PROJECT - ISR

INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

HIMANSHU JAGDISH PANCHAL

ADMISSION NO. DPGD/OC13/1069

SOCIAL CAUSE: VARIOUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ANIMAL IN

DISTRESS

NGO: “I N D E F E N C E O F A N I M A L ( I D A ) ”

PRIN. L. N. WELINGKAR INSTITUTE

OF MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH

OCT 2013

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 Table of Contents
TOPICS PAGE NO.

• Executive Summary 3
• Introduction to Social Responsibility 3
• Animal Welfare in INDIA 7
• Few NGO'S Details 10
• About IDA 24
• Brief History 25
• Mission Statement 26
• Its Commitments 27
• Future Plans 28
• Future Goals 29
• Activities 30
• IDA Water Bowl Projects 35
• IDA Managements 37
• Newsletter 38
• IDA NGO Details 41
• Webliography 42

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E XE C U T I VE SU MMA RY

The project attempts to give an idea about the various Individual

Social responsibilities (ISR) and awareness about the requirement of
h o w w e a s i n d i v i d u a l s c a n p e r f o r m o u r s o c i a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y. T h e
social cause on which I have worked on in this project is ‗Stray
Animals. A brief insight is given on NGO – IN DEFENCE OF
ANIMAL (IDA). The same is the subject of the project. Finally an
attempt is made to capture the doing of IDA in a video, highlighting
their work.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

S o c i a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y i s a n e t h i c a l t h e o r y t h a t a n e n t i t y, b e i t a n
organization or individual, has an obligation to act to benefit
society at large. Social responsibility is a duty every individual has
to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and the
ecos ystems. A trade-off may exist between economic development, in
the material sense, and the welfare of the society and environment.
Social responsibility means sustaining the equilibrium between the
two. It pertains not only to business organizations but also to
everyone whose any action impacts the environment. This
responsibility can be passive, by avoiding engaging in socially
harmful acts, or active, by performing activities that directly
advance social goals.

Social responsibility is sub divided into broadly two:

Corporate Social Responsibility CSR
Individual Social Responsibility ISR

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C O R P O R AT E S O C I A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y

Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR has been defined by Lord

H o l m e a n d R i c h a r d Wa t t s i n T h e Wo r l d B u s i n e s s C o u n c i l f o r
Sustainable Development‘s publication ‗Making Good Business
Sense‘ as the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically
and contribute to economic development while improving the quality
of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local
community and society at large". CSR is one of the newest
management strategies where companies try to create a positive
impact on society while doing business. There is no clear-cut
definition of what CSR comprises. Every company has different CSR
objectives though the main motive is the same. All companies have a
two point agenda- to improve qualitatively (the management of
people and processes) and quantitatively (the impact on society).
The second is as important as the first and stake holders of every
company are increasingly taking an interest in ―the outer circle‖-
the activities of the company and how these are impacting the
e n v i r o n m e n t a n d s o c i e t y.

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Social responsibility is the duty of business to do no harm to
s o c i e t y. I n o t h e r w o r d s , i n t h e i r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s , b u s i n e s s e s s h o u l d
be concerned about the welfare of society and mindful of how its
actions could affect society as a whole. These days consumers have
become more conscious of whom they are doing business with and
w h i c h p r o d u c t s t h e y s h o u l d b u y. M a n y c o m p a n i e s w h o a r e l o o k i n g
for long-term profitability are looking for ways to become more
socially responsible.

All companies and organizations aiming at long-term profitability

and credibility are starting to realize that they must act in
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h n o r m s o f r i g h t a n d w r o n g . ‖ 3 E ’s w h e r e C o r p o r a t e s
intend to be Social Responsible are

Economic Responsibility – Education of employees and young

technicians is promoted by organizing on-going training and
qualification courses. The Companies have an apprenticeship
programme where students can learn in order to gain professional
experience. Means of economic responsibility ensure one of the most
important aspects of the Company‘s activity strategy – the highest
qualification for its employees.
E t h i c a l R e s p o n s i b i l i t y – Ta k i n g c a r e o f e m p l o y e e s , t h e i r f a m i l i e s ,
c o m m u n i t i e s a n d s o c i e t y. C o r p o r a t e s p r e p a r e a n n u a l e v e n t s t o g e t h e r ;
they also supports those in the communities. They provide leisure
opportunities for their employees and as well as opportunities for
self-expression: They support employee initiatives to form clubs,
and to establish professional unions. The corporates are involved in
projects for socially vulnerable community members (for example,
children from orphanage). Implementation of ethical responsibility
helps the Corporates to get closer to its personnel and surrounding
communities.
Ecological Responsibility – The Corporates takes part in initiatives
on environmental management and also promotes initiatives, related
to the rational use of energy resources, sorting and recycling waste,
etc. Labour and health safety requirements are in force in the
workplace.

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INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The individual social responsibility includes the engagement of each

person towards the community where he lives, which can be
e x p r e s s e d a s a n i n t e r e s t t o w a r d s w h a t ‘ s h a p p e n i n g i n t h e c o m m u n i t y,
as well as in the active participation in the solving of some of the
local problems. Being "socially responsible" is about all individuals
behaving ethically and sensitively towards social, economic, and
environmental issues. It is about being accountable for our actions
and being conscious of the impact your actions have on others, our
communities, and the environment. The individual social
responsibility also could be expressed in making donations for
significant for the society causes – social, cultural or ecological.
S T U D E N T S O C I A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y: A s u b d i v i s i o n o f I S R . S t u d e n t
social responsibility is the responsibility of every student for
his/her actions. It is morally binding on everyone to act in such a
way that the people immediately around them are not adversely
affected. It is a commitment everyone has towards the society –
contributing towards social, cultural and ecological causes. SSR is
based on an individual‘s ethics. Instead of giving importance only to
those areas where one has material interests the individual supports
issues for philanthropic reasons. It forms the base for CSR or
Corporate Social Responsibility because if everyone in a business
organization does his/her bit the bigger things automatically fall
into place. The trends however show that big charitable
organizations recorded high growth due to the SR efforts of
individuals and not corporates or the government. ISR may be
slightly impractical, especially in the modern competitive world,
where everyone works for self-interest, but it will succeed if we
take decisions based on what will benefit a large number of people
and respect everyone‘s fundamental rights. As individuals we can
make our small contributions to society by donating money to
trustworthy NGO‘s, saving our resources by reducing our
consumption, e.g. by switching off lights or computers when not in
use.

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A N I M A L W E L FA R E I N I N D I A
As per the Indian tradition and culture, animals always had a respect
a n d a s p e c i a l p l a c e i n s o c i e t y. H i n d u i s m , B u d d h i s m a n d J a i n i s m h a v e
always preached kindness and compassion to animals. Each Hindu
God or Goddess is seen with an animal. God Krishna was a shepherd
a n d i s s e e n w i t h a c o w, G o d R a m a w i t h t h e m o n k e y s , G o d Vi s h n u
with the eagle and the snake, God Shiva with a snake around his
neck and the bull 'Nandi' at his feet, Goddess Saraswati goddess of
wisdom and literacy is seen with swan. Goddess Amba symbol of
p o w e r r i d i n g a t i g e r, G o d d D a t t a t r a ya a l w a ys h a s d o gs a t h i s f e e t ,
and so on. The foundation of Buddhism and Jainism is 'Ahimsa' or
'non-violence', not only towards fellow humans and animals, but
also to every living creature including an insect.
With such rich cul ture and heritag e, where kindness and compassion
w e r e t h e f o u n d a t i o n o f s o c i e t y, t h e r e w a s n o n e e d f o r a n i m a l w e l f a r e
organizations, as each home was an animal welfare institution by
itself. Every home had cattle in the back yard. The bullocks worked
i n t h e f i e l d s a l o n g s i d e t h e f a r me r, t h e c o ws a n d b uff a l o e s p r o v i d e d
m i l k t o t h e f a m i l y, b u t o n l y a f t e r t h e c a l v e s h a v e h a d t h e i r f i l l .
D o g s a n d c a t s l i v e d i n s i d e t h e h o m e s a s m e m b e r s o f t h e f a m i l y. T h e
hen lived happily in the front yard and provided the family with
eggs. Leather was made from the hides of only dead animals. Thus it
was a beautiful picture of co-existence of animals and humans.
B u t t o d a y t i m e s h a v e c h a n g e d . Wi t h p o p u l a t i o n e x p l o s i o n ,
urbanization and consumerism catching up, animals are easy prey for
human greed. They are soft targets for any one trying to make a
q u i c k b u c k , a n d p r i m e c a n d i d a t e s f o r e x p l o i t a t i o n . To d a y e v e n
h e a l t h y, y o u n g a n i m a l s a r e k i l l e d f o r l e a t h e r , m e a t a n d t a l l o w .
Calves are kept hungry and emaciated, while the cow's milk is sold
in the markets for human consumption. Chicken are kept in cramped
b a t t e r i e s , e i t h e r f o r t h e e g g s o r f o r s l a u g h t e r. S l a u g h t e r a n i m a l s a r e
made to walk thousands of miles to slaughterhouses, or carted in
trucks / tempos packed like sardines, with the result some of them
die of suffocation before they reach their destination. Rhesus
monkeys and Dancing Bears performing on the streets, with hordes
of people watching them, is another eye sore in India. The fear of
the baton falling on their backs is clearly visible in their eyes. Same
is the case with thousands of animals performing in the circuses.
Research on animals is another major issue that needs to be tackled.
With tre me ndous pressure from ani mal welfar e groups in the
developed countries, companies are bringing their research work to
India, where the laws are not strict and they can get away with just
about anything.
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To d a y e v e n i n M e t r o p o l i t a n c i t i e s l i k e M u m b a i , b u l l o c k a n d p o n y
carts are seen plying alongside cars and motorbikes; cows and
buffaloes, let loose by dairy owners after extracting the milk are
seen loitering or sitting right in the middle of busy streets and
eating from the garbage, which consist of plastic, paper and
sometimes even pins, hooks, or battery cells. Similarly donkeys used
for carrying loads are let loose to eat from the garbage dumps. Dogs
a n d c a t s l i v e o n t h e r o a d s - m a n y h o m e l e s s a n d s o m e l o o k e d a f t e r.
It is quite common to see community dogs or cats living in
residential colonies. This is because due to very fast urbanization
all the open spaces are getting used up for construction of
residential complexes, and the animals like dogs and cats living on
these open areas are getting displaced. The residents that occupy
these residential buildings find these animals to be a nuisance and
want them evicted.
Another victim of urbanization in the city of Mumbai is the Borivali
N a t i o n a l P a r k , w h i c h i s t h e o n l y l u n g o f t h e c i t y, h o u s e s p l e n t y o f
wild animals including the leopards. Perhaps Mumbai is the only
city in the world, where a National Park and a Metropolitan city lie
a d j a c e n t t o e a c h o t h e r. T h e c i t y h a s b e e n a l l o w e d t o g r o w t o s u c h a n
extent that it has started encroaching into the National Park. This
' l u n g ' o f t h e h e a v i l y p o l l u t e d M u m b a i c i t y, a l s o s e r v e s a s t h e
catchments area for rainwater that flows into the lakes supplying
w a t e r t o t h e M u m b a i c i t y. D e s p i t e i t s i m p o r t a n c e , u n f o r t u n a t e l y t h i s
N a t i o n a l P a r k i s f a s t b e c o mi n g s ma l l e r a n d s m a l l e r, w i t h t h e r es u l t
leopards have started entering into the residential complexes in
search of food and attacking people.
In this situation, animal welfare in India takes on a whole new
m e a n i n g . Wi t h s o ma n y a n i ma l i ss u e s a n d s o ma n y a n i ma l s o n t h e
streets, the need of the day is to have several animal welfare
s o c i e t i e s i n e a c h c o m m u n i t y, w h e r e a s t h e r e i s o n l y o n e f u l l f l e d g e d
hospital in whole Mumbai city which is not at all sufficient to look
after all the sick and injured animals. NGOs who are running the
ABC centers also treat the sick, injured animals or house the
abandon animals with very meager means and facilities. The
Government of India is trying to encourage setting up of an SPCA in
e a c h D i s t r i c t o f t h e c o u n t r y, b u t t h e r e a r e f e w t a k e r s . I D A I n d i a a l s o
has a project on the agenda to build an animal hospital with latest
technology and equipments.

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T h e o n l y r a y o f h o p e i s t h e a d v e n t o f t e l e v i s i o n . Aw a r e n e s s a b o u t
animal issues and environment is spreading with youngsters
watching channels like Animal Planet, National Geographic and
D i s c o v e r y. T h e y a r e b e c o m i n g a w a r e o f t h e p l a c e o f a n i m a l s i n o u r
lives and the need to give them due respect. IDA India hopes to tap
the potential of these youngsters for welfare of animals, and has
formed the 'Compassionate Children's Club' IDA India also regularly
organized the animal welfare and awareness programs in schools,
collages, and socials groups which is playing very effective role in
bringing wider vision for animal issues among the adult and
children.

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FEW NGO’S WORKING T O WA R D S THE BETTERMENT OF
ANIMALS ARE

Ahimsa Hospital - Active Compassion Unlimited

BMC Cattle Compound
Ramchandra Lane Extension
Link Road
Near Movie Time Cinema
Satpada, Evershine Nagar
Malad (W)
Mumbai 400064
Karmayogi: Praful Shah 28823742

Te l : 2 8 8 0 2 6 8 2 / 2 8 8 2 1 9 7 2
notes: dogs; ahimsa = non-violence; abc program; shelter;
sterilisation centre; (difficult to get a response though)

A I AWA - A l l I n d i a A n i m a l We l f a r e A s s o c i a t i o n
D r. E M o s e s R o a d
Dhobi Ghat
Mahalaxmi (East)
Mumbai 400011
Karmayogi: Jigeesha Thakore

Phone: 2309 4077 speak to secretary or hospital in-charge

E-mail: [email protected]
We b : w w w . a i a w a i n d i a . o r g - n o t w o r k i n g
Notes: shelter; also conducts sterilization of cats, which is
necessary for rabies eradication under
animal birth control programme

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ALAS - Animal Lovers Association Society
Jaykar smurti, shop no. 55
Aarey Road
Opp rajasthan hall
Goregaon [w]
Mumbai 400 062
Karmayogi: Bhavin Gathani 98204 76622

Te l : 2 8 7 6 3 8 5 6
Fax: 28761313
email: mailto:alas1313@ yahoo.co.in?
[email protected]
emergency van with 125 drugs: all mumbai: 98203 19842
h t t p : / / w e b . m i d - d a y. c o m / m e t r o / l o k h a n d w a l a / 2 0 0 4 / o c t o b e r / 9 4 1 0 4 . h t m

We p r o v i d e f r e e s e r v i c e s t o s t r a y a n i m a l s w h i c h i n c l u d e o n t h e s p o t
medical & surgical treatment.

Ti ll now 30,000 ani ma ls have been tre ated b y "KARUNA & ALAS" in
w e s t e r n & c e n t r a l s u b u r b s . We h a v e f o u r b r a n c h e s i n G o r e g a o n ,
A n d h e r i , M u l u n d , G h a t k o p e r. " A L A S " j o i n e d w i t h G o r e g a o n b r a n c h .
All are equipped with 4 mobile ambulances. Our contact numbers
are:

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BEHANA -25654949 / 25673838
( T h a n a , M u l u n d , B h a n d u p , Vi k r o l i , K a n j u r m a r g )

G O R E G A O N - M r . B H AV I N G AT H A N I - 9 8 2 0 4 7 6 6 2 2 / 2 8 7 6 1 3 1 3 /
28763856
( Goregaon to Bhayander)

A N D H E R I - M r . A RV I N D B H A I - 9 8 1 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 / 2 6 7 0 1 4 1 3
( Andheri to Bandra)

G H AT K O PA R - M r . N AV I N B H A I - 2 5 1 1 2 9 2 9
( Chembur to Powai)

MULUND - Mr .DHARMENDRA BHAI.- 25608383

( Mulund to Kanjurvaram)

“KARUNA” & “ALAS” both are registered charitable organization

dealings with animals in distress.
# Our trust provides free mobile van services since last 3 years.
# We a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h 3 a m b u l a n c e s w i t h t r a i n e d v e t e r i n a r y d o c t o r s
,helpers, drivers for necessary treatment & minor operative
facilities for treating stray animals.
# we cater to all stray & pet animals mainly dogs, goats, cows,
buffallos, wolves, horses, pegions, parrots, etc.
# We c o v e r a r e a s f r o m G o r e g a o n t o B h a y a n d e r , t i l l t h a t w e p r o v i d e
free services.
# Our doctor & helpers solve 50-60 cases daily i.e. they solve 2000
cases monthly
# We a r e t r y i n g t o s h u t d o w n u n a u t h o r i z e d s l a u g h t e r h o u s e s .
“ONE & SOLE AIM OF HELPING ANIMALS IN DISTRESS”

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Animal Lovers in Mumbai
Lyl a ma i l t o : l yl a @ t h e h i n d u . c o . i n ? c c = k a r m a yo g @ ya h o o g r o u p s . c o m

A n i m a l We l f a r e A s s o c i a t i o n
6 0 1 S A M A N YA S o c i e t y
PLOT NO.13
KHARGHAR
N AV I M U M B A I 4 1 0 2 1 0
Karmayogi: Renu Rai

Te l : 2 7 5 6 2 2 7 5 / 3 1 0 9 7 7 2 0
Fax:
email: mailto:[email protected][email protected]
Notes: since 1992, sterilisations, sick dogs treated, feeds 300
d o g s / d a y, a m b u l a n c e

A n i m a l We l f a r e B o a r d
Chennai
Email: mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected]
w e b s i t e : w w w. a w b i . o r g
Note: 4 Animal welfare officers whose cards have been renewed till
2007. AW B I i s c a s h s t a r v e d a n d n o . o f AW O s i n c r e a s e d o v e r t h e
years, so their financial assistance have been dwindling. Not to
blame anyone, this is the general situation.

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Bahen a Trust
Te l e c a s t , R R T R o a d
near Canara Bank
Mulund W
Mumbai 400 080
K a r m a y o g i : D i n e s h Vi s a r i y a

Te l : 2 5 6 7 3 8 3 8 / 2 5 6 5 4 9 4 9 / e m e r g e n c y n u m b e r 1 9 1 9
Fax: 25690202
email: [email protected]
w e b s i t e : h t t p : / / w w w. b a h e n a . o r g / - n o t r e a d y
notes: all animals and birds, have ambulance; run a jeevdaya trust
but no shelter
h t t p : / / w e b . m i d - d a y. c o m / m e t r o / m u l u n d / 2 0 0 4 / m a y / 8 3 3 6 6 . h t m

Bombay Presidency Kennel Club

9 Garden Homes
1st Road
Khar (W)
Mumbai 400 052
K a r ma yo g i n i : S h e i l a N a h a r w a r, H o n S e c r e t a r y

Phone: 26000146
email: mailto:[email protected][email protected],
mailto:[email protected][email protected]
w e b s i t e : h t t p : / / w w w. b p k c o n l i n e . o r g /

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( B S P C A ) B o m b a y S o c i e t y F o r T h e P r e v e n t i o n O f C r u e l t y To A n i m a l s
C/o: Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals
D r. S . S . R a o R d .
Near Mahatma Gandhi Hospital
Parel
Mumbai 400 012
Karmayogi: Col. J. C. Khanna 2413 5434 (after 3 pm)

Te l . : 24137518 Smita / 24135285 Hospital Manager / 24133598

S u r. / 2 4 1 6 8 3 8 1 M e d .
Fax: 2413 1007
Email: mailto:[email protected][email protected]
Profile:
We b s i t e : N o
Notes: ambulance; accident cases only; 250 animals in hospital;
sterilisation; have police powers, certifies animal welfare officers

IDA - Animal Birth Control & Health Care Centre

N e a r D e o n a r C o l o n y,
Bainganwadi
Deonar
Mumbai 400 088
Karmayogi: Sudnya Patkar 24142195 / 24143412

Te l : 2 5 5 6 6 7 9 5
Notes: 250 neutered / month

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In Defence of Animals
7 Shanthi Kunj
124 Hindu Colony
5th Lane, Dadar
Mumbai - 400014
K a r m a y o g i : G o o d i c i a Va i d y a ( R e s : 2 4 1 5 6 4 5 3 / 2 4 1 2 9 0 9 8 )
h t t p : / / w w w. i n d e f e n c e o f a n i m a l s . o r g / m a n a g e m e n t . h t m
Te l : 2 4 1 4 2 1 9 5 - 2 4 1 4 3 4 1 2 - 2 2 8 7 0 6 1 6
Fax 24149375
Email: [email protected]
w e b s i t e : h t t p : / / w w w. i n d e f e n c e o f a n i m a l s . o r g /
notes: since 1995, sterilisation of stray dogs, injured dogs treated,
ambulance
website: w w w. v e r v e o n l i n e . c o m / 2 9 / p e o p l e / n i t a / f u l l . s h t m l ;
h t t p : / / w e b . m i d - d a y. c o m / m e t r o / v a s h i / 2 0 0 4 / a p r i l / 8 2 2 7 8 . h t m

Indian National Kennel Club

secretary Mrs. Ratty P Javeri
Home: 22029106 Mobile: 98201 41328
Email : [email protected]
m a g a z i n e o n d o g s , C a n i n e R e v i e w, n o a f f i l i a t i o n s
Karuna for Animals in Distress
M u k t i N i v a s , S h o p n o . 3 ( Ta s y a n i P r i n t - O - G r a p h )
V. P. R o a d , O p p . B b y M e r c a n t i l e C o o p B a n k
ANDHERI (W), Mumbai 400 058
Karmayogi: Arvind Shah
Te l : 2 6 7 0 1 4 1 3 / E m e r g e n c y n u m b e r 9 8 1 9 1 0 0 1 0 0
Bhavin Shah 28763856 / 98204 76622
Notes: Karuna = Compassion; Got 8 ambulance
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Mumbai Canine Club
5/A Sham Dham
Opp. Sion Railway Station
Sion (W)
Mumbai 400022
Karmayogi: M r. R. C.Lingam, Mahesh Chaudhary
mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected]

Phone 24076005 / 24096762

Notes: affiliated to Kennel Club of India, animal dog shows and pet
shows, encourages good dog ownership, 400 members, promoting
Indian breeds, not ngo
elsewhere in india at http://dogsindia.com/show_schedule.htm

Nature & Animal Care Foundation

104/106 Meghji Bldg, 'C' Block, Room 3 / 35,
Wa l l a c e f l o u r M i l l s
Shivdas Champsi Marg
Mumbai 400 009
Karmayogi: Dharmesh Solanki, hon. s e c y. , 98212 15661 ,
mailto:[email protected]?cc=karmayog@ yahoogroups.com

email: mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected]
n o t e s : n e w o r g ; f o c u s i s t o c r e a t e a w a r e n e s s ; s e e P FA

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Navi Mumbai Animal Lovers Association
Navi Mumbai
Karmayogini: Shaheen Siddhiqui
PA L S - P l a n t s a n d A n i m a l L o v e r s S o c i e t y
2 "Ferena", Opp. Fariyas Hotel
Colaba
Mumbai 400005
K a r m a y o g i : D r. S i l l o o B h a g v a g a r ( m o r n i n g s )

Te l : 2 2 8 3 2 9 5 5
email: mailto:[email protected][email protected]
Notes: First aid, sterilisation, rescue, rehab

PAW S - P l a n t & A n i m a l s We l f a r e S o c i e t y
Shiv-Shakti, Patkar Compound
Gamdevi Road
B h a n d u p ( We s t )
Mumbai 400 078
K a r m a y o g i : M r. S u n i s h S u b r a m a n y a m

Te l / F a x : : 2 5 9 1 8 3 2 4 / N i s h a
Email : mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected] ;
mailto:[email protected]?cc=karmayog@ yahoogroups.com
n o t e s : A c t i v i t i e s : Wi l d l i f e R e s c u e & R e h a b i l i t a t i o n ; Tr e a t me n t o f
Injured animals on the roadside; Educating Students on animal
w e l f a r e ; O r g a n i s i n g A n t i - R a b i e s Va c c i n a t i o n f o r s t r a y s , e t c . ; s n a k e
r e s c u e , i n j u r e d b i r d t r e a t m e n t . A r e a o f Wo r k : M u m b a i , N a v i
Mumbai, Thane Area.

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PAW S ( P l a n t a n d A n i m a l We l f a r e S o c i e t y )
A-14 Savitri Sadan
D r. M u k h a r j i R o a d
Dombivli (East) 421201
K a r m a y o g i : M r. N i l e s h B h a n a g e 9 8 2 0 1 6 111 4
Te l : 9 5 2 5 1 - 4 7 1 9 9 6 ( 8 t o 1 0 p m )
E-mails: mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected] ,
mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected]
P r o f i l e : w w w. k a r m a y o g . c o m / n g o s / n i l e s h . h t m
Notes: ambulance
h t t p : / / w e b . m i d - d a y. c o m / m e t r o / t h a n e / 2 0 0 4 / m a y / 8 3 1 7 5 . h t m
w w w. a n - g r o u p . o r g / x _ p a w s . h t m
h t t p : / / w e b . m i d - d a y. c o m / m e t r o / v a s h i / 2 0 0 4 / a p r i l / 8 2 2 7 8 . h t m
Activites:
• 1) First Aid for Sick injured Stray Animals
• 2) Ambulance Service
• 3 ) C a t t l e H e a l t h c h e c k - u p & Va c c i n a t i o n C a m p s , C a t t l e R e s c u e
• 4 ) Ve g a n i s m
• 5) Tree Plantat ion & Environ men t Protec tion
• 6) Capt ive Wildl ife Rescue & Rehabi lit ation
• 6 ) S t e r i l i s a t i o n & Va c c i n a t i o n s f o r s m a l l s t r a y a n i m a l s
• 7 ) E d u c a t i o n , Aw a r e n e s s & T r a i n i n g P r o g r a m o n a n i m a l w e l f a r e
• 8) Inspectorate
• 9) Adoptions & Rehoming
• Newsletter Service

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People For Animals - Mumbai
C / o P. N . M e h t a & C o . ( D i a n a M e h t a )
Thomas Cook Bdg, 3rd Fl
D.N. Rd, Fort
Mumbai 400 001
Karmayogis: Cawas Lalkaka, Pritish Nandy

Te l : 5 6 2 4 2 1 1 2 / D h a r m e s h S o l a n k i , M g g . T r u s t e e 9 8 2 1 2 1 5 6 6 1
[email protected]
w w w. p f a m u m b a i . o r g (not working);
h t t p : / / w w w. p e o p l e f o r a n i m a l s . o r g /
Notes: A Maneka Gandhi Initiative; ambulance; camps; feeds dogs
and cats; donates to those feeding dogs and cats; rescue and rehab;
co-ords with BSPCA

P e t P r a c t i t i o n e r s A s s o c i a t i o n o f M u m b a i ( P PA M )
D r . Wa k a n k a r ( p r e s i d e n t )
D r. K a r k a r e , 2 6 4 8 3 1 9 9 , 9 8 2 0 1 - 4 7 5 4 6

Save Our Strays

Kar ma yog i: Sherl e y Advani - Founder Truste e
Te l : 9 8 2 0 1 4 1 3 1 0 ( A n d h e r i )
Notes: Got 1 ambulance

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Shree Jivda ya Pariwar Chari tabl e Trust
A n i m a l S h e l t e r a t Va p i
Plot no: 165/B-7
GIDC Phase - 2
Va p i ( D i s t : b u l s a r )

Mumbai Office: 307 Mandvi Navjivan

121/127 Kazi Sayed Street,
M a s j i d We s t
Mumbai - 400 003
Email: mailto:[email protected]?
[email protected]

We s u r v i v e s m a l l a n i m a l s - w e c a r e f o r t h e m - f e e d t h e m a n d g i v e
m e d i c a l t r e a t m e n t - i f n e e d w e m a y s e n d a t o u r a n i m a l s h e l t e r. O u r
ani mal she lter is in closed che mic al fac tor y of Pro moter Trustee -
M a h e n d r a T h a k k e r . We a r e b o u n d e d b y r u l e s a n d r e g u l a t i o n s o f G I D C
hence we can not keep any big animals. Our motto and work towards
the welfare of animals - where require plenty of money and man
k i n d s e r v i c e s - w h o a r e l o v e r o f a n i m a l s . We a r e i n a l w a y s s e a r c h
for animal lovers and animal lover donors who wish to donate
funds. If you can help us our animals will bless you. Currently near
a b o u t s i x t y a n i m a l s i n a n i m a l s h e l t e r. D a i l y w e f e e d 2 0 0 a n i m a l s a t
nearby our office area and resident area at Mulund (W), Mumbai -
80.

S PA N - S o c i e t y f o r t h e P r o t e c t i o n o f A n i m a l s a n d N a t u r e
201, B, Sheetal Sargam,
S h e e t a l N a g a r,
Mira Road (East).
Mumbai
K a r m a y o g i : Ta n y a S i n g h , B a r b a r a L a P o r t e .
Te l . # 2 8 1 1 2 4 6 2 , 2 8 9 0 8 9 4 5 , 9 8 2 0 2 9 2 8 8 , 9 8 2 0 5 4 1 8 7 1
Email: [email protected]
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S t r a y D o g L o v e r s A s s o c i a t i o n / Vo i c e o f A n i m a l s i n D i s t r e s s
G 2 0 R o w H o u s e t y p e V,
S e c t o r V I , Va s h i ,
Navi Mumbai 400703
K a r m a y o g i : D r. S a d h a n a P h a t e r p e k a r, F o u n d e r P r e s i d e n t

Te l : 2 7 8 2 2 7 8 4
email: x

Thane SPCA
Karmayogi: Shakuntala Majumdar
Te l : 3 1 0 7 1 9 6 6

( W S D ) We l f a r e O f S t r a y D o g s
C/o Akanksha
Vo l t a s H o u s e C
T B Kadam Marg
Chinchpokli
Mumbai 400 033
Karmayogi: Abodh Aras 98191 00808 / home: 23891070
Te l . : 2 3 7 3 3 4 3 3 S h i r l e y / k e n n e l 2 3 0 6 0 2 7 5
Fax:
E-mail : mailto:[email protected][email protected] ;
abodh@ yahoo.com
We b s i t e : h t t p : / / w w w . w s d i n d i a . o r g /
Notes: Dogs; Pet Adoption; free sterilisation centre; onsite first aid
till andheri and sion; immunisation; awareness; 150 sterilisations /
month; takes the lead on stray dog issues; gives guidelines to those
interested in starting an animal welfare org or running sterilisation
programs
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Zawareh Daruwala
604-C Lakshmi Niwas
Lady Jehangir Road
Dadar
Mumbai-14

Phone 24120433
email: x
notes: rescues and trains pedigree dogs to be guard dogs

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IDA INDIA is a non profit grass root level animal protection
organisation, dedicated towards establishing and defending the
rights of all non - human living creatures.
It aims at:
Providing infrastructural facilities for shelters, dispensaries,
ambulances etc for alleviating the suffering of animals.
Lobbying for amendments to existing animal protection laws in
India, to make them effective.
Rescue of abused animals.
Campaigning to secure legal recognition for animal rights nationally
a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y.
Promoting vegetarianism.
Promoting Animal Birth Control program and discouraging brutal
extermination of stray animals.
Creating awareness amongst people, so as to start a mass movement
against -
Use of animals in laboratories for experimentation.
Vi v i - s e c t i o n i n s c h o o l s & c o l l e g e s
Harsh training regimes in circuses and films
Manhandling of slaughter animal and poultry chicken
Cruelty to cows, bullocks, horses, donkeys,
Zoos
Breeding for commercial exploitation.

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Brief History Of IDA
In Defense of Animals, India was born on 31st October 1996.
Immediately the project of neutering of street dogs was taken up. A
small beginning was made in March 1997 in two garages of a
residential colony in a suburb of Mumbai. For three years IDA
INDIA worked in small ma ke shif t ca mps. With th e interv ention of
the Mumbai High Court, the Corporation handed over the premises at
Deonar to IDA INDIA on 22nd December 1999.
Deonar Centre started from 1st February 2000:
With the interv ention of the Bo mba y High Court, the Municipa l
Corporation handed over erstwhile Dog pound at Deonar to us on
22nd December 1999. After refurbishing the place, we started the
centre from 1st February 2000, to spay / neuter street animals and
render treatment to ill / injured ones.
Va s h i C e n t r e s t a r t e d f r o m 2 6 t h J u l y 2 0 0 6 :
The twin city of Mumbai viz. Navi Mumbai did not have a neutering
center for dogs for several years. Navi Mumbai Municipal
Corporation (NMMC) handed over their erstwhile Dog Pound to us to
start the spay / neuter and render treatment for street animals in
Navi Mumbai. Thus started our second centre from 26th July 2006.
Neral Centre started from 28th August 2006:
Being an eco-sensitive zone, vehicles are not permitted on the hill
station of Matheran, hence weak, emaciated horses are used to ferry
people and cargo up and down the hill. While more than 600 horses
are working in this region, there is not a single veterinarian or an
a n i m a l c e n t e r i n t h e r e g i o n . We t h e r e f o r e s t a r t e d t h i s c e n t r e t o h e l p
these animals Now our staff also holds camps in nearby towns of
Kal yan and Titwal a, where horses are used to ferr y passengers.
S a d l y, d u e t o l a c k o f f u n d s , t h i s v i t a l s e r v i c e h a d t o b e s t o p p e d i n
end of April, 2011.

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Project for working animals in Mumbai like horses and bullocks
from 1st April 2008:
We h o l d r e g u l a r c h e c k u p c a m p s , t r e a t i l l / i n j u r e d a n i m a l s a n d a r e
actively involved in sensitizing "owners" towards their animals. Our
vet is available for emergency calls 24 x 7 to help these animals.

Spay / neuter program in the smaller towns near Mumbai & Navi
Mumbai:
Several small Municipal Councils in Raigadh District have started
approaching IDA India to set up spay / neuter camps in their towns.
We h e l d t h e f i r s t c a m p a t M a t h e r a n , a n d n e u t e r e d / s p a y e d 4 7 5 d o g s
i n 4 m o n t h s b e t w e e n F e b r u a r y & M a y 2 0 0 8 . We n o w p r o p o s e t o m o v e
t h e c a m p t o o t h e r t o w n s . P r e s e n t l y, w e a r e w o r k i n g i n t h e t o w n s o f
Dahanu and Lonavala.

Our Mission Statement:

"Always....In Defense of Animals."
We B e l i e v e t h a t :
Trea ting ani ma ls different l y from hu mans, is akin to racism and
sexism
Being immune to the pain and suffering of animals means that one's
soul has not yet awakened
A c i v i l i z e d s o c i e t y, i s o n e w h e r e t h e r e i s z e r o t o l e r a n c e t o a b u s e a n d
cruelty of any kind to animals
At IDA India, we believe that our moral duty as humane individuals,
i s t o h e l p & a s s i s t t h e a n i m a l s t o t h e b e s t o f o u r a b i l i t y. We h a v e n o
major philosophies, but we believe that animals have a right to food,
s h e l t e r , c o m f o r t , l o v e a n d l i f e l i k e w e d o . We w e r e p e r h a p s b o r n t o
alleviate the suffering of these neglected, abused, four legged;
slithering and feathered friends...our co-inhabitants, who came to
this planet before us, our soul mates from the animal kingdom.

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FOOD S H E LT E R

C O M F O RT LOVE

Our Commitment to our animal friends:

Maybe we are not doing enough for you, but we are doing our best;
leaving no stone unturned within our limited capacities. Bear with
us...and we will not give up till our last breath doing what we know
b e s t t o d o . . . . t a k i n g c a r e o f y o u . We l o v e y o u a l l !
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FUTURE PLANS
O u r t a r g e t o f s t e r i l i z i n g 4 0 0 d o g s p e r m o n t h h a s b e e n a c h i e v e d . We
have also spread our wings to other territories like Navi Mumbai and
Neral, and also started a 'Free Mobile Clinic for Street Animals'.
N o w o u r f u t u r e p l a n s i n c l u d e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f a c a t r u n n e r, a n a v i a r y
f o r i n j u r e d b i r d s , a p u p p y p e n a n d a n O P D a t D e o n a r C e n t r e . We a l s o
p l a n t o e x p a n d t h e Va s h i c e n t e r t o h a v e a d d i t i o n a l k e n n e l s , t o h o u s e
cases of ill or injured animals that cannot be neglected.
Our most ambitious project is to start a hospital for animals, where
all animals that need treatment - including small animals, birds and
large animals like cows, bullocks, buffaloes, ponies, donkeys can
receive excellent treatment."
However the immediate item on our agenda is Free Mobile Clinic for
Navi Mumbai and a Free Mobile Clinic for horses at Neral.
In the second phase facilities for treatment to large animals like
cows, bullocks, buffaloes, ponies, mules and donkeys, is on the
agenda. Thereafter will come the 'x-ray Unit' and a basic 'Pathology
Lab.'
When this happens IDA INDIA will be a full fledged mini hospital
for animals in the eastern suburb of mumbai.

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FUTURE GOALS
Some of the issues that IDA INDIA hopes to take up, but cannot do
so due to lack of volunteers:
B u l l o c k s : B u l l o c k s w o r k r e l e n t l e s s l y t h r o u g h o u t t h e d a y, i n s u n a n d
rain, through the heavy traffic on the streets of Mumbai. They are
beaten mercilessly and kicked, to make them walk faster or to run.
On top of it, they have no shelter where they can rest after a hard
day's work. They usually spend the night on the street tied to their
own carts, where they have no protection from the rain. Their
resting place is such that they cannot even sit down, as the area
where they are tied is absolutely dirty with their own muck. So all
their life they face the brunt of a hot sun and heavy rain. Being
people of limited means, the bullock cart "owners" do not take good
care of their animals that slave for them. They rarely take them to
vets, and instead treat them with their own herbal medicines. They
never vaccinate them, with the result during the monsoon season
they suffer from Foot & Mouth Disease or HS & BQ (Haemorrhaegic
Septicemia & Black Quarter) - both very painful conditions. The
saddest part of the story is that after working so hard all their lives,
they never get any retirement. When they become old and
unproductive, they land in the slaughter houses. This is how we treat
these animals, who work without any expectation of wages, bonus,
weekly holidays, etc. All they ask for is a little kindness and
compassion.
To h e l p t h e s e a n i m a l s w h a t w e n e e d t o d o i s : M o s t o f t h e b u l l o c k
carts in Mumbai are used to cart kerosene, ice and sugarcane. It
must be made compulsory for all these cart owners to carry fitness
certificates of the bullocks issued by Bombay SPCA. That will make
it necessary for every cart "owner" to bring his animal to Bombay
SPCA for a check up, in order to obtain such a certificate.
The oil companies that use bullocks to cart kerosene, must provide
the animals with a decent shed to house them when they are not
working. These companies have plenty of space available near their
refineries, on which they can easily construct sheds. These oil
companies must treat these animals as they would treat their
c o n t r a c t w o r k e r s , a n d p r o v i d e t h e m w i t h b a s i c n e e d s l i k e s h e l t e r,
food, water and medical aid.
The bullock carts carting ice are usually of old design with wooden
wheels. The design of these carts needs to be changed, so that the
carts have rubber tyres thereby reducing the neck load on the
bullock.

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Circus animals:
W i l d a n i m a l s h a v e n o p l a c e i n a c r o w d e d c i t y, a n d c e r t a i n l y n o t i n a
cage. They are genetically adapted to a particular life style, and
h a v e t h e i r o w n h a b i t s o f e a t i n g f o o d , m a r k i n g t h e i r t e r r i t o r y,
socializing, etc. The concept of a zoo ruins all this natural
b e h a v i o r a l a s p e c t s , u n d e r t h e p r e t e x t o f e d u c a t i o n . Wo r s t i s t h e c a s e
of 'circus' animals, who are not only deprived of their natural
lifestyle, but they are also made to walk on their hind legs, ride a
motor-cycle, etc. It has been amply proved that while animals cannot
speak or complain, they can most certain feel the humiliation,
through which they are put, by forcing them into such acts before
large crowds. The monkeys are closest to humans and have
intelligence of a related child. When we cannot imagine putting a
retarded child through such trauma, how can we permit such
treatment to an animal that is equally intelligent, but totally
helpless?
The circus trade is inherently sinful and gives wrong signals to
children. They teach children to look at fellow living creatures
merely as objects of pleasure and entertainment. There is absolutely
no education in all this.
To h e l p t h e s e a n i m a l s , t h e n e e d o f t h e h o u r i s :
To l i a i s o n w i t h t h e M u n i c i p a l C o r p o r a t i o n t o s e e t h a t t h e y d o n o t
lease out land to the circuses that have animal acts, to vigorously
spread the message through the print and electronic media, so that
school children do not enjoy going to such shows.
Vi v i - S e c t i o n i n s c h o o l :
Vi v i - s e c t i o n o f f r o g s , e a r t h w o r m s , c o c k r o a c h e s , e t c . a t t h e h i g h
s c h o o l a n d j u n i o r c o l l e g e l e v e l s h a s t o b a n n e d i m m e d i a t e l y,
especially when computer aided information is available to impart
knowledge to students to students. The first step is to make it it
optional, so that children are not forced into committing heinous
act, and the next step is to bring in a total ban.

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Activities At IDA
Deonar Centre started from 1st February 2000:
At this Centre every month we spay / neuter around 600 dogs and
cats and render treatment to around 150 ill or injured animals that
are brought in by our two ambulances from the nook and corner of
M u m b a i c i t y. We h a v e a l s o s h e l t e r e d a r o u n d 1 4 5 b l i n d , o l d ,
handicapped animals that cannot fend for themselves on the road. A
cat ward with 20 cages has been set up for sterilizing stray cats.
With the ever incre asing population of cats, cat steri liza tion has
become important.

Va s h i C e n t r e s t a r t e d f r o m 2 6 t h J u l y 2 0 0 6 :
At this Centre, every month we spay / neuter 225 dogs and render
treatment to another 35 ill or injured animals brought in by our
a m b u l a n c e f r o m t h e r e g i o n . We a l s o c a t e r t o a l a r g e p o p u l a t i o n o f
stray cattle in this region.
Neral Centre started from 28th August 2006:
At this centre, we render treatment to nearly 225 horses in and
around Math eran and in nearb y towns of Kal ya n and Titwala, where
horses are used to ferry passengers.

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Project for working animals in Mumbai like horses and bullocks:
Wo r k i n g a n i m a l s a r e t h e m o s t d i s a d v a n t a g e d l o t . T h e h o r s e s a n d
donkeys are worked till they drop dead and bullocks are sent for
slaughter as soon as they age. While we cannot change this situation
our effort is to alleviate their suffering at least during their working
life. Our vet holds regular camps for these animals and counsels the
"owners" to take better care of the animals. He is available for
emergency calls 24 x 7 to help an ill or injured animal. This prompt
service has made the "owners" realize that it has to be a give and
take, and if they want free treatment for their animals from IDA
India, they have to follow proper animal management practices, rest
the ill animals, give nutritious diet, avoid overloading of carts and
w h i p p i n g . We h a v e s u c c e e d e d p a r t l y i n c h a n g i n g t h e m i n d s e t o f t h e
"owners", and there is certainly an improvement in the condition of
these animals.
Three Ambulances:
We h a v e t h r e e b i g a m b u l a n c e s t o b r i n g a n i m a l s f o r t r e a t m e n t / s p a y /
neuter program, One of them has a hydraulic lift to pick up large
animals like cattle, horses, etc. They ply in Mumbai and Navi
Mumbai.

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Tw o M o b i l e C l i n i c s f o r s t r e e t a n i m a l s :
Tw o M o b i l e C l i n i c s h a v e b e e n s t a r t e d t o t r e a t a n i m a l s w i t h m i n o r
ailments like skin infections, cough & cold on the road itself, with
follow up, so as to reduce the load on the two centers.
Spay / neuter program in the smaller towns near Mumbai & Navi
Mumbai:
With the Government of India pol ic y to adopt spa y / neu ter progra m
to control population of street dogs, several small Municipal
Councils in Raigadh District have started approaching IDA India to
s e t u p c a m p s i n t h e i r t o w n s . We t h u s h e l d t h e f i r s t s u c h c a m p a t t h e
hill station of Matheran, and neutered / spayed 475 dogs in 4 months
b e t w e e n F e b r u a r y & M a y 2 0 0 8 . We h a v e a g r e e d t o h o l d s u c h c a m p s
at these other towns. The good thing is that Municipalities are now
considering this option, rather than do away with street dogs either
by poisoning them or shooting them.
Rescue of abused animals:
We r e c e i v e n u m e r o u s c o m p l a i n t s o n r e g u l a r b a s i s , a b o u t a b u s e d a n d
a b a n d o n e d p e t s , c a g e d b i r d s , i l l t r e a t e d c a t t l e , e t c . We r u s h t o t h e i r
rescue and confiscate these animals, and take legal action against
the culprits, wherever need be.

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Wild Life Rescue:
Wild ani ma ls like snakes, birds, mo ngoose, etc. are rescued from the
traders, who trap them from the wild and either sell them or use
them for performance on the streets. They are treated and
rehabilitated back into the wild with help of Forest Department.

Aw a r e n e s s p r o g r a m m e s f o r s c h o o l c h i l d r e n :
The future of our animals is in the hands of our children. It is
t h e r e f o r e i m p o r t a n t t o s e n s i t i z e t h e m t o a l l a n i m a l r e l a t e d i s s u e s . To
make them aware on all such issues, IDA India carries out awareness
programmes for school children.

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I D A Wa t e r B o w l P r o j e c t f o r S u m m e r
P l e a s e j o i n I D A , I n d i a ' s WAT E R B O W L P R O J E C T s t a r t e d b y S a r i t a
Raturi that provides you with free cement water bowls to install in
y o u r a r e a . Yo u s i m p l y h a v e t o k e e p t h e m f i l l e d w i t h c l e a n w a t e r .
Though we have 2000+ water bowls already in the city of Mumbai
a n d N a v i M u m b a i a l r e a d y, w e c o n t i n u e t o l o o k f o r A n i m a l L o v e r s "
who would like to take these water bowls for our strays in their
a r e a . We w o u l d l i k e t o c o v e r e v e r y a r e a , s o a l l s t r a y s h a v e c l e a n
drinking water available to them.
If for any reason the cement bowl cannot be made available in your
area, just put any bowl and get it filled with water and cleaned on a
regular basis.
See how happily your animal friends lap it up...and silently thank
you!

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I n c r e a s i n g t h e Vo l u n t e e r b a s e :

We a r e a w a r e t h a t i n o r d e r t o w o r k f o r a n i m a l s , w e n e e d s u p p o r t
f r o m t h e c i t i z e n s . We h a v e t h e r e f o r e t a k e n o n t h e t a s k o f i n c r e a s i n g
our volunteer base. For this we conduct regular outreach programs in
housing societies, educational institutions and social organizations,
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IDA Management
People behind IDA INDIA:
Fizzah Shah, President
V i v i e n n e C h o u d h u r y, V i c e P r e s i d e n t
D r . S a n g e e t a Ve n g s a r k a r S h a h , H o n . T r e a s u r e r
S u d n ya P a t k a r, H o n . S e c r e t a r y
G o o d i c i a Va i d y a , P a s t P r e s i d e n t
Naina Athale
D r. H . G . G h a n a w a t
Sarita Raturi, Atlanta, U.S.A.
Gauri Keskar
Aban Bhote
D r. M a k a r a n d C h a v a n
D r. D i n e s h Vi n h e r k a r

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NEWS LETTERS
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by
the way its animals are treated: had said Mahatma Gandhi. The
B o m b a y S o c i e t y f o r t h e P r e v e n t i o n o f C r u e l t y t o A n i m a l s ( B S C PA )
s e e m s t o h a v e u n d e r s t o o d v e r y w e l l t h e e s s e n c e o f G a n d h i ’s w o r d s .
This 14-year-old organisation has brought together a fund-raiser in
order to refurbish the Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for
Animals.
D i v y a C h a u d h r y, a m e m b e r o f t h e f u n d - r a i s i n g c o m m i t t e e a n d a n
animal enthusiast said, “Mumbai is a benevolent and warmhearted
c i t y, a n d a l l w e a i m t o d o t h r o u g h t h i s e v e n t i s e v o k e t h o s e t e n d e r
emotions back and set an example for the other cities across India.”
The hospital with over 12 wards treats more than thousand animals
throughout the year — from avian to reptiles to four-legged brutes.
“ T h e s t a t e o f t h e h o r s e s i n t h e c i t y h a s b e e n d e c l i n i n g c o n s t a n t l y,
with the victorias (horse-drawn carriages) in business, cases of
h o r s e s b e i n g m i s t r e a t e d h a v e b e e n o n a r i s e . We w i s h t o r e f u r b i s h
the horse ward of the hospital as it needs to be more equipped to
accommodate the equine species,” Divya adds.
The committee of 12 animal aficionados has been on their toes for
over six months to get their first annual carnival in shape, which
promises to be a fun-filled affair with lots of shopping, gaming,
f o o d s t a l l s a n d m u s i c . To e n t e r t a i n y o u n g e r v i s i t o r s , t h e c a r n i v a l h a s
magic shows, ventriloquism and also fun tattoos.
“ We h a v e t r i e d t o c h i p i n a n i m a l w e l f a r e N G O ’ s f r o m a l l o v e r
Mumbai to be a part of this festival. The city has some brave heart
heroes but all it lacks is awareness,” she says. Animal welfare
N G O ’ s l i k e P e o p l e f o r t h e E t h i c a l T r e a t m e n t o f A n i m a l s ( P E TA ) , T h e
We l f a r e o f S t r a y D o g s ( W S D ) , I n D e f e n s e O f A n i m a l s I n d i a ( I S D )
are some of the organisations participating in the event, in addition
t o h u m a n r i g h t w e l f a r e a s s o c i a t i o n s l i k e Vi c t o r i a M e m o r i a l S c h o o l
for the Blind to disseminate the message.

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“The generation today is growing without a sense of purpose. They
need to be apprised about the fact that real beauty is skin deep and
wearing a coat made out of rabbit fur doesn’t make them appealing,”
says the 50-year-old about sentisising the youth towards a safer
world for these meek and unspeaking creatures. The day will witness
fun activities like arts and crafts, a photo booth, a maze, a puppet
show and more such interactive activities, which will educate
children on ways in which animals should be treated and brought up.
“Buying a pet has a large set of responsibilities along with it, much
like marrying or giving birth, but people flounder with the upkeep
and end up abandoning the pet,” she says.

In Defense of Animals (IDA) had a very insignificant beginning. It

was started by a couple of animal lovers in 1996 in a small garage in
B h a n d u p . To d a y i t h a s f i v e c e n t r e s w i t h f a c i l i t i e s f o r s t e r i l i s a t i o n
a n d t r e a t m e n t o f s t r a y d o g s . A n d i t s G o v a n d i f a c i l i t y, a c c o r d i n g t o
IDA, is the only centre that caters separately to 40 blind and old
dogs.
Five-year-old Roshni was blind when she was picked up as a puppy
from a street. She was frantically chasing her own tail, and no one
w o u l d h a v e d o u b t e d f o r a m o m e n t t h a t s h e w a s b l i n d . " We s t i l l
wonder how she survived. Dogs here have their own ward, and are
p r o v i d e d m e d i c a t i o n a n d f o o d t h r e e t i m e s a d a y, " s a i d P r i y a G r o v e r ,
I D A c o m mi t t e e m e m b e r, wh o r u n s h e r o w n b u s i n e s s i n B h a n d u p .
IDA is basically committed to sterilisation, treatment and surgery of
s t r e e t d o gs a n d c a t s . Ho w e v e r, i t s c e n t r e s n o w h o u s e 6 7 r e s i d e n t i a l
stray dogs and even abandoned pedigree dogs.
"No healthy puppy or kitten should be kept here as this is a
t r e a t m e n t f a c i l i t y, a n d t h e y c o u l d b e i n f e c t e d . B u t w e d o n ' t h a v e a n y
o t h e r p l a c e t o s e n d t h e m . We p a y f o s t e r f a m i l i e s R s 5 0 t o R s 1 5 0 f o r
e a c h p u p p y p e r d a y, p l u s f o o d t i l l s o m e o n e a d o p t s t h e m . We t r y h a r d
to let them get adopted, but we part with puppies only after the
people who seek to adopt them are properly screened and sign the
t e r ms a n d c o n d i t i o n s . T h i s ye a r, t h r e e b l i n d d o g s a n d 8 5 o t h e r s w e r e
a d o p t e d , " s a i d G r o v e r.

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IDA takes in dogs that have been badly ill-treated. People rarely
adopt them as they often have deformities. Even pedigree dogs don't
f a i r m u c h b e t t e r.
"Breeders are the biggest threat to dogs these days. Majority of them
are not licensed. Someone left a 6-year-old unsterilized beagle
o u t s i d e o u r f a c i l i t y. T h e y g e t 1 4 l i t t e r s i n s i x y e a r s a n d m a k e t a x -
f r e e i n c o m e . A n d t h e n a b a n d o n t h e m . O u r s l o g a n i s ' d o n ' t b u y,
a d o p t ' . To d a y, t h e h e a l t h o f s t r e e t d o g s h a s d e f i n i t e l y i m p r o v e d
b e c a u s e o f v a r i o u s N GO s , " s a i d S u k a n ya P a t k a r, c o - f o u n d e r o f ID A ,
who is an executive secretary in a firm.
IDA has 12 core honorary members and a paid staff of 83 across
Mumbai. It has a monthly expenditure of Rs12 lakh. They have a
special night van which goes around from 9pm to 5am in the city in
search of distressed dogs and cats.
Moreswami Malapavlale, brought his 6-month-old puppy to IDA for a
c h e c k u p . " H e i s n o t e a t i n g a n d v o m i t i n g c o n t i n u o u s l y. I t h a d a
b r o t h e r, b u t d i e d . I k n o w d o c t o r s h e r e w i l l c u r e h i m, " s a i d
Moreswami, who is a BMC sweeper staying in Govandi.

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IDA INDIA is
Registered under the Society's Registration Act XXIX of
1950.Registration No 1404/1996 dated 31st October 1996.
R e g i s t e r e d w i t h t h e C h a r i t y C o m m i s s i o n e r , G r e a t e r B o m b a y.
Registration NO. F 18786 (Mumbai) dated 18th January 1997.
D o n a t i o n s a r e e x e m p t e d f r o m I n c o m e Ta x u n d e r s e c t i o n 8 0 - G o f t h e
I n c o m e Ta x A c t 1 9 6 1 , a s p e r c e r t i f i c a t e N o . A N ( C ) / M N / 8 0 - G /
1593 / 2007 / 2008-09 valid up to 31st March 2011.
Registration for Foreign Contributions under the Foreign
Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) received and number is
083780752,given by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India by
letter No. II/ 21022/68(127)/2000-FCRA-III dated 13th December
2000.

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