Pakistani actress and television host Juggun Kazim has won praise on social media after sharing a heartfelt message urging people to care for both pets and stray animals during the ongoing heatwave.
Taking to Instagram, Juggun shared an adorable video with her pet dog, accompanied by the caption, "A small request, made with love."
In her caption, she wrote:
"This heat is hard on all of us. Imagine what it feels like for the animals who have no fan, no shade, no way to ask for help.
A bowl of water outside your home, office, or shop can make all the difference.
Kindness doesn't always require grand gestures. Sometimes it is just remembering that we share this world with others too.
Please be gentle. Please be mindful.
— JK"
Through the caption, Juggun reminded her followers that while people can protect themselves from the scorching temperatures, many animals have no shelter or way to escape the heat.
She encouraged everyone to place bowls of clean water outside their homes, offices and shops, explaining that even a small act of kindness could help animals struggling to survive the extreme weather.
She also emphasized that kindness does not always require grand gestures, reminding people that humans share the world with animals and should show compassion towards animals, especially during periods of extreme heat.
The video opened on a light-hearted note, with Juggun playfully comforting her pet dog after it returned from outside in the scorching heat. Smiling, she gently cooled the dog's face with a wet cloth while jokingly asking why it had gone out in such hot weather.
The affectionate moment added a cheerful touch before she shared a more serious message.
Later in the video, Juggun urged pet owners to care for their animals just as they care for themselves during the summer by ensuring they always have enough food, fresh water and a cool place to rest.