Every year, it is sad to see the influx of coloured dogs at the WSD sterilisation centre during or after the Holi festival. There is enough awareness about the toxicity and harm that the non-natural, chemical colours cause us and to our street and pet animals.

1) Avoid taking pets out during Holi so they are not subjected to the toxic colors or balloons. Street animals too should be left alone and not subjected to the colours or water. The non-natural, toxic colours that contain chemicals, lead, metal oxides, mica and pieces of glass can cause a host of problems, including skin allergies.