Animals Rescued from Ghaziabad Fire by PETA India

Upon hearing of a major fire tearing through Ghaziabad on 16 April, PETA India’s Rapid Response Team rushed to the site to search for animals in distress and provide immediate veterinary care. The blaze spread quickly through the densely packed area.

During the operation, the team located approximately 35 to 40 dogs and two cats. Responders provided food and water, assessed animals for injuries and shock, treated animals with wounds, and offered supportive care for dehydration and stress. Animals with more severe injuries were taken in by other organisations for hospitalisation.

In fires, animals may suffer burns, dehydration, disorientation, or shock, or may be unable to move due to fear or injury. Prompt intervention is critical. PETA India’s Rapid Response Team moved in quickly to locate animals in distress and provide immediate assistance, water and food, treated burns and other injuries, and offered supportive care for animals in distress.

We urge anyone who encounters other animals needing assistance—especially those who appear wounded, lethargic or breathing irregularly—to seek veterinary help immediately, as burns and smoke inhalation can worsen health rapidly.

PETA India advises, if you see an animal in need:

• Move them away from smoke and heat only if it is safe to do so.
• Offer clean water (do not force them to drink).
• For visible burns, if possible, gently cool with clean, cool water.
• Get veterinary care as quickly as possible.

PETA India fields an animal emergency helpline 24/7 at 98201 22602 and encourages the public to help animal-relief and rescue efforts by becoming members of PETA India via PETAIndia.com.