Goa, Aug. 1 -- For the past 10 years, a British volunteer has been quietly transforming the lives of hundreds of stray dogs in Salcete, particularly around the Cutbona jetty.

Julie, a long-term volunteer with the NGO "Mission Rabies", has led the sterilisation and vaccination of around 500 stray dogs, while also feeding and caring for them daily.

What started as a simple act of compassion has grown into a sustained animal welfare effort that has helped control the stray dog population and reduces the risk of rabies in the area. Julie believes that many stray dogs become aggressive due to mistreatment and fear, and she emphasises that kindness and regular feeding can help them become calm and less likely to bite.

"People often misunders...