Animal Welfare

Aptly named ‘All Creatures Great And Small’ (AGCS), this facility cares and makes space for every creature, and they are not let out even after they heal because their ability to survive takes a hit after the pampering they receive here.

By some estimates, there are 11,000 dogs in the district, which is around 8% of the human population. The district's biggest hospital records an average of five dog bite cases per day.

"The beach is just 200 metres from my home. One day, as a child, I found the entire beach dotted with dead turtles, over 5000 or 6000 in number", says Odisha's Bichi Bhai. #Respect #RealLifeHero

From setting up a Facebook group named World for All Animals to get Angel adopted in 2010, today Taronish and Ruchi have managed to build a large scale NGO and drive a movement that is helping Indie canines and felines find their forever homes.

Remarkably, her conservation efforts are driven by more than 200 local women, whom she calls the 'Hargila Army'.

“Their lives are not condemned anymore. We have had once neglected horses that till 2009 were being euthanized by the police department. Now they live a full life and retire in care and love, with us.”

“I am happiest when I am near elephants. City life doesn’t make me happy. Even at this moment, if you tell me that an elephant is trapped or in need of help, I will pack my bags and drive to that location", says the man who has survived 20 near-death attacks by rogue jumbos!

“My idea was simple—to develop a habitat classroom, where students can come and learn all about animals."

"We have been using our seas and oceans like dump yards, throwing all our chemicals and garbage in it, and polluting it with gigantic amounts of plastic. At this rate, things are not going to end well for us." #Respect #RealLifeHero

Why not have a website with a list of animal donors across the country?