...in Kalyan – Dombivili, a
huge suburb east of the city of Mumbai, in the district of Thane
Many years back, local stray animals in suburbs of Mumbai were in poorest of poor condition, die on the roadside of maggot-wounds & starvation.
But on 11th January 2001, some youngsters made the decision to put their feet down and voice the distress of the animals, so they created PAWS, the Plant & Animals Welfare Society that started with a vision.
Ever since then, there has been no looking back.
Local municipal corporations has stopped stray dogs killings, but has done little to assist in the campaign to sterilize them. PAWS volunteers have done excellent job of it: Picking up strays, getting them into ambulance, taking them to Mumbai hospices to sterilize and vaccinate them and releasing them into their respective area.
In October 2001, PAWS received its first ambulance as donation from Mr. Anil Kataria of Ahmadnagar SPCA, only on the basis of the hard and genuine work that members of the organization are putting in.
Our Activities:- Ambulance Service : PAWS responds to public calls to help sick & injured stray animals. PAWS ambulance covers 3 districts like Mumbai, Thane & Raigad. Ambulance service is available on Sundays also with a nominal cost.
Sterilizations & Vaccinations: PAWS catches stray dogs & cats from different cities in Thane district and get them sterilized at Bombay’s hospital, then they release from where they are picked-up. PAWS also vaccinates against rabies to all the animals, which are sterilized. PAWS also represent on (Animal Birth Control) committee at Municipal Corporation.
First Aid & Camps: PAWS Trustees & volunteers personally go on road to treat all types of Stray injured animals. Some cases are referred back to the Vets next day. PAWS also arrange different first aid camps for all types of animals & holds lectures to teach first aid to students.
Pigeon Shelter : PAWS run pigeon shelter with help of local Jain group. Daily injured pigeons are admitted into the shelter & many of them who got cured are released free. More then 200 pigeons are fed twice daily.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation: One of the major activities of PAWS is Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. PAWS have rescued Spiny tailed lizards, Snakes, Mongoose, Monkeys, and Tortoises & Turtles. Birds like Parakeets, kites, Owls, Bats, Mynah’s, Muniya, sparrows are rescued & rehabilitated.
Helping Cattle’s in Distress : PAWS members regularly care for and rehabilitate disowned cattle – a major problem in the city at pinjrapoles (Cattle Shelter), after treating them at Bombay SPCA. Treatment is done at anytime of the day or night. PAWS also holds regular camps in slums & village areas for vaccination for Bullocks, Donkeys & Horses that are employed for work, also hold first aid & medical check-up camps.
Adoptions & Rehoming : Innumerable homeless and abandoned animals have been re-homed through our adoption Scheme. Adoption is done after strict interviews.
Humane Education : With help of Video Screening, Live talks & interactions, the society tries to create awareness about animal welfare. PAWS also distribute free software for dissection in schools & collages. PAWS produces pamphlets on Animal Welfare acts, which are distributed free of cost to the interested citizens & volunteers.
Legal Cases on Cruelty to Animals : PAWS members & animal welfare officers investigate cruelty cases, which includes rescue of animals. PAWS has filed many Police Complaints; FIR’s to save animals from cruelty.
Helping Like-Minded NGO’s : PAWS also aims to help other like-minded NGO’s for the betterment of Animals, wildlife & environment. PAWS feels that the animal welfare movement should grow everywhere. So PAWS helps other charities by providing volunteers, medicines, and food for animals for other charities in different parts of district.
Disaster Management: PAWS helped hundred of animals during floods in 2005. PAWS renders help to such natural calamities.
Some of Achievements: Started Thane district’s first ambulance service for animals.
Rescuing Lions & Tigers from National Circus.
Closing down illegal Bird Market in Kalyan city.
Received Award for ‘Outstanding Service to the Society’ from karmayog website dedicated to NGO’s.
PAWS team featured in ‘Limca Book of Records - 2005’ as ‘India’s Youngest Animal Rehabilitation Team’.
Only charity in Bombay & its suburb’s run by youngsters.
For Direct Transfer of Donations:
Bank : ICICI Bank
A/C. No. : 008801026804
Name of A/C : PLANT & ANIMALS WELFARE SOCIETY
For Cheques & Drafts : In the name of ‘Plant & Animals Welfare Society’ send it to A-14, Savitri Sadan, Dr. Mukharji Road, Dombivli (East) 421201, Maharashatra, India.
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