Welfare

A major obstacle in running an animal welfare organisation is the lack of funds. To address this need, Animal Rights Fund (ARF) collects funds to support such NGOs. Incident that changed life... Twenty-seven years back (1982), one bright morning while reading my newspaper; I heard a crow’s cry. I saw a crow crying in vain to free itself. It was entangled in a thread (coated with glass powder -…

We as humans need to understand that animals are living beings and they share the same feelings and pain just as we humans do, the only difference is that we can tell what we are undergoing and animals cannot! Types of abuse Deepti Nadhan, a college going girl, was gifted a pup on her birthday by her friends. She had never owned a pet in her life. Obviously she was unaware of the Do's and Don'ts…

We human beings have so many different kinds of entertainment that we can choose from to pass time. Is it necessary for us to hurt another living being who is termed as man’s best friend? Isn’t it an irony that such a sport called ‘dogfighting’ has gained popularity around the world which brings end to a beautiful life? Here’s a look into the matter of dogfighting. Dogs are the best four-legged…

The young team at PAWS definitely makes us think that the younger generation today is geared for making this world a better place for our animals! Kudos to this young and energetic PAWS team! One of my volunteers was issued a notice by his society for keeping a pet dog at his house. PAWS came forward and with much persuasion, succeeded in making the society reconsider the decision for keeping…

Let’s all come together to help our canine and feline friends lead a happy and healthy life. PAWS was founded in July 1999 by a small group of animal lovers who were very troubled by the terrible condition of domestic and stray dogs and cats in mauritius. The milestones achieved… For the first decade, we initially concentrated on helping wounded and sick animals around the island, and the…

Sometimes they are kicked or glared at. Other times, they are given biscuits. Once in a while, they are given love and a family. Yes, we are talking about our so-called stray dogs, who can become our wonderful companions. Rini and Tapas Ghosh of Kolkata adopted Goti ten years ago. He lived in their apartment complex with his parents until Rini found him lying dehydrated in the middle of the road.…

The PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award any animal can receive in recognition of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving in military conflict. The award is the brainchild of Maria Dickin, the founder of PDSA, UK’s leading veterinary charity. Here’s more on this organisation and the award. A humble beginning PDSA owes its foundation to the vision of a woman—Maria Elizabeth…

“No stray is orphan,” says Sarita Chaturvedi, the woman behind Jeevalya, an organization for the welfare of stray dogs. Moved by the plight of stray dogs and inspired by animal activist Maneka Gandhi, Sarita Chaturvedi, an entrepreneur by profession, has devoted her life for the welfare of man’s best companion, struggling hard to survive on the streets of Delhi. For her, a true worshipper of God…

The Indian democratic law system, which provides protection to animals, are in fact a result of a thousand years of tradition, practice, cultural ethics and a deep rooted lifestyle. Despite that we still continue to ignore the barbarism that our present society inflicts upon animals, whereas on the other hand. Two months back, an eleven-year-old female dog was hacked alive by a student of…

Established a decade ago as a refuge for distressed dogs, Anand Chhaaya has emerged as a paradise for them. Here’s more on this shelter of happiness. The beginning… In 1997, Anand Chhaaya was started as a refuge for dogs. “Anand Chhaaya (meaning shelter of happiness) is the home I built with my bare hands and every dog in this home is my child. It started in a small way with feeding the local…

-the voice of the voiceless ‘Help those, who cannot help themselves,’ if we all follow this, the world will become more beautiful. And it will be the advent of a new world full of mutual respect, happiness… and fun. But gory incidents such as massacre of street dogs in a few cities of India, especially Bangalore, bring us to the verge of collapsing humanity. To fi ght such inhuman practices, a…

All living creatures are God’s gift to us. He has given us umpteen reasons to cherish…and our pets, especially pooches top the list. Still, there are incidents of abandonment and torture…by the pet owners themselves. Such shattered furry angels find ultimate refuge at the soothing surroundings of “Prem Chaaya”, which means “Shelter of Love”. Clifford D’Souza, founder of Prem Chaaya, a Mangalore -…

  The decision to live with a disabled pet is as monumental as it can get, since it requires not just a lot of grit, love, time and effort, but also an intricate knowledge of the right medication and resources. The whole idea is not just to keep them alive, but to give the four-legged darlings a life that is joyous, loving and complete – even with their disabilities!!! It was in 1999, that Joyce…

The magic of pawfect love can instill unimaginable spirits in the most depressed souls. As they say even the darkest cloud has a silver lining… it’s just that we have to spot it. And Animal Angels Foundation, a Mumbai based organization is helping millions get that spark back to be happier and healthier by providing Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Even a small helping paw can make the biggest…

We love our canines and most of us would love to provide them a better world to live in. Here’s a forum for all animal lovers to voice the rights of our pooches and become their guardians in a true sense. The Indian culture has always encouraged its cliché to grow in natural existence; natural existence that is further harmonized by the environment we live in. It goes back to the teachings of the…

The busy city life moves really fast, and we are so preoccupied with our regular nitty-gritty that we hardly find any time for animal welfare. Before giving a positive nod to this statement, just think again. For here’s a glaring example for us, right here in Delhi – Rita Singh, a successful businesswoman and founder of Krishna Ashram (KA), who in spite being far busier than most of us, has…

‘Save Our Souls’ The pariahs’ appeal I was on my way back from the doctor when I saw her first. She looked weak and thin, just half a month old, she was already a bag of bones. I stopped the car and bought a pack of biscuits. I offered her a biscuit but though she smelled it inquisitively, she didn’t seem to want any. On pampering, her scrawny little tail wagged and she came near. A few pats and I…

“Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.” We all would definitely agree with this thought of Henry Wheeler Shaw. In a true sense, we never buy a dog; we bring a new loving companion into the family. So, if you are planning to get one…just give stray adoption a thought or bring home an abandoned dog and sprinkle happiness in their lives…and yours too. We…

I will never forget the day in l992 when a little girl stood in front of us in tears, holding her puppy, who was frothing in the mouth and whimpering in pain. Nor will I forget the dogs who we saw, still semi-conscious, who had dug huge circles in the earth during their convulsions and writhing, after being poisoned with strychnine by the Jaipur Municipality to control dog population and the…

The Humane Society of the United States - healing the animal world “It’s the moral obligation of humans to protect the animals, whose habitat we share” indeed a wise thought. Well, it is actually the belief of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) - an organisation wholeheartedly dedicated to animal welfare. Here’s some more on The HSUS and HSI - the international arm of The HSUS.…