At night, when it was very warm in Fez, I sat with a colony of cats on the porch of my Moroccan hostel. I purchased a lot of canned food in Medina, and a lot of grownups ate it. I untucked two matted black cats from the folds of my skirt. Many tourists are inspired to take action when they see pets in their natural habitats. Their want for assistance may be stronger than our ability to weigh the potential negative effects on health, safety, and culture. Until a buddy texted me the word "ringworm" and yanked me from the kitten pile, I didn't give much thought to the potential dangers of cuddling with the little furballs.

Food And Water

Water

If you see a stray dog in need, it's not hard to rush to the next 7-Eleven or other convenience shop and pick up a large bottle of water as well as a cup. You may teach your dog to drink from a cup by filling it and then tipping it so its tongue can reach the water. If you'd rather not do this, you may always locate a disposable dish or container and set it out for the dog to lick. Most dogs will be delighted to drink water from any container, and they will be forever grateful to you. If you want to be very prepared for this, you may pack a cheap pop-up bowl that you can take with you wherever you go.

Food

Because food is often harder to come by in other countries, eating abroad may be challenging. Some tiny convenience shops and pet businesses may stock dog food. Just be sure to purchase enough for the dogs you see around you if you do decide to invest in dog food if you do discover it. You shouldn't start a fight among dogs or cats on the sidewalk since it will just make things worse.

Take A Photo And Connect With A Local Rescue

You can do a lot of good by just taking a photograph of something, even if you don't have much more time to spare beyond what's required to provide food and drink. As Jonathan and I explored the beautiful city of Athens, Greece, we stopped for lunch at a café with outside seating. We came across a mother cat and her five kittens hiding out behind a fence across the street. It was the cutest thing to see them running but instead playing together. I had no choice but to pay them a visit. But when humans got there, we found that the mother seemed to have an infected cut on her head and that the children all had bad eye infections.

We were unable to gather this family and transport them to the vet since we lacked the means to do so. However, we were equipped with an iPhone and access to the internet. We took photographs and planned to notify all of the local animal shelters about their whereabouts and provide them with the images in the hopes that they might identify the cats. One of the email recipients answered quickly, showing great interest in coming to rescue them and providing the care they need.

Bring To A Vet

We were sleeping in a hillside Airbnb in Koh Tao, Thailand when a huge rainstorm blew in and poured rain on us. The little, adorable puppy we eventually called Ariel was another gift from this storm. What began as a simple quest for shelter ended up taking the better part of a day. The number of ticks on Ariel was ridiculous. It became so awful that we couldn't leave her to be eaten alive by the wolves. We called the nearest vet and were advised to bring her in as soon as possible, or they may swing by after they finished operating on another dog. We made the quick decision to provide this polite young lady with the aid she needed. On the same day, we purchased a dry powder to destroy ticks on contact, and she was vaccinated against ticks, which would protect her for something like a month. No permanent home could be found for her that day, but we tried all we could. When traveling, you may encounter creatures like Ariel that need more than just basic supplies. In such a situation, it is recommended that you get in touch with a veterinary clinic in your area.

Conclusion

Over the course of our 15,000-year history together, we've raised domesticated dogs to be not just amiable and eager companions but also adept at reading human moods. Now, research shows that even strays can recognize human emotions via body language.