Animal welfare programme
Stray cow feeding
Stray and abandoned cows often survive on roadside waste, which frequently includes plastic. Our feeding support aims to offer suitable fodder and clean water in a manner that is safe for the animals and considerate of the streets they share.
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The need behind this work
Cows left to fend for themselves scavenge from rubbish heaps, where discarded plastic and contaminated food cause serious and often fatal digestive problems.
Municipal waste points also draw animals towards busy roads. A dependable source of appropriate fodder reduces both the scavenging and the risk that comes with it.
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What the programme does
Our support focuses on suitable feed and water rather than on holding animals.
- Green and dry fodder appropriate for cattle, sourced from known suppliers
- Clean drinking water, particularly during summer and festival crowds
- Distribution at set points away from carriageways and blind corners
- Removal of leftover fodder so that waste does not accumulate
- Coordination with local residents, temples and gaushalas wherever possible
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Working with existing shelters
The foundation does not own or operate a gaushala at present. Where an animal needs sustained shelter or treatment, we attempt to connect the case with established gaushalas, veterinary services or municipal authorities.
A dedicated cow shelter is part of the proposed Bhairav Dham project, which is at a conceptual stage.
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Care and safety considerations
Cattle can be unpredictable, particularly when injured or when calves are nearby. Volunteers keep a safe distance, never obstruct traffic, and report visibly sick or injured animals to veterinary services and local authorities rather than intervening themselves.
From the field
Photographs from this programme
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Ways to help
How you can help
Sponsor fodder
Contribute towards green fodder, dry fodder and water arrangements for a distribution point.
Volunteer with distribution
Help with loading, safe placement and clean-up during scheduled drives.
Connect a gaushala
If you work with a registered shelter, we would value a working relationship for cases needing long-term care.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you run a gaushala?
No. We support feeding and coordinate with existing shelters. A cow shelter is proposed as part of the Bhairav Dham project, which is not yet built.
Why is plastic such a serious problem?
Plastic swallowed while scavenging accumulates in the rumen, blocks digestion and can be fatal. Offering suitable fodder reduces the need to scavenge.
Can feeding create traffic problems?
It can, which is why distribution points are placed away from carriageways and cleared promptly after each drive.
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Abandoned dog rescue
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Dog deworming & vaccination
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