VOSD Newsletter: March, 2026
Edition 1
Letter from the Editor
Imagine a dog whose skin is stretched tight – the one with every rib showing, limping on a raw, infected leg, desperately sniffing through a pile of trash and sharp glass for even a tiny scrap of food. This is a daily reality for millions of India’s stray dogs who face starvation, injury, and disease alone. They live in a constant state of pain, hunger, and fear, with nobody to turn to.
VOSD serves over 13.5 Lakh meals every year to neglected, abused, and once-hopeless dogs across India. Our StreetCare™ Feeding Program acts as a systematic “Shield and Sustenance” model. We identify and verify genuine rescuers and feeders on the ground, sponsoring them to ensure a reliable supply of hygienic food reaches those who need it most.
By supporting this program, you aren’t just providing a meal; you are giving these dogs a baseline of health and a second chance at life.
Rakesh Shukla
Founder, VOSD
Impact of your support!
Feeding Stats in 12 Months
- VOSD serves over 13.5 lakh meals to neglected, abused, and once-hopeless dogs across India.
- 80–90% of puppies die within 12 months due to starvation.
- VOSD fed 10,000 dogs a dayduring the COVID national lockdown.
- VOSD-sponsored feeding is active in 5 areas in Bangalore and 2 areas in Pune (as of Jan 2026).
VOSD SafeSpay™
Trusted by Indian dogs, Rescued & Adopted dogs and Pedigree dogs, VOSD SafeSpay™ is a routine surgical sterilization procedure performed under general anesthesia by a team of qualified and experienced veterinary surgeons together with skilled and compassionate vet technicians.
VOSD IPD™
VOSD treats some of India’s most medically complex dogs, delivering over 1 lakh life-critical treatments annually. Its 24×7 IPD referral hospital in Indiranagar that offers surgeries, advanced diagnostics, long-term and emergency care. VOSD Advance PetCare™ membership starts at ₹199/year, with major discounts on treatments. Limited to 1,000 members.
Haider
Thank you for your support to Haider’s care. Haider came to us back in 2014 from Chhattisgarh. He was only 4 months old and had lost his entire upper jaw in a horrific accident. Most people thought his case was hopeless, but we brought him to Bangalore and gave him a permanent home.
Today, at 11 years old, Haider is a sanctuary legend. He’s figured out his own way to eat and spends his days chasing sunbeams and lounging in the grass. Haider is safe, but there are so many others waiting for their turn. To keep supporting dogs with special needs and to bring more “hopeless” cases into the safety of the VOSD Sanctuary, we still need to reach our monthly funding goal.
Every bit you give goes directly toward the specialized medical care and lifelong home these special needs dogs deserve.
Community Engagement
VOSD OpenDay
VOSD Open Farm Day, Jan Edition was a massive success, a day visitors spent meeting our 1800 residents and seeing how exactly VOSD operates as the World’s Largest No-Kill Sanctuary.
Feb, 2026 dates for VOSD Open Farm Day will be announced soon. Keep an eye out!
Watch: Open Farm Day
Creating Responsible Pet Parents & Skilled Vets
VOSD Pet Owner Training
More trained rescuers mean more lives saved. Following two successful editions, our next workshop is coming soon. In just one day, you’ll learn exactly what to do in those first critical 10 minutes of trauma—covering everything from CPR and wound dressings to safe lifting and transport.
The Goal: Help you save more dogs, avoid preventable emergencies, and reduce treatment costs.
The Perks: Earn a VOSD-certified Silver level Certificate of Completion.
Cost: ₹1999 for the intensive one-day session.
VOSD Paravet Certifications
VOSD Advance PetCare™ is building a more skilled workforce for India’s animals. As part of our professional track, we are launching a 2-month Paravet Certification program designed for those looking to build a career in clinical pet care. This is a step up for anyone who wants to move beyond basic rescue and into professional medical support.
Our Training Ecosystem at a Glance:
- Foundational: 1-day hands-on trauma care for rescuers and feeders.
- Professional: The upcoming 2-month Paravet program.
- BVSc Track: Practical, real-world clinical skills for vet students.
- Advanced: Global-standard surgical training using simulation models.
VOSD Vet Internship Programs
VOSD is Hiring Veterinary Interns in Bengaluru: This 6-month intensive internship offers serious clinical learning through job shadowing and exposure to complex, high-volume canine cases.
If you know an eligible BVSc graduate or a final-year vet, please consider sharing this opportunity with them.
Applications: arthi@vosd.in
Support a VOSD dog at the VOSD Sanctuary & Hospital
100% of the dogs that come to VOSD have nowhere else to go. Your support gives them the promise of VOSD Level of Care.
#TheVOSDDaily Recap
Top dog news this month!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is VOSD called a Sanctuary, not a Shelter?
VOSD provides a lifelong home with world-class care for dogs others won’t take, those with severe disabilities, health issues, or behavioral challenges. We don’t adopt out because, for these dogs, VOSD is home for life. This is why VOSD is not a shelter but a permanent home.
Why does VOSD not give updates on the dog I sent?
With over 1800 residents and 200+ new arrivals annually in VOSD Sanctuary & Hospital, our staff is fully committed to 24*7 medical care, feeding, and maintenance of the facility spread over several acres. We cannot pause these essential operations to track down individual status updates. Most dogs are also renamed based on their personalities or traits, making identification via your old descriptions or names virtually impossible.
What do you mean by no-kill? Why does VOSD not euthanise dogs?
VOSD doesn’t put down dogs for lack of space or funds. Any dog that comes to VOSD is guaranteed to have the best life, including amputees and those with organ failure receive the same high-quality care they’d receive in a home. Euthanasia is a rare last resort requiring three signatures; the VOSD Founder holds a veto power that has already saved dozens of dogs that top vets had given up on.
The Voice of Stray Dogs
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VOSD Trust is India’s largest and most advanced canine welfare institution, operating at the intersection of rescue, medicine, technology, and public health. VOSD operates: (1) India’s largest pan-India rescue & rehab, (2) the world’s largest no-kill dog sanctuary & (3) India’s largest referral hospital for dogs.
VOSD Trust & its fully owned subsidiary companies deliver end-to-end lifetime care for street and abandoned dogs through VOSD SafeSpay™, VOSD StreetCare™, and VOSD Advance PetCare™ programs. VOSD’s canine veterinary expertise is delivered through Veterinary Hospitals, Clinics, Pharma products, VOSD CloudVet™, the AI-driven remote veterinary and national rescue network, into one accountable, scalable model.
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Urgent
India’s largest feeding program, which serves 13.5 lac dog meals a year, to ensure that communities' dogs don't sleep hungry.
