Cows supported
Horses fed
Dogs kept warm
Birds sheltered
Promoting Animal Welfare & Compassionate Care
The marginalised and the underserved count in the millions across India. We take it upon ourselves to stand up for those who have no voice — not just humans, but animals too.
Animal welfare remains a critical concern across India, particularly for stray animals, injured livestock, abandoned pets, and wildlife affected by habitat loss. Effective animal protection requires a combination of rescue services, veterinary healthcare, rehabilitation, and responsible caregiving to ensure animals can live healthy and safe lives.
A journey that began with an appeal for funds from People for Animals, a leading animal welfare organisation in India, today sees us actively working to create a world where animals are treated with dignity, empathy, and compassion, and live in safe, protected environments.
As an animal welfare NGO in India, we support stray, abandoned, domestic, and vulnerable animals through timely interventions, shelter support, and nutrition. Our work includes direct animal rescue whenever an appeal comes in — a cow shelter (gaushala assistance) devastated by rain, street dogs suffering through harsh weather. We act immediately, sometimes within hours, backed by sustained veterinary care programmes that ensure rescued animals receive proper medical attention.
Our support extends to emergency animal care, treatment of injuries and infections, vaccination initiatives, recovery support, and post-rescue rehabilitation, while reducing preventable suffering among vulnerable animal populations
Where shelters need it, we extend animal shelter support and gaushala assistance to keep these spaces functional and safe. Through our programmes, we contribute to disease prevention, veterinary treatment, nutrition support, and rehabilitation efforts for injured and recovering animals — all guided by responsible animal care, and humane handling practices that reduce suffering and improve long-term animal welfare outcomes.
We also support efforts that promote safe shelter management, access to clean drinking water, hygienic living conditions, and adequate nutrition for rescued and sheltered animals. These measures contribute significantly to overall animal well-being and recovery
Where humans depend on animals for their livelihoods, we work to build more compassionate, sustainable relationships. Our vocational training programmes — beekeeping, goat rearing, sheep farming — teach beneficiaries proper animal care and welfare practices alongside livelihood development
By encouraging ethical animal husbandry practices, our programmes help communities understand the importance of humane treatment, preventive care, and responsible management of livestock. . This creates long-term benefits for both rural livelihoods and animal welfare
This work also extends to protecting wildlife habitats and supporting broader environmental sustainability. Through tree plantation drives, river and beach clean-ups, and water conservation projects, our wildlife conservation initiatives recognise that thriving ecosystems and animal well-being are inseparable
Healthy ecosystems play a vital role in supporting biodiversity. By contributing to environmental conservation efforts, we help create safer natural habitats that benefit wildlife and strengthen long-term sustainability.
For detailed reports on specific initiatives, email us at reports@mmpc.in
Learn how Mukul Madhav Foundation is committed to animal welfare, rescue, and creating safer environments for animals in India
Wildlife Support
The Ranakpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was grappling with severe water scarcity, posing a significant threat to its diverse wildlife population. This scarcity often forced animals to migrate to nearby villages for water, increasing human-wildlife conflicts and disrupting ecological balance.
Welfare of Cows
Our love and devotion for cows has taken the shape of various cow welfare activities, such as providing fodder, repairing their sheds, cattle rehabilitation, and offering medical assistance to ensure the safety of these animals. We have begun projects supporting cattle rehabilitation through our Cattle Development Centres in various locations.
Nurturing Horses
Horses encounter a wide range of abuse as part of their versatile use in farming, leisure, sport and domestic activities. As advocates of animal welfare, we extend our resources to help improve their situation in any way we can.
Caring for Stray Dogs
We believe in treating dogs with love, empathy and care, regardless of their breed or background. Our initiatives aim to ensure their well-being and promote animal welfare.
Helping Injured Birds
We recognise the vital role that birds play in our ecosystem and are committed to protecting them. We support the Society for Jivrakshak for Animals Padra (SJAP) by providing recuperation cages for injured birds, aiding in their rescue and treatment during Makar Sankranti kite flying hazards.
Glimpses of
our work
Turtles
At Mukul Madhav Foundation, we are committed to safeguarding marine biodiversity by supporting the conservation of the Olive Ridley turtles. Through our partnership with the Forest Department at Gaonkhadi Beach, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, we have taken proactive steps to protect this endangered species. Our initiatives include setting up secure hatcheries, monitoring nesting sites, and providing safe hatching conditions for thousands of eggs. We aim to contribute to a thriving coastal ecosystem by preserving their natural habitat and raising awareness about marine conservation.
On 29th April 2026, a site visit was conducted at the Turtle Project to monitor progress. Currently, 8,281 eggs have been collected across 78 nests, with 1,384 hatchlings successfully released. With more hatchlings expected within 48 hours, the team is maintaining a close watch to ensure the safe and timely release of the new arrivals.
On 12th February 2025, the Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation Project at Gaonkhadi Beach, Ratnagiri, achieved massive success as thousands of baby turtles hatched and embarked on their journey to the sea. Mukul Madhav Foundation leads this effort in collaboration with the Forest Department.
On 8th November 2024, Mukul Madhav Foundation officially signed an MoU with the Forest Department at Gaonkhadi Beach, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, to launch the Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation Project. This partnership aims to protect marine biodiversity and conserve endangered species.
Welfare of Cows
On 31st March 2026, a newly renovated cow shed was inaugurated at Yashodhan Orphanage, Wai, District – Satara, providing improved shelter, safety, and care for 25 cows.
On 6th September 2025, Mukul Madhav Foundation began providing monthly fodder support for 67 cows at Someshwar Shantipith Goshala in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.
On 21st August 2025, Mukul Madhav Foundation signed an agreement with Someshwar Shantipith Goshala, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, to provide monthly fodder for 67 cows. This initiative ensures regular nutrition and improved well-being for the cows while supporting the local community and ecosystem.
On 30th April 2025, Akshaya Tritiya and Mukul Madhav Foundation renewed their support for the Cattle Rehabilitation Project at Lakulish Dham Ashram in Kayavarohan, Vadodara, Gujarat. Under this agreement, 78 cows and 28 calves, many of which were rescued and abandoned, will continue to receive nutritional and medical support.
Inauguration of the Cattle Development Centre in Masar, Gujarat, on 25th July, 2024. This centre will benefit over 1,280 residents across five villages by improving livestock productivity.
Shree Pritam Muni, Guruji and Trustee of Lakulish Dham Ashram oversees the feeding of cows and calves as part of the extended Cattle Rehabilitation Project supported by MMF-FIL until March 2025.
The signing of the cow adoption agreement in Vadodara
Fodder for cows
Medical assistance for cows
Sheltering cows with sheds
Cowshed built at Agriculture College in Pune to facilitate better study of indigenous cows
A milk analyser installed in the Animal Husbandry Department at Agriculture College in Pune
Nurturing Horses
Horses in Matheran provided with fodder during the pandemic
Official handover of ration and fodder to caretakers
Fodder and ration stocked up for the pandemic
Helping Injured Birds
Our efforts aim to create awareness about the importance of bird conservation and their welfare.
Our support to the Society for Jivrakshak for Animals Padra (SJAP) by providing recuperation cages for injured birds, aiding in their rescue and treatment during Makar Sankranti kite flying hazards.
Sheltering injured birds
Building a safe space for injured birds
Appreciation received for welfare efforts of birds in Gujarat
Inauguration of the bird cage in Gujarat
Caring for Stray Dogs
100 stray dogs managed by Lila Parulekar Welfare Trust shelter were provided with blankets to aid them in winter
RJ Kabira receives blankets for dogs in immediate response to an appeal from Blue Cross that he announced on Red FM, Pune
Wildlife Support
Mukul Madhav Foundation partnered with Earth Bridge Foundation to install solar-powered pump sets at two (Pipla Chowkie and Pagpawti) strategic locations within the sanctuary. These pump sets are designed to provide reliable water sources, benefiting over 10,000 animals and reducing their need to venture outside the sanctuary boundaries.
On 8th November 2024, Mukul Madhav Foundation signed an MoU with the Forest Department to support the Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation Project at Gaonkhadi Beach in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.
