MUNNI THE MATRIARCH COMPLETES 10 YEARS WITH VOSD!
Back in the day when VOSD operated a trauma centre for stray dogs in Bengaluru, a tiny motherless puppy was rescued by one of the staff who worked with us. She was smaller than a mouse and was struggling to live on the streets. Under our care, the little one soon grew up to be […]
PET DOG CHAINED FOR 6 LONG YEARS FINALLY FINDS LOVE AT VOSD
A dog lover from Mumbai wrote to the VOSD Helpdesk in May 2022 requesting us to take in a pet dog who was suffering inhumane levels of cruelty and mistreatment from his owner. The large mixed breed dog had been kept tied EVERY DAY for SIX YEARS. He wasn’t given proper shelter during rains, had […]
SIBLING PUPS INJURED IN ROAD ACCIDENT COME HOME TO VOSD
Little puppy Holly was found severely injured in a deserted area in Bengaluru. She had been hit by a speeding mini truck. Holly’s sister Willow, who was also limping, was found next to her. A kind rescuer took both pups to a vet where it was revealed that Holly had suffered multiple fractures; her treatment […]
BENGALURU TECHIE RAKESH SHUKLA CONVERTS A DESERT INTO A BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT IN LESS THAN TEN YEARS
In 2012 technology entrepreneur Rakesh Shukla bought agricultural land, in the second driest part of the country. The district fell under the Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka where, at the time, rainfall was sparse and temperatures went as high as 42 degrees in summers. Consequently, the landscape was rocky and arid with no topsoil whatsoever. […]
DOG WITH CRUSHED PAW NOW AT VOSD FOR LIFELONG CARE
On a fateful day, a speeding car ran over a poor stray dog’s paw, leaving him in immense pain. A kind man who noticed this, rescued the dog and immediately rushed him to a veterinary hospital. An x-ray revealed that he had sustained multiple fractures for which he received appropriate treatment. However, even weeks later, […]
PET GOLDEN RETRIEVER WITH HIP DYSPLASIA SURRENDED TO VOSD
An adorable pet Golden Retriever named Vetri – meaning victory in Tamil – was raised with great care by his family. However, he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia recently and they were perplexed about how to care for him. After consulting a veterinary doctor, they covered the floors of a room with anti-skid gym mats […]
18-YEAR-OLD STRAY DOG RANI WAS THE EPITOME OF LOVE: FAREWELL SWEETHEART!
Eighteen years ago, Rani a stray dog puppy, along with her brother, were brought in by a company that was going to use the siblings for guarding purposes. Unfortunately, the brother died in due course but Rani lived on and became quite the favorite of company staff members. She was allowed to venture anywhere on […]
FOR A SENIOR DOG WHO SUFFERED A BAD LIMP DUE TO OLD AGE, MR. MOTU NOW RUNS AROUND VOSD LIKE A PUPPY!
Having lived in the same locality for nearly 13 years, survival got so difficult for Mr. Motu when younger and fitter stray dogs began attacking him due to territorial fights. Though the sweet boy was dearly loved by the residents who took turns feeding him, the roads had become a nightmare for Motu. In a […]
Arzoo, whose front paws were chopped off in train accident, now happy at VOSD
A poor stray dog lay on the railway track for EIGHT DAYS without help, after the paws of her forelimbs were CHOPPED off in a TRAIN accident. Bones crushed, bleeding, and in unbelievable pain, she lay there waiting for at least one soul to save her. Finally, when news reached the Sinhgad Animal Welfare Charitable […]
PARALYSED STRAY PUPPY CHUNNI FINDS SAFETY AT VOSD
A group of community feeders rescued a 4 month old puppy, Chunni, after she was hit by a vehicle. She was rushed to a veterinary hospital and after a series of scans and diagnosis, it was found out that her right femur was completely broken and there’s nerve damage in her left one. Her rescuers […]
“MUNICIPALITIES AND CORPORATIONS IMPLEMENTING ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL PROGRAMS IN AN UNSTRUCTURED MANNER”
The Central Government has informed the Parliament that local municipalities and corporations have been conducting Animal Birth Control (ABC) programs in an unstructured manner in non-compliance with the ABC directives. Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshattom Rupala sent a note to Lok Sabha which stated, “There is information that the municipalities and corporations are […]
ADOPTION APPEALS THIS WEEK (29th July to 5th August)
1. Ranjha (Thane) DOG FOR ADOPTION IN THANE – RANJHA IS EAGER TO MEET HIS FOREVER FAMILY Ranjha is a 5-month old beautiful male dog who lost his mother at a very young age. His brother Sultan found a lovely adoptive family and now Ranjha is keen on finding his forever parents. The sweet boy […]