“Ask the Animals” by L.L. Lighthouse Was Showcased at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books
L.L. Lighthouses book teaches children the value of self-love and nurtures their social, critical, and creative thinking skills. Ask the Animals brings her vision to life from the hidden place in her heart onto the visible page.
San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Thursday, August 31, 2023
ReadersMagnet displayed “Ask the Animals” by L.L. Lighthouse at their exhibit booth for the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books.
The San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books occurred on August 19, 2023, at University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. The self-publishing and book marketing ReadersMagnet exhibited L.L. Lighthouses recently-published book Ask the Animals during the event.
The book festival is a platform to promote literacy and the arts through advocacy and partnerships, bringing communities together. It brought together library professionals, book authors, and publishers, and book lovers who share a love of literature. It was the best venue for ReadersMagnet to exhibit L.L. Lighthouses Ask the Animals alongside other titles.
The book Ask the Animals tells the heartwarming adventures of Lyndy Lou and April. A childs tears awaken a willow tree, which sends down a leaf with an animal picture to guide them toward self-love and acceptance. This book is full of wisdom for young readers, teaching them how to set boundaries, achieve goals, and build healthy relationships while loving themselves. L.L. Lighthouses book teaches children the value of self-love and nurtures their social, critical, and creative thinking skills.
Ask the Animals is a heart-warming book that will inspire readers big and small to always be respectful and look after others. The author had a dream of becoming a writer. Her debut book, Ask the Animals, brings her vision to life from the hidden place in her heart onto the visible page. L.L. hopes her readers will join her on her journey as she continues to write and improve her craft.
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Author
Author L.L. Lighthouse lives in Beaverton, Oregon. Since she was young, she has been a devoted reader. Growing up, L.L. Lighthouse dreamt of becoming an author. Her dream came to life from the hidden place in her heart as it appeared on the visible page. She recently released her debut book, Ask the Animals. L.L. hopes her readers will travel with her as she continues to write and develop her craft.
Ask the Animals
Author | L.L. Lighthouse
Genre | Childrens Book
Publisher | Independently published
Published date | May 5, 2023
National level of information regarding Livestock population is collected every 5 years. The last livestock census was conducted in 2019 and next census is due in 2024. As per 2019 census, total population of stray dog and stray cattle in the country was 203.31 lakh.
The management of public health, sanitation and cattle pounds comes under the purview of the State/UT Government and the local bodies need to evolve the mechanism to control stray animals in order to protect the citizens.
As per the Article 246(3) of the Constitution of India in List II of Seventh Schedule the Preservation, protection and improvement of stock and prevention of animal diseases; veterinary training and practice is under State list on which the State has exclusive power to make laws for such State or any part thereof with respect to any of the matters enumerated in List II in the Seventh Schedule. Further, as per the Article 48 of the Constitution of India, State shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall, in particular, take steps for preserving and improving the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
As per the Eleventh Schedule of Constitution of India, the state may endow Panchayat to establish and run the Cattle Pounds (Kanji Houses)/Gaushala Shelters (community assets). Many States are establishing the Gaushalas and Shelter houses for control of Stray Cattle.
Further, as per Section 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, it is the duty of every person having care or charge of any animal to take all reasonable measures to ensure the wellbeing of such animals and to prevent infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering. Section 11(1) (h) of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 provides that it is a cruelty, if any person, being the owner of (any animal) fails to provide such animal with sufficient food, drink or shelter and as per the Section 11 (1)(i) it is a Cruelty, if any person, without reasonable cause, abandons any animal in circumstances which tender it likely that it will suffer pain by reason or starvation, thirst and it is also a punishable offense under PCA Act, 1960. The Provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Rules framed there under need to be implemented by the State Governments.
In view of the aforesaid constitutional arrangements, the States are mandated to arrange the shelters and kanji house to control the stray animals population. Further, the Central Government has framed Rules for Animal Birth Control (Dogs) to control the dog population. It is the duty of the Local Bodies are mandated to implement the ABC Programme in their respective localities as per provisions of the Rules.
State/UT-wise the number of persons killed by animals during 2018-2020 is placed at Annexure-I.
No Gaushalas has been set up under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in the country during the last three years. However, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) provides financial assistance to the recognized Gaushalas/AWOs/NGOs/SPCAs and Local bodies under a scheme namely Shelter House for establishment of new animal Shelter House and under the Regular Grant Scheme for maintenance of animal shelters, animal medicines, purchase of medical equipment and conducting of veterinary camps etc. and rescued cattle maintenance grant for maintenance of the animals rescued from illegal transportation/slaughter-houses. In addition, provides financial assistance under the scheme of Provision of Ambulance Services for animals in distress for purchase of suitable vehicles for transportation, rescue and also for providing emergency services to animals in distress.
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri. Parshottam Rupala in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
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MV/MG
Annexure-I
State/UT-wise Number of Persons Killed by Animals during 2018-2020
S.No.
State/UT
2018
2019
2020
1
Andhra Pradesh
31
25
32
2
Arunachal Pradesh
2
1
1
3
Assam
77
90
100
4
Bihar
10
15
11
5
Chhattisgarh
91
109
95
6
Goa
3
1
7
Gujarat
42
61
55
8
Haryana
25
35
23
9
Himachal Pradesh
9
33
9
10
Jharkhand
57
41
41
11
Karnataka
53
61
59
12
Kerala
24
30
32
13
Madhya Pradesh
78
102
103
14
Maharashtra
150
180
163
15
Manipur
16
Meghalaya
1
2
1
17
Mizoram
1
18
Nagaland
19
Odisha
79
112
94
20
Punjab
16
34
42
21
Rajasthan
75
136
65
22
Sikkim
1
23
Tamil Nadu
60
80
112
24
Telangana
15
12
24
25
Tripura
3
1
26
Uttar Pradesh
138
169
162
27
Uttarakhand
24
13
22
28
West Bengal
67
77
55
TOTAL STATE(S)
1128
1422
1303
29
A & N Islands
1
30
Chandigarh
31
D&N Haveli and Daman&Diu @+
32
Delhi UT
2
3
33
Jammu & Kashmir @*
1
34
Ladakh @
–
–
35
Lakshadweep
36
Puducherry
TOTAL UT(S)
2
3
2
TOTAL (ALL INDIA)
1130
1425
1305
STRAY ANIMALS
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