How to Make Your Neighbourhood Dog-Friendly: A Guide for Indian RWAs
Learn how to create a dog-friendly neighbourhood in India. Practical guidance for RWAs, residents, and dog feeders to build peaceful coexistence.
How Citizens Can Legally Report Animal Cruelty in India (step-by-step Guide)
Reviewed by VOSD Rescue Team, Bengaluru (2025). In India, where millions of animals live alongside humans, compassion must come with responsibility. The Voice of Stray Dogs (VOSD), India’s largest dog rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary, gives abandoned, abused, and injured dogs a true second chance at life. From emergency rescues to lifelong sanctuary care, VOSD turns […]
The Cost of Care: What It Takes to Run a Sanctuary for One Dog for a Year
VOSD (The Voice of Stray Dogs) is India’s largest ecosystem dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of dogs. Located near Bangalore, VOSD stands apart as a no-kill sanctuary, a place where every dog that arrives is promised safety, comfort, and dignity for life. Unlike conventional shelters that focus on short-term accommodation or adoption, […]
How to Tell if a Stray Dog Is Safe to Approach
You’ve probably seen a stray dog sitting quietly near your gate, outside your office, or by a busy street corner. Its eyes seem to ask for food, warmth, or maybe just a bit of kindness. But as you take a step closer, you pause. Is it safe to approach? Could it bite? Should you help […]
Volunteer Starter Pack: How to Help VOSD
Volunteering with VOSD – The Voice of Stray Dogs means joining one of India’s most respected animal-welfare movements. VOSD invites individuals, students, professionals, and storytellers to contribute both remotely, supporting its mission to protect and care for rescued dogs. From creating documentaries and photo-essays that share real stories of survival, to conducting research that highlights […]
What Happens After You Surrender a Dog at VOSD (Timeline & What to Expect)
Introduction When you surrender a dog to VOSD – The Voice of Stray Dogs, you’re not giving up on them; you’re giving them a forever home inside India’s largest and most trusted no-kill, lifetime sanctuary. From the moment your dog arrives, VOSD’s team of veterinarians and caregivers take over their complete medical, emotional, and physical […]
A University of Auckland Study Published
A University of Auckland study published in Psychological Science found that dogs display jealous behaviors not only when they witness their owners petting a realistic fake dog, but also when the interaction is hidden from view, indicating dogs can imagine jealousy-inducing scenarios. The research demonstrated that dogs only became agitated and attempted to reach their […]
In a unique fMRI study of 15 pet dogs, researchers tested how canine brains respond to food versus owner praise.
Dogs were trained to associate different objects with either a food reward, their owner’s verbal praise, or nothing. When scanned, many dogs showed equal or even stronger activation in the brain’s reward center (the ventral caudate) when anticipating praise compared to food. To confirm, scientists ran a behavioral test where dogs could choose between their […]
Every paw that enters VOSD carries a story of pain, but here, healing begins the very moment they arrive. From check-ups to daily care, no dog waits for love or treatment.
Every paw that enters VOSD carries a story of pain, but here, healing begins the very moment they arrive. From check-ups to daily care, no dog waits for love or treatment. Support VOSD to support India’s dogs with no hope. Donate now.
A groundbreaking study by researchers from Yale University and Eötvös Loránd University has found that certain dogs, particularly Border Collies, demonstrate thinking abilities comparable to young children.
A groundbreaking study by researchers from Yale University and Eötvös Loránd University has found that certain dogs, particularly Border Collies, demonstrate thinking abilities comparable to young children. These dogs can understand human gestures, respond to spoken words, follow complex instructions, and even consider what humans might be thinking in a situation. Scientists believe that thousands […]
This is scientific!
It’s more than just a sweet moment—it’s biology! Studies show that when you pet a dog, your body releases oxytocin (the bonding hormone) while cortisol (the stress hormone) drops. The result? Lower blood pressure and a sense of calm for you. But here’s the beautiful part: your dog experiences the same thing! Their heart rate […]
Analysis of the Delhi ABC (Animal Birth Control) Programme: Spending, Sterilisation Output, Facilities & Conditions (2001–2025) by Rakesh Shukla, VOSD
1) Scope & Purpose This document compiles (a) Delhi Government/MCD spending patterns and sterilisation numbers under ABC since 2001; (b) the list and status of ABC centres/shelters in Delhi/NCR funded by the government; and (c) ground conditions at these facilities (Delhi first, then indicative evidence from the rest of India). It is intended to […]