Surgeon, Parsi family give new life to 63 strays

A chance meeting of noted cancer surgeon Dr Ravindra Bhalchandra Kasbekar with a Parsi family staying in Bhavani Peth has saved many stray canines from leading a dog’s life.
The Parsi housewife, who does not want her name to be mentioned, and Kasbekar have successfully handed over 63 dogs, which were hounded and attacked by urchins and slum dwellers, to well-off families in various cities for free.
Kasbekar said that veterinary doctors Tribhuvan Katre and Suhas Bokare also help them in their endeavour. Recalling the cruelty that these animals face on the streets, he said that one of the dogs could not stand after being mercilessly beaten by an iron rod. Another stray dog, who is now called Lioneil, was operated upon thrice as some kids had blown up a cracker near his ears.
The surgeon said that he spends one third of his earnings on these stray dogs, besides spending considerable time in their rehabilitation.
“I was fond of dogs since childhood and serving these strays gives me immense satisfaction. My adherence to Hippocratic oath also covers these faithful animals,” he said.