Our Daily Feeding Routes in Delhi NCR
We drive from the DND Flyway to Okhla every night, bringing fresh, cooked meals to over 700 community dogs who depend on us to survive.
A pack of dogs follows our feeder through a dirt lane at night. When you support our work, you are directly helping us reach these animals and give them their one full meal of the day.
We discovered this new pack of dogs deep inside the flood plains, two kilometers from any main road. They were all skin and bones, and not a single one was sterilized. This is why our work must constantly expand.
This is how they wait for us. Every night, at the same spot, they look out for our van. This silent, patient wait is a responsibility we take very seriously.
While the world passes by on the busy road, we stop for these souls. A quiet moment of feeding on the side of a flyover, a daily ritual that means the world to them.
Feeding in the Yamuna Flood Plains at night. For many of these dogs, the meal we provide is the only food they will get. The darkness and isolation of this area make our presence vital.
Happiness is a full stomach. Dogs enjoying their dinner on the pavement. This simple sight of them eating peacefully is what drives us to continue our work every day.
"Sukoon" or peace. That's what we feel watching them eat without a worry. This is a moment of calm and contentment for both them and us during our nightly feeding rounds.
Our feeders at work in a large depot area, surrounded by hungry dogs. We cover many such industrial and neglected spots in South Delhi where hundreds of dogs depend on us.
A lone dog waits patiently by our van. Sometimes they have to say everything without saying anything at all. We understand their silent language of hope and hunger.
As the temperature starts to dip in Delhi, we increase the quantity of food on our routes. These two pups are waiting by our animal ambulance for their extra portion to help them stay warm.
About Our Daily Feeding Routes
What you see here is a daily grind, not a photoshoot. We cook fresh 'Lodi Cut' chicken and rice mash every evening because dry kibble just doesn't provide enough hydration for the sick or elderly dogs living in harsh conditions. When you support this route, you aren't just paying for food; you are covering the fuel and labor to get our vans into the dark, neglected corners of the city—places where these animals are otherwise ignored.
More Than Just Food
Feeding is our first line of defense. When we reach a location like the Yamuna Flood Plains or the industrial belts of Okhla, we aren't just dropping food; we are performing a wellness check. Our team scans for maggots, untreated wounds, and signs of illness that require immediate intervention.
Why We Cook
We don't rely on processed bags of kibble. Our community kitchen prepares fresh rice and chicken mash daily. This is vital for:
- Hydration: Especially during Delhi's brutal summer months.
- Digestion: Older dogs and those with dental issues cannot chew dry food.
- Trust: The act of hand-feeding or placing food close builds a bond that is essential when we need to vaccinate or rescue an injured animal later.
The Reality of the Streets
Our routes cover 15+ hotspots including New Friends Colony, Mayur Vihar, and the DND Flyway. This work is constant. It does not stop on rainy nights or during festivals. We face harassment from RWAs and residents who want these animals moved, but we refuse to let them go hungry. We treat these animals as our own—Awaara nahi, hamara hai.
How Your Contribution Works
Every donation directly funds the operational costs of our fleet—fuel for the vans, wages for our feeder staff who work late nights, and the raw ingredients for the daily mash. Whether it is a single monthly sponsorship or a mega-feeding drive for a birthday, your contribution turns into energy for dogs that have nowhere else to turn.
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