FROM THE FOUNDER

I still remember the early days. Imagine a dog wandering the road with a deep, maggot-infested wound on his head—bleeding, stinking, and helpless. Not many would agree to take such an animal in an autorickshaw to a hospital, let alone provide care until recovery. But I did. And not just once—again and again. My home became a shelter long before I ever had land or infrastructure.

Since childhood, I’ve had a soft corner for animals. Whenever I heard of any sick or injured stray in the city, I rushed to help—without a second thought. I never stayed quiet in cases of animal cruelty. This became my daily routine for 12–15 years. But over time, a question kept bothering me: “I sleep peacefully knowing I’ve helped animals today—but what happens after I’m gone? Who will take care of them? What permanent change am I creating for their future?”

That question shaped my vision. I knew I had to build something long-lasting—an animal hospital, a shelter, and an ambulance system that would serve animals beyond my lifetime.

While I was passionate about animal welfare, I also had to earn a living. I pursued an MBA and then cleared the UGC-NET to secure a position as a government college professor. Later, I completed a Ph.D. with a deep interest in research. Initially, I planned to settle into a secure government job, but life had different plans. The calling of animal welfare became louder than the comfort of a simple life.

I began working as a visiting lecturer in various colleges so I could still earn while dedicating most of my time to animals. For over a decade, I served as a one-man army—treating animals on my motorcycle and bringing them home to recover. I lived in a rented house, and naturally, keeping injured animals led to clashes with landlords and neighbors. But instead of discouraging me, these struggles only made my resolve stronger.

Back then, Anand had no animal shelter. Often, I had no choice but to send animals to other cities for treatment. This was not only expensive—transport alone cost more than the treatment—but also dangerous for animals who were already suffering. Long journeys and harsh weather made their recovery harder, sometimes even impossible.

That’s when I decided enough was enough. Anand needed a facility that provided everything—treatment, rest, food, and care—all under one roof. I started searching for land. I hoped someone would come forward and offer their land for this cause. No one did. I approached the government, but even a patch of wasteland was denied.

Years went by—three to four precious years of my life passed just searching. I realized my time between 21 and 30 was crucial—this was the age when I had the energy and health to take bold steps and raise funds. So I stopped waiting and took the leap. I leased a piece of private land and began building—without enough funds, without guarantees, but with full faith.

Initially, I couldn’t even build a proper boundary wall. But I’ve learned that when your intentions are pure, the universe shows up to help. Slowly, as the infrastructure started taking shape, more people came forward to support me. And today, I’m proud to say that we’ve built an animal hospital and shelter in Anand city that can accommodate 70 dogs at a time. We also have separate areas for cats, goats, pigs, donkeys, and birds.

Our facility includes:

• A medicine stock room
• X-ray and USG units
• Blood testing equipment
• An animal food storage area
• A fully equipped OT for minor and major surgeries
• Accommodation for staff
• An administrative office
• Two ambulances that provide on-site treatment
• A team of 18 dedicated, full-time staff members

Every month, thousands of animals receive free treatment here. I’ve dedicated my entire life to this cause. I chose not to marry, believing that my full time, energy, and focus should go toward this mission. I’ve also pledged to donate my organs so that even after death, my body can save lives.

My vision was always clear—no injured or sick animal should be left to suffer on the streets. They deserve rest, good food, medical care, and love—just like any of us.

Through unwavering determination, hard choices, and endless work, what once was a dream is now a living, breathing reality. This haven for animals is called RRSAINDIA – Rescue and Rehabilitation of Stray Animals Foundation.

I invite everyone to visit us at least once and witness what love, intention, and action can create when they come together.