We often find injured stray animals but don’t know how to help them. Here are 10 heroes who you can contact the next time you see an animal in pain.

1. Mypalclub, Thane, Maharashtra

Founded by Aditi Nair, this NGO provides on-field treatment for injured stray animals. They provide rescue and adoption, and have three mobile medical units equipped with emergency oxygen and medical facilities to provide on-the-spot treatment.

Mypalclub focuses on low-income areas in Thane and has helped over 40,000 animals. “Next time, please spare two minutes if you see any human/animal in front of your car/bike. Every life is important,” says Aditi.

Contact: 9324699829 if you find an injured stray in Thane.

2. Rüvuotuo Belho, Kohima, Nagaland

Rüvuotuo rescues birds and animals, gives them medical care, and takes them to the vet if needed. After they recover, he leaves them in the wild again. The others are given a safe haven in his house, which houses over 60 species of birds and animals.

His house, called a ‘mini zoo’, houses different species like hornbills, owls, monkeys, parrots, deer, leopard cats, and Indian black turtles. It is open to visitors.

Want to volunteer, donate or visit? Contact: bbelho27@gmail.com

2. Dog Home Foundation, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Started in 2020 by Kuldeep Khatri, the shelter home and hospital for strays has helped more than 48,300 stray animals. It runs 24/7 for free for any animal.

The foundation tends to injured animals through their free ambulance service. After emergency aid, the animals are brought to the hospital for further care.

Want to help, donate or report any injured strays (in Jodhpur)? Contact: 9352727457

4. Paws In Puddle, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

In March 2020, Sana and her family, including her 90-year-old grandmother, began feeding 10 to 20 dogs on a street in Vaishali, Ghaziabad. The number has since grown to 120 dogs every day, costing them Rs 42,000 per month.

Want to help? Contact: Instagram

Sana ensures that all dogs in her area are vaccinated and builds temporary shelters for them while working on rescue and adoptions.

5. Peepal Farm, Dhanotu Village, Himachal Pradesh

This rescue and awareness non-profit started in December 2014 as a space for injured stray animals, and has grown to a small-scale social enterprise run by women. It also works on protecting and feeding the stray dogs of Spiti.

Want to reach out? Contact: Official website

They feed 300 to 400 dogs every day across six villages. They rescue, rehabilitate and give shelter to animals who have nowhere else to go.

6. Daaman Animal Shelter, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Sarah And Gerry set up an animal welfare trust called ‘Madras Animal Rescue Society’ and built a shelter in Krishnan Karanai near Mahabalipuram.

Daaman is a safe haven for over 380 dogs, 42 of which are paraplegic puppies and more than 50 are either partially blind, blind or have neurological issues.

Want to reach out? Call on +91-99400 59810

7. Sarvoham Trust, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Haris Ali started the trust in 2017, which is a 12,500-square-foot property that houses 200 dogs. The trust has rescued a total of 2,500 street animals.

They have an ambulance, an X-ray machine, and other surgical and diagnostic equipment to treat dogs.

Call on 1800 102 8032 (24*7) for medical emergencies.

8. Animal Rescue Kochi, Kerala

Inspired by his father, Sajith Shajan, a para vet, started rescuing animals at the age of 12. He opened an animal shelter in Kochi in October 2020, which has an ambulance service and kennels.

They feed over 200 stray animals daily, and rehabilitate and rehome injured animals.

Want to help a stray in Kochi? Call on 097477 73950

9. YODA, Mumbai, Maharashtra

YODA is a Mumbai-based NGO founded by Priya Agarwal Hebbar when she was 16 to provide care to distressed strays. The organisation focuses on animal rescue, rehabilitation, healthcare, animal birth control (ABC) vaccination and more.

YODA rehabilitates over 3,000 animals per month and does over 500 ABCs for dogs and cats each month. It has also helped 4,000 animals find permanent homes. They have a shelter and 24/7 ambulance service across Mumbai.

Want to help an animal in distress in Mumbai? Call on +91 88999 97704

10. ResQ Charitable Trust, Pune, Maharashtra

Neha Panchamiya started the trust in 2007. RESQ today impacts over 10,000 animals annually by providing emergency animal rescue, medical aid, and rehabilitation care.

“The idea is that animals and humans should be able to coexist in harmony,” says Neha.

Punekars, call on : +91 98909 99111 when you find an animal in need of help.

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