Lucknow, June 15 -- While the mercury levels in the city are soaring at the highest for the season, providing comfort to stray animals and birds has become the sole motive of some Good Samaritans. They are going beyond all boundaries to show love and compassion. These individuals have adopted various ways to keep stray animals hydrated in the scorching heat-from placing earthen pots filled with water outside their homes and in nearby areas, to opening their doors to offer shelter during the day.

Gyaneshwar Singh, 50, has been taking care of abandoned dogs, cats, cows, reptiles, and placing food and water for birds for over 10 years. "I have been taking care of over 30 dogs and other animals in the Kalyanpur West area. I allow them to sle...