Hyderabad: Five abandoned Siberian Huskies trudging along a village road on the outskirts of Hyderabad under the scorching sun were rescued Wednesday, while a sixth was found dead nearby, possibly after suffering a heatstroke. Passers-by reported seeing a larger pack of pedigreed dogs wandering through a scrubland near Nandigaon village along the Shankarpally-Patancheru Road.Animal rescuers from AASRA Foundation and SWAN suspect an unidentified breeder abandoned at least another 30 dogs in the area over a week ago. The rescued Huskies were “extremely exhausted and weak” when they were found, said Gowri Vandana of AASRA Foundation. Villagers said they saw a truck bringing 35 to 40 Huskies to the area on the night of April 20. An investigation is under way.The rescued animals, between two and four years old, have been shifted to shelters for treatment and medical evaluation. “We are awaiting their blood reports to understand if these dogs were used for any illegal experiments,” said Harsh Kishor Bhatnagar of SWAN. The area is known to be the hub of illegal breeding. “Puppy mills have proliferated, catering to a market where a dog can fetch anywhere between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh,” said an animal welfare worker.About the AuthorAmisha RajaniDriven by curiosity and a human interest lens, Amisha is dedicated to impactful storytelling. She has navigated a wide range of beats over time, including environment, gender, youth affairs, heritage, and closely tracks the lives and migration of Indian diaspora. Her reporting has sparked public dialogue, with several stories cited in court proceedings and acted upon, creating impact both locally and nationally.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap
Hyderabad: Five abandoned Siberian Huskies trudging along a village road on the outskirts of Hyderabad under the scorching sun were rescued Wednesday, while a sixth was found dead nearby, possibly after suffering a heatstroke. Passers-by reported seeing a larger pack of pedigreed dogs wandering through a scrubland near Nandigaon village along the Shankarpally-Patancheru Road.Animal rescuers from AASRA Foundation and SWAN suspect an unidentified breeder abandoned at least another 30 dogs in the area over a week ago. The rescued Huskies were “extremely exhausted and weak” when they were found, said Gowri Vandana of AASRA Foundation. Villagers said they saw a truck bringing 35 to 40 Huskies to the area on the night of April 20. An investigation is under way.The rescued animals, between two and four years old, have been shifted to shelters for treatment and medical evaluation. “We are awaiting their blood reports to understand if these dogs were used for any illegal experiments,” said Harsh Kishor Bhatnagar of SWAN. The area is known to be the hub of illegal breeding. “Puppy mills have proliferated, catering to a market where a dog can fetch anywhere between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh,” said an animal welfare worker.
