More than 70 million dogs and cats live on India’s streets, meaning that 85% of the nation’s companion animals are homeless. For them, every day is a new challenge. They must dodge vehicles and cruel humans, contend with biting insects, and find safety during monsoons and other weather extremes. The daily search for water and scraps of food leads many to tumble into inescapable wells, become lodged in fences, or get their heads hopelessly stuck inside food containers, putting them at risk of suffocation and starvation.

Animal Rahat’s emergency response teams are on call year-round, rescuing animals from perilous situations, tending to injuries, treating parasite infestations, and more. Our veterinarians provide spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and other essential medical care. But for help knowing when and where animals need assistance, we depend on hometown heroes like Jaishree Srirang Chavan.

For years, Jaishree has furnished her neighborhood Desi dogs with fresh drinking water, nourishing food, and much-needed affection. With Animal Rahat’s help, she ensures that every dog she meets is sterilized, vaccinated, and cared for when they become sick or injured. Jaishree’s daughter and granddaughter are now following in her footsteps, encouraging others to embrace their concern for India’s homeless animals. Animal Rahat will always work to protect our country’s village dogs, but we can’t do it alone. Simple, quick actions from you can mean the difference between life and death for them. Please consider following Jaishree’s example and becoming a dog defender in your neighborhood.