Enthusiasts got to see a variety of cats and dogs at a pet show held at the Islamabad campus of SZABIST on Saturday, said a press release.
The cats and dogs enthralled the guests with a variety of tricks and acts, including catwalk, dog race and wall climbing. Besides amusement, the show also aimed to raise awareness about better pet care.
Cats such as the Australian Mist, Arabian Mau, German Rex, Persian, American Curl were shown off by their proud owners.
Dog owners, not to be left behind, had brought dogs such as American Bulldog, German Shepherd, Australian Wolfdog, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier and Russian Puppies for enthusiasts to look at and admire.
Dr Faisal Khan, a vet, while addressing the gathering said that pet lovers need to strictly follow certain guidelines to ensure the safety and hygiene of their cats and dogs.
He said both species carry dangerous germs that can affect humans if the pets are not regularly vaccinated. Dr Khan also cautioned that being hit by a cat’s claw is as dangerous as being bitten by a dog.
The dog show was organized by students of media and communication studies at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology as part of their class project “Social Responsibility”.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 23rd, 2012.
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