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Introduction: Because Every Rescued Dog Deserves to Celebrate Too In India, festivals bring light, joy, and togetherness, but for thousands

Introduction: The New Era of Veterinary Care in India India’s animal healthcare landscape is changing. With millions of pets and

Explore the top pet care trends in India in 2025, from adoption awareness to rising costs and mental health. Essential reading for shelters and NGOs

How AI & Data Analytics Can Revolutionize Stray Dog Population Management Introduction: Rethinking Stray Dog Management with Compassion Across cities

India faces a growing challenge of millions of stray dogs and limited shelter space. Municipal facilities and NGOs are often
Rescues, recoveries, and milestones from India’s largest no-kill dog sanctuary. No spam.

A simple wish to keep a pet became the center of a devastating conflict. 👉🏽 Join the VOSD Daily WhatsApp

Not just a rescue, this is one of the largest second chances ever given. 👉🏽 Join the VOSD Daily WhatsApp

A much needed temporary policy shift without any bureaucratic delays for families fleeing conflict along with their pets. 👉🏽 Join

Greece evacuates pets with owners, calling them “family, not luggage”. 👉🏽 Join the VOSD Daily WhatsApp Channel for more, LINK

Case filed after dog dies in alleged hit-and-run in housing society. 👉🏽 Join the VOSD Daily WhatsApp Channel for more,

Technology meets animal welfare in the city’s latest dog management plan. 👉🏽 Join the VOSD Daily WhatsApp Channel for more,

As part of the VOSD dog surrender process, all rescuers have to submit the vaccination details and latest blood test

“Sharing is caring”. This old famous saying has been such an integral part of our lives. As children, experiencing the

The VOSD Sanctuary is a magical place – it is home to 900+ dogs. Additionally, VOSD is an open, clean and green environment where no dogs are chained or caged. But why do we need to restrict public access?

We frequently get asked this question- and we have several answers! The VOSD Sanctuary is a magical place- it is


Thanks for wanting to adopt a VOSD dog. However, we regret to inform you that we do not have any

Introduction Potty training is an essential aspect of responsible dog ownership. It requires patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement but ultimately

Have you ever watched your dog greet you at the door after a long, exhausting day, tail wagging, eyes full

Weight gain, bad breath, low energy, or anxiety often start with daily care gaps. Learn 6 essential ways to keep your dog healthy.

Skipping vet visits or cutting food costs? You may be underestimating dog ownership. Learn the real financial commitment in India.

Every year, thousands of dogs are abandoned on Indian streets, but what’s increasingly alarming is that many of them are

Running improves your dog’s health and behaviour, but improper training can cause joint damage or exhaustion. Learn how to start right.

Nonpoisonous snake bites are painful and can cause infection, but venomous snake bites can kill a dog….Read more
Bloat is technically called Gastric Dilation and Volvulus syndrome (GDV) but will be referred to…..Read more
All dogs will cough sometimes – coughing in dogs is as common as it is in people. Most coughing will resolve …Read more
If the dog is not eating it can be a symptom of one of many things and can be simply that …Read more.
A common symptom that the dog has fever cited among dog owners is dryness of the nose. This is however not an accurate reckoner of fever….Read more.

VOSD only accepts dogs within the terms defined in the VOSD Standard Operating Procedure v3.0. As you can see this does not include pups or a whole litter. We have hundreds of gravely ill and injured dogs and pups have very high mortality in such an environment and we can’t endanger them any further.
As and when we are able to isolate the pups from the adult dogs and carry out with such rescue this will be announced on the VOSD website and social media pages.
VOSD currently does not have Emergency Dog Rescue Services. We are able to provide rescue support only where local volunteers are able to take custody of the injured or sick dog and stabilize the dog with proper treatment from private vet clinics or other NGOs. After that we can take a decision to bring the dog to VOSD Sanctuary on a case by case basis. We don’t have a rescue team or ambulances to cater to emergency rescue situations and hence can’t help. We hope to restart dog rescue services soon. We don’t have a helpline number. Best way to reach us is by writing to info@vosd.in
VOSD does NOT adopt out dogs. VOSD is a permanent home for our rescued dogs. It’s for this reason:
Our system is effective to the point that more than 450 dogs have come to us from all over India.
That said there are several agencies in Bangalore and other cities that you can adopt dogs from and there are hundreds of dogs waiting to get adopted with them. You can as easily give them a chance.
VOSD Sanctuary admits rescued stray dogs and pet dogs who cannot survive on the streets and who cannot be re-homed for any reason… Read more
VOSD Sanctuary admits rescued stray dogs and pet dogs who cannot survive on the streets and who cannot be re-homed for any reason… Read more

Many large Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) and Managing committees (MC) write to us asking us to take away all the stray dogs from their societies/gated community/ buildings etc. Read More
Facing hostile neighbours if you feed or otherwise take care of dogs is not new. But it has to be dealt with in a firm manner. First stay calm.. Read more.
The simplest way forward will be to approach the owner as a neighbor and concerned citizen. And offer to help.. Read more.
For the first time in India, there are a comprehensive set of rules notified by the Central Government (therefore applicable across ALL states) called.. Read more.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on 25 May 2017 issued a series of notifications under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960… Read more.
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