Emergency Flood Rescue & Feeding for Delhi's Strays
During the 2023 Delhi floods, we hit the ground running. From drone-assisted animal rescues in Mayur Vihar to feeding drives for displaced dogs and cows, our team works where others look away.
We used every tool available to find stranded animals. Thanks to our partners, we scanned the Mayur Vihar Pushta area with a drone for over two hours. We spotted two cows who were then rescued. We leave no stone unturned to ensure no one is left behind.
This is teamwork. We joined brave volunteers from other organizations, wading through chest deep water and using boats to reach areas where dogs and cows were trapped. We went in to free tied up cows and bring dogs to higher ground.
The floods bring injuries and sickness. Here, our ambulance is shifting three injured dogs we rescued from the Mayur Vihar flood zone to our trusted vet in GK1 for immediate medical attention. Our emergency animal ambulance is always ready.
A glimpse into our Mayur Vihar flood feeding drive. The water was still high, and the dogs were hungry. We give them cooked rice because they refuse to eat dry food in these stressful conditions. I even had to be the driver for the day because we were so short on staff.
Night feeding during the floods in a sealed off area of Mayur Vihar. These dogs were stuck on the road, and our team member Harish bhaiya was helping with a broken hand. We do whatever it takes.
It was pouring rain last night, but that doesn't stop us. All the flood plain dogs got their meal. We are out there no matter the weather, because they are depending on us.
We found this new mother and her tiny puppies at the DND Mayur Vihar Toll Plaza during the floods. We made sure they had food and were safe from the receding waters before continuing our feeding drive for the other dogs and cows in the area.
With hope they wait. This is the scene every day during our flood feeding drives. These dogs know we are coming, and they wait patiently for their one proper meal of the day. Their trust keeps us going.
Our feeding car at another point, surrounded by dogs and desi cows who have all moved to higher ground. We are giving them cooked rice because they are not eating dry food at all. It's a massive effort with multiple cars and volunteers.
At this DND flood feeding spot, we have to be careful as the dogs are near the highway barrier. We give them cooked rice and also keep an eye out for any new or injured animals that people point out to us.
About On The Ground: Delhi Flood Response
When the floods hit, we didn't just watch—we became the drivers, the boatmen, and the feeders. We realized quickly that these animals won't touch dry kibble in a crisis, so we shifted entirely to fresh, hot cooked rice and chicken. If you see us out there, know that we are not just handing out food; we are actively searching for strays cut off by rising waters and getting them to safety.
The 2023 Delhi floods were a test of our resolve. Areas like Mayur Vihar and the DND Toll Plaza became isolated, and the street animals were the first to suffer. Our response wasn't a one-time visit; it was a daily, grueling operation. We utilized drones in the Mayur Vihar Pushta area to locate trapped animals that were invisible from the road, coordinating with volunteers to navigate chest-deep water by boat.
We quickly learned that during disasters, animals suffer from extreme stress and will refuse dry food. We mobilized our kitchen to provide fresh, cooked rice and meat, ensuring even the shyest dogs and displaced desi cows were nourished. It wasn't uncommon for us to be driving our own vans or delivering food with injuries—like our team member Harish, who continued feeding drives despite a broken hand.
Our flood response is a direct extension of our daily mission: Emergency animal ambulance services in Delhi NCR and community feeding. Whether it is navigating a storm or a disaster zone, we are on the ground because these animals are ours, not just 'stray' or 'awara'. Every feed we deliver and every animal we transport to our trusted vet partners is made possible by people who choose to act. If you want to support our ongoing rescue and feeding missions, reach out and join the movement.
Karan Puri Foundation
We are the Karan Puri Foundation, and we believe every injured or displaced animal in Delhi NCR is one of ours. We don't just talk—we act, whether it's an emergency ambulance run or navigating floodwaters to ensure no dog goes hungry.
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