some of those most in need of love are the stray animals on the roads whether it is your neighbourhood cat or the wandering dog near your office they too equally deserve your attention care and love on world stray animal day today here are some ways to show your love to the voicelessprovide them water and foodstray animals are often the most malnourished as they forage for food often going days without finding any or food which will be unfit for consumption so the next time you throw away the leftovers in your home think of the hungry beings on the road also with summer making its presence felt ensure that a bowl of water is kept outside your gate to save the thirsty soulspay attention to feeding mothers and babiesbefore you shoo away the cat or dog you see on the road take a moment to observe them and see if the dog or cat is pregnant or is probably nursing do not hurt them at all in such a case and instead shower them with extra care by providing them with food and water also look around to see if the kittens puppies are nearby and safewatch out for injuriesif you come across an injured dog or cat do not hesitate to seek medical help just as you would help a human being take them to the closest vet or call animal care immediately but watch out if the animal is getting aggressive due to its pain in which case it is always better to call an expert animal rescuerprovide a shelterwith the extreme climates that we have from scorching summers to heavy rains it only makes you more human to provide temporary relief for the homeless animals as per your capability a makeshift shed a gentle shade an old rug or mat go a long way in providing some comfort for the roaming soulsgive a loving homeand finally everyone deserves a warm and loving home when you spot stray cats and dogs call up animal shelters or rescuers and notify them about the roving animals so they may take them and treat them and make them fit for adoption nothing beats adopting them yourself