A Better Life For India's Stray Animals

Namaste Dear Supporters,

We are thrilled to share some groundbreaking news with you. As you know, our mission at Stray Animal Foundation India (SAFI) has always been to control the population of stray dogs through humane methods. Overpopulation often leads to severe issues, including bites, rabies deaths, and a general perception of stray dogs as nuisances and threats. Unfortunately, due to the lack of government-sponsored spay/neuter programs, many residential associations, businesses, and universities resort to inhumane practices like relocation and poisoning.

In the midst of this crisis, we are proud to announce a unique collaboration with Mindspace Hyderabad, one of the largest IT parks in Hyderabad with a sprawling 97-acre campus. Mindspace Hyderabad, after learning about our impactful work from the Ranga Reddy District Collector, approached us with an unusual yet highly humane request: to sterilize the stray dogs on their campus.

SAFI’s Humane Sterilization Approach: A Step-by-Step Method

This initiative is not without its challenges. Stray dogs are naturally wary of humans and tend to run away when approached. To address this, SAFI employs a multi-stage approach:

1. Feeding and Familiarization:  Our dedicated staff engages in daily feeding activities to build trust with the stray dogs. This stage is crucial for humane catching.
2. Humane Catching:  Once the dogs become familiar with our staff, we catch them humanely.
3. Sterilization and Release:  The dogs are then brought to our well-equipped veterinary clinic for sterilization. After the procedure, they are released back into their habitat.

This method has consistently proven effective in ensuring the humane treatment of stray animals while achieving the necessary outcome of population control.

 Objectives and Outcomes of the Mindspace Sterilization Program

We are committed to achieving the following SMART objectives for this project:

• Sterilize 150 stray dogs on the Mindspace Hyderabad campus within 6 months.
• Increase awareness among businesses and residential complexes about humane methods of animal population control.
• Reduce rabies cases and dog bite incidents in the Mindspace Hyderabad campus by 50% within 12 months of project completion.

 How You Can Help

Your support is vital as we embark on this challenging yet rewarding journey. Here’s how you can contribute:

1. Donate: Your financial contributions help us cover the costs of feeding, medical care, and sterilization.
2. Volunteer: Join our team in feeding the dogs and assisting in the humane capture process.
3. Spread the Word: Share our mission and this initiative with your network to raise awareness and encourage more humane practices.

Together, we can create a safer and more compassionate environment for both humans and animals. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our mission.

Why Sterilize?

Introduction

Stray Animal Foundation India (SAFI) is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of stray animals across India. Since its inception in 2020, SAFI has made significant strides in creating a better life for India's stray animals through comprehensive care, education, and advocacy. We have saved over 2,500 animals, spayed and neutered more than 2000 animals, and facilitated the adoption of over 140 dogs. Our mission is clear: To sterilize as many stray dogs as possible to curb overpopulation, reduce rabies deaths, and improve the perception of stray animals within communities.

The Need

India is home to an overwhelming population of nearly 80 million homeless dogs and cats. These stray animals are often perceived as nuisances and threats due to frequent bites and the spread of rabies. Without government-sponsored spay/neuter programs, many residential associations, businesses, and universities have resorted to inhumane methods such as catching, relocating, or poisoning stray animals to address this crisis.

Imagine the plight of a helpless street dog, limping along the road with a broken leg, searching desperately for food and shelter. Picture the countless litters of kittens born into a life of hardship, their malnourished mothers unable to provide for them. These heartbreaking scenes play out daily across India, and the problem will only worsen if we don't take action now. The longer we wait, the more animals will suffer and the harder it will be to control the population.

Solution:

Our Street Animal Sterilization Program offers a compassionate and effective solution. By increasing sterilizations, we can humanely control the population of stray dogs and cats, preventing countless births into a life of misery. Sterilized animals are less likely to engage in territorial and mating fights, making them more adoptable and reducing their impact on communities. Our expert veterinary team, trained at World Veterinary Services, is ready to perform mass sterilizations at our newly built clinic. With your support, we aim to sterilize 70 animals per month, making a significant dent in the homeless animal population.

Warm regards,

Ujwala Chintala

Founder & President, Stray Animal Foundation India

info@strayanimalfoundationindia.org

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