--- title: "Animal Rights Advocacy & Stray Dog Awareness | Pawga" description: "Join Pawga's fight for street dog rights and animal welfare in India. We advocate for humane policy, shelter support, and awareness to protect our streeties." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pawga_/charity-sports-tournaments/our-voice-advocacy-awareness last_updated: 2025-08-30 --- # Our Voice: Advocacy & Awareness Tribe Verified · Actively partnering with 25+ Indian 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) We believe our responsibility extends far beyond hosting events. Here is where we stand on animal rights, stray welfare, and the critical issues affecting our streeties. ## Photos and videos - ![Are we really free if the cost is animal cruelty? This image of two street dogs on a beach challenges us to think about the meaning of freedom for all beings on Independence Day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e321d8d-06bb-42b1-85f1-9fbb44ce8158) - ![Dogs don't need our pity, they need our respect. This post reframes the conversation around street dogs, urging people to see them as neighbours, not problems.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53f58e48-e567-4c0f-a8a5-45cf1dd66e20) - ![What would our world look like without street dogs? This series of posts imagines a quieter, but lonelier and colder, city, highlighting the warmth and life that street dogs bring to our communities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4da85e51-6e0a-48e0-ba59-3c44d2213991) - ![A world without the wild, warm presence of street dogs would feel empty. We reflect on the silent companionship these animals provide in our daily lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c958772-cf53-4c91-9bde-6e07dbdb55f3) - ![No muddy paws, no wagging tails, just silence. We paint a picture of what we would lose if street dogs disappeared from our neighborhoods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe2d4591-6a25-423f-a25e-87d9bbbbe7d6) - ![Street dogs are a part of our history and our community. They are the watchers of our lanes and our childhood companions, and a city without them is a city without a soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a3f227b-4d9f-484f-8580-1d971c0e1840) - ![We break down the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi, questioning if this was the only and best solution to the perceived problem.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9f894a6-0c35-42fe-b251-8e1492367fe9) - ![We highlight the immense pressure on animal shelters, which are often underfunded and understaffed. The court's ruling to relocate strays adds an unsustainable burden to these organizations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e53d4d9-caf8-4306-9a13-220af1782482) - ![We propose alternative solutions that could have been considered, such as better vaccination and birth control programs, promoting adoption, and funding shelters to do their jobs effectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34959c92-70c3-42b4-b4dd-32c01c812750) - ![We champion the role of "streeties" as territorial protectors who provide a sense of security in our neighborhoods, a valuable contribution the Supreme Court's ruling overlooks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/064cf27d-b48c-4ffd-9b0b-2787ba7607ea) - ![A call to action for our community. We outline concrete steps you can take to help, from being vocal on social media and signing petitions to adopting an indie and donating to shelters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97e34a26-6cd0-4378-8fa5-0d1f2bf27c9e) - ![We express our mixed feelings about the modified Supreme Court order on stray dogs. While it's a win, the fight for animal rights is far from over, and we remain cautiously optimistic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d900c98c-6ca4-4252-bec1-e37bb01daebe) - ![We analyze the best part of the modified SC ruling: the direction to release dogs in the same area after care, which prevents the trauma of relocation. A definite win to be celebrated.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f231376a-a07b-4d77-93cc-5062509d0e63) - ![We question the logistics of the court's order to create designated feeding areas for street dogs, a task that will fall to already overburdened civic bodies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8899df1-d1fd-4acd-b775-4e9fe5c5b23f) - ![The term 'aggressive' in the SC ruling is vague and needs clear definition to prevent loopholes and misuse. We raise critical questions about how this will be measured and by whom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfa8b1aa-9590-4380-9af2-40fe6417e80f) - ![We question the fines imposed on NGOs and intervenors, which feel like a punishment for exercising freedom of speech and could discourage people from standing up for a cause.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b691ab7b-e1c0-442f-8e4c-c7af221ac9a5) - ![We clarify that the SC ruling applies nationwide and highlight a positive sign: the government's allocation of funds for the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program. We must ensure this translates to action.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee4d61f4-aac8-4158-9bd0-52c3c0d427bb) - ![The irony of celebrating International Dog Day on August 26th. We use this day to reflect on the harsh realities faced by dogs in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e67fa24-e3a5-4476-8394-b83365c00436) - ![We share the origin story of International Dog Day, founded by Colleen Paige as a tribute to her adopted senior dog, to remind everyone of the value of adopting, not shopping.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6511623-0456-4a85-95ea-339c883a8e0b) - ![On International Dog Day, we ask a tough question: what is really happening for animals in India? We highlight the harassment faced by community feeders and the ongoing struggles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3cd81f7a-e743-4a19-9740-5439bbb3c1fa) - ![We point out the sad reality that our own Indian breeds, available for free adoption, are often overlooked in favor of illegally bred international breeds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0668d56a-2d58-4f30-88a8-88219cebf1cf) - ![We shed light on the systemic issues where NGOs and activists are silenced with threats instead of being supported with funding, and feeders are harassed for their compassion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39fb93e1-a684-4406-a54e-29fe28a09b36) - ![Despite the challenges, we continue to chase silver linings and hope for a more compassionate system. For us, every day we stand up for the voiceless is International Dog Day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd735615-1c6f-46ed-8613-adb63fea4c15) - ![On August 15th, we remember that while India broke free, millions of animals did not. They remain in chains, cages, and labs, their cries unheard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b94e671-4ed4-493f-a597-61a97aa1bc9f) - ![We list the many forms of animal cruelty that persist in our country, from puppy mills and factory farms to the exploitation of animals for tourism and trafficking for skins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/263c0899-ae90-463a-8390-de5c666674d6) - ![We invoke Mahatma Gandhi's belief that a nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its animals, questioning why a culture founded on 'ahimsa' builds comfort on their suffering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/215967dc-3b68-4fdc-a99e-50e558dd4733) - ![Freedom is more than a flag in the wind. It is a chain breaking, a cage opening, a life spared. This is our message for a truly independent India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c4d9e6c-d8d9-4052-99c8-50a5490cb19e) - ![True independence means all beings live without fear. We believe that until every creature is free, none of us truly are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/daa3574c-0c10-4fa8-9eee-4155532ea806) ## About Our Voice: Advocacy & Awareness The posts you see here aren't just opinions; they are our frontline response to policy changes, like the recent Supreme Court rulings on stray dog relocation, that directly impact the animals in our neighborhoods. We don't just host events to feel good, we use our platform to fight for the rights of animals, challenge the logic of local authorities, and provide you with actionable steps to protect the dogs you see on your street every day. ### Beyond the Mats While we love a good puppy yoga session, we know that social enterprise is about more than just fun. Our advocacy work is the backbone of Pawga. We refuse to stay silent when we see policies that threaten the safety or dignity of street animals. ### Where We Stand * **Rights of Streeties:** We advocate for the idea that street dogs are not public nuisances but community members. They provide security, companionship, and a sense of history to our lanes. A city without them is not a cleaner city, it is a lonelier one. * **Legal & Policy Challenges:** When the Supreme Court issues rulings on stray population management, we read between the lines. We analyze what 'relocation' actually means, question vague terms like 'aggressive' that can be misused, and push for humane alternatives like better vaccination and birth control programs. * **Banning Cruelty:** We speak up against illegal breeding practices and animal cruelty. If a law is unjust or a policy is implemented without considering the practical reality of our shelters, we talk about it. ### How You Can Help We are only as loud as our community. Advocacy is a collective effort. Whether it is signing a petition, donating to a local shelter, or simply choosing to adopt an indie rather than buying from a breeder, your actions matter. Read our latest thoughts, stay informed, and join us in showing up for the voiceless. If you have questions about a specific policy or want to know how to help a dog in your area, reach out. Let’s make some noise together. ## About Pawga We are a group of women who got tired of just watching from the sidelines. We started Pawga to bridge the gap between people and the street dogs who actually call our neighborhoods home. We'll be the first to call out cruelty and the first to advocate for a more compassionate city. 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