But for the
relentless efforts being made by the animal welfare organisations, humane societies, charitable trusts,
societies for prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA) and some
kind-hearted individuals, the condition of animals would have been far worse
that it is at present. It goes to the credit of these organisations that
despite formidable odds, such as financial constrains and indifference of
the government agencies, they are doing an excellent work to ameliorate the
living conditions of the creatures in distress.
Different organizations focus on different aspects of animal
welfare. Some of them profess vegetarianism and create public
awareness for being kind to the animals. Some others are engaged in
establishment of rescue homes, animal shelters, sanctuaries, pinjarpoles,
and gaushalas, where animals and birds in distress stay under protection.
Many organisations are running hospitals and health care centers
for animals and birds, maintaining mobile dispensaries and keeping ambulance
vans for transporting ill and injured animals. Sterilization of stray
animals and offering pets for adoption are also amongst the activities of
some of the organizations.
However, despite different fields of activities of different
animal welfare bodies and humane societies etc., the basic objective of
their efforts is the same: to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering to the
animals and to promote their welfare.
The animal welfare
organisations, societies and charitable
trusts are generally non-profit bodies funded by donations, grants and
sponsorships. Any responsible citizen who has a soft corner for animals,
birds and wildlife, and is concerned about their welfare, can support the
cause of these organizations by acquiring their membership, making donations
or supporting them in some other way.
We give below the particulars of animal welfare
organizations, societies for prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA), charitable
trusts and other bodies engaged in animal welfare, located in the various
cities of India. More additions will be made to the list as and when we
come to know about other such organizations.
In case you know about any
animal welfare organization, which is not included in this list, please tell us.
(This list is based on the
information published by a number of sources, notably,
www.worldanimal.net, as also
the feedback given by various animal welfare organizations themselves).
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List of animal
welfare organizations, humane societies,
animal help groups,
charitable trusts, animal rescue homes, SPCA, shelters, pinjarapols and
gaushalas in INDIA.
