--- title: "Behind the Scenes: Pawga's Rescue Support & Pet Adoption Events" description: "Curious about how Pawga works? See behind the scenes of our puppy yoga and pet adoption events. We partner with shelters to help streeties find homes." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pawga_/charity-sports-tournaments/behind-the-scenes-candid-moments last_updated: 2025-08-30 --- # Behind the Scenes of Our Adoption & Rescue Support Tribe Verified · Collaborating with India's trusted animal shelters. By [Pawga](https://mytribe.in/pawga_) · Tournaments hosted across India, including Chennai · ₹950 Per Person (estimate) Part of [Charity Sports Tournaments](https://mytribe.in/pawga_/charity-sports-tournaments). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pawga_/charity-sports-tournaments/gallery) People often ask if we are a shelter. We aren't, but we are the bridge between you and the pups who need homes. Here is the real story behind the lens. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Just a moment of pure puppy joy. This little one, up for adoption from Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre, is having the time of her life chasing a food bowl, forgetting all her worries for a moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69566a88-91f0-4d0d-af7a-aa9ebfa98a8f) - [Video: We often get asked if we are a shelter. This video explains our role: we are not a shelter, but we work closely with them to raise funds and facilitate adoptions through our unique, experience-based events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd54de13-a5d0-4ec9-b802-43a4ec334597) - [Video: It's okay to be an animal lover and also be a little afraid of dogs. This video captures that feeling of initial fear giving way to trust and connection when you see their wagging tails and gentle nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9672cacf-0f0d-4299-a63f-2435cec6c9d3) ## About Behind the Scenes & Candid Moments We aren't a shelter with a physical facility. Instead, we collaborate directly with partners like Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre to bring shelter puppies into neutral spaces like yoga studios and pickleball courts. This setup serves two purposes: raising essential funds for their medical care and giving you a low-pressure environment to interact with these animals, which helps potential adopters overcome initial hesitations and form genuine connections. ### More Than Just Puppy Yoga When we started in 2020, we wanted to do things differently. The traditional adoption process can feel intimidating. By creating these 'experience-based' events, we let the puppies show their true personalities outside of a kennel. Whether it is through a yoga session, an art workshop, or a pickleball match, these moments are designed to de-stress both the animals and the humans. ### The Reality of Our Work We know it is confusing when you see us with so many puppies. Sometimes, we get messages asking if we can take in stray dogs found on the street. While we wish we had the space to act as a full-scale shelter, our current capacity is focused on advocacy, fundraising, and acting as a conduit for adoption. Every puppy you see at our events is a rescue from one of our partner shelters, and every single one of them is up for free adoption. ### Why We Share These Moments We share these candid, unscripted moments because they tell the truth about animal welfare. Yes, it involves playful puppies chasing bowls, but it also involves us having tough conversations about streeties, animal rights, and the cruelty we see daily. We are here to show that you do not need to be an expert dog handler to make a difference. Even if you are someone who loves animals but feels a little anxious around them, our events are safe spaces. The wagging tails and gentle nature of these rescues usually win people over, and that connection is exactly what we are trying to foster. If you are ready to meet your new best buddy or just want to support the cause, come join us at our next session. ## About Pawga We are just a group of people who decided we couldn't ignore the streeties anymore. Since 2020, we have been using yoga, art, and sports to help shelter pets find their forever homes. 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