The dark brown feline was found in a container of toys which had arrived from the neighbouring country on February 17 and later faced deportation because of legal hurdles and ignorance regarding how the novel coronavirus is transmitted. It is a healthy, neutered female with a tabby coat and distinct white paws.
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“Chennai customs officials handed the cat over to The Cattitude Trust on May 23. She is now safe with the organisation which has actively been working in Chennai since 2005 to help community cats,” stated People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.
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The Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department also facilitated the process of freeing the feline.
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On April 19, the Central government had advised Chennai”s Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) to hand over the cat, upon completion of a 30-day quarantine period.
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The PETA India, with support from lawmaker Maneka Gandhi, co-founder of Blue Cross of India Chinny Krishna, and The Cattitude Trust, had been appealing for her release from the last three months.
Rashmi Gokhale, PETA India”s manager of veterinary services, had written to Chennai”s Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) showing willingness to foster the animal until she is adopted into a caring home.
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