Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development, said, “I am happy to be a part of this drive to find homes for abandoned adult dogs. Over the last five years, this initiative has already helped rehabilitation and redemption of seventy dogs. I am deeply grateful to Select CITYWALK for hosting this event year after year.”
Commenting on the success of the event, Arjun Sharma, Director, Select CITYWALK, said, “Playing an active role towards the cause of animal welfare, Select CITYWALK has always believed in propagating love and care for the deprived and homeless canines. “Cause 4 the Paws” initiative is extremely close to our heart and we are glad that year on year, we support and fulfill our responsibility of finding a family for these abandoned dogs. Like all the previous seasons, the sixth season of ‘Cause 4 the Paws’ also received tremendous response from the dog lovers. This year, we found homes and brought joy to over 19 adorable paws through this platform.”
Ambika Shukla, Trustee, People for Animals, said, “The adoption drive Cause For Paws by People For Animals and Select CITYWALK is a unique event that showcases dogs who have been abandoned and need a second chance at life and love. In previous years it has attracted huge support with families opening up their hearts and homes to these beautiful, loving and loyal friends. This year too we are counting on the generosity and compassion of people to each adopt a four legged bundle of joy.”
Select CITYWALK is not just a popular shopping destination but the shopping centre in association with the animal welfare NGOs has been actively supporting the cause of homeless animals for close to six years now. Like previous years, this season again, hundreds of dog lovers and shoppers swamped India’s most admired mall at the two-day event to adopt the four-legged homeless canines.