2022 was an eventful year for a stray dog named Bruno. When he contracted canine distemper (CD) in January, his rescuers had to jump through several hops to nurture him back to health. The first set of doctors gave up on him as the little pooch was grievously ill and could barely move, but the […]
Monthly Archives: October 2022
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Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules 2001 take precedence The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 has been enacted under Section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, to reduce the dog population by sterilisation and minimisation of stray dogs with the support and assistance of animal welfare organisations, private individuals and local […]
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Earlier this year, a timid dog was picked up from the streets of Pune for the Animal Birth Control (ABC) surgery. When a routine set of pre-operation tests were being done, the vets noticed her breathing was deep and heart rate was abnormal. An echocardiogram showed she had cardiac wall hypertrophy – a disease in […]
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In November 2021, a dog lover in Bengaluru spotted a male stray dog with a huge burn wound on the neck – it has been caused by FIREWORKS. The poor pooch had been left untreated until this kind man admitted the dog at a veterinary hospital. It was also found that he suffered from tick […]
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Shadow was born on the streets and thought he’d spend the rest of his days there. And he did way into his old age, until a speeding vehicle hit him and altered the course of his life. The accident caused the partially blind dog a severe abdominal and leg injury which forced him to retreat […]
VOSD Sanctuary & Hospital
VOSD IS SET TO REVOLUTIONISE VETERINARY CARE IN INDIA WITH THE FIRST OF A FLEET OF MOBILE VETERINARY CLINICS & HOSPITALS
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www.vosd.in For the first time in Bengaluru, VOSD is set to launch its mobile veterinary clinic. This will help revolutionise the medical care that pet & community dogs can avail. Dog parents, community dog caretakers, and rescuers won’t have to go to a hospital, our clinic will come to them! The mobile clinic has been […]
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My name is Veer, the brave one, and this is my story. A passerby noticed a mob of slumdwellers throwing water on me and BEATING ME TO PULP, after which they doused me in PETROL TO SET ME ABLAZE. He immediately called Karma Foundation Pune and waited by my side holding the crazy humans at […]
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The streets were a living hell for Honey – a quiet, submissive dog with a severe skin infection. Vicious folks hurled stones at her because they found her appearance and odour repugnant. Territorial dogs subjected her to aggression and didn’t allow her to fend for herself. Honey basically had no choice but to stay hidden […]
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Sweety, an old stray dog between 8 to 10 years of age, was forced to relocate far from home during the recent Bengaluru floods. When a rescuer found her, the poor dog seemed very distressed and wasn’t able to move at all. With some help, Sweety was rushed to a veterinary clinic where the doctor […]
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On the night of July 11, 2022, four-month old Gangubai lay very still almost lifeless on the road. A rescuer noticed the little pup’s frail form while driving down that lane. He immediately stopped his vehicle and went up to her; a mild shiver confirmed the baby was still alive. She was unconscious, covered in […]
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