Animal Rahat was founded in 2003 with the primary focus of improving the lives of working bulls, donkeys, ponies, horses, and other animals. Initially set up to address the suffering of animals in Maharashtra’s sugarcane industry and brick kilns, Animal Rahat has since expanded its operations to provide sanctuary and other care across multiple states.
Our dedicated veterinary teams operate from five regional offices in Pandharpur, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, and Siyana with a small fleet of ambulances. These teams, made up of veterinarians, veterinary assistants, volunteers, and scouts, work tirelessly to provide emergency services, including rescues and much-needed veterinary care for animals in distress. Most Animal Welfare Officers and staff even travel by motorbike to ensure quick response, navigating small lanes easily to stay constantly alert for animals in trouble and to deliver timely intervention and care.
Animal Rahat’s four sanctuaries serve as peaceful havens for rescued and retired animals, providing them with lifelong comfort, safety, and the best possible care. Located in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Karnataka, these sanctuaries are oases where animals rescued from various cruelties—such as hauling heavy loads, slaughter, sacrifice, experimentation, and more—can spend their days in tranquility.
In addition to our key focus on working animals and providing sanctuary homes for animals in need, Animal Rahat provides a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of all animals in rural areas. We rescue wildlife from life-threatening situations, spay and neuter village dogs, conduct community outreach programs and veterinary trainings on humane animal care, and lead innovative mechanization projects to spare animals from the most grueling and dangerous work of hauling sugarcane and bricks. Our humane education workshops help young people understand the importance of compassion and empathy towards bulls and all living beings.
Read Animal Rahat’s latest Annual Review to learn more about the ways in which its life-changing work is directly benefiting neglected and abused animals.
