For more than four years, a dog on the streets of Belagavi, Karnataka, walked through life with a broken stainless-steel kettle. It’s sharp, jagged edges cut into his neck. He couldn’t eat properly. He couldn’t drink easily. He couldn’t escape the constant, grinding pain behind his ears where the metal had lacerated his skin, leaving chronic, festering wounds. He endured it, day after day, because nobody managed to help, until Animal Rahat did.

Animal Rahat staff spotted him during a routine field visit, patiently gained his trust with treats, and transported him to a safe location where veterinarians carefully removed the kettle, cleaned and treated the painful wounds behind both ears, and provided the medical care, sterilisation, and vaccination he so desperately needed. Once fully healed, he was returned to his village, finally free. 

His story is not an exception. In 2025 alone, Animal Rahat rescued 41 animals trapped in discarded plastic and metal containers.

Every year, many animals suffer and die after getting their heads stuck in containers carelessly tossed away by humans. Animal Rahat urges everyone to dispose of their waste responsibly for the sake of the planet and the animals we share it with, and to always help animals in need. This dog struggled for more than four years due to someone else’s carelessness. Countless others are struggling right now. For community animals, trash can be a death sentence. Crush your cans. Cut open empty containers. Seal your waste in chew-proof bins. Small acts of kindness can save a life.