Our Rescue Journey: The Real Story Behind Our Work
See the real, unvarnished story behind our rescues in Bangalore. From the initial vet check to their first safe night in a foster home, this is what it takes to save a life.
Fostering saves lives, and Buddy's story shows why. A foster home provides a safe, quiet space for dogs like him to heal physically and emotionally after being abandoned. It allows us to learn their true personality and prepare them for adoption.
This is what we mean when we say fostering saves lives. Luna the Husky was rescued from a breeder and had seizures. Her foster home provided a stable environment to manage her medication, diet, and recovery, turning her into a happy, adoptable dog.
This is Cookie, a 4-month-old French Bulldog who was surrendered to us. Before any dog is put up for adoption, we conduct full health checks, including vaccinations and blood tests. We need to raise funds to cover these essential first steps.
A fund appeal for Buddy's ongoing medications. After his initial rescue and recovery from tick fever, he required heart medication. We are transparent with all costs and rely on our community to help us provide this continuous care.
An update on Buddy's progress. He's on heart medication, homeopathy, and a good meat diet, and his panting is better. We still have pending bills for his care, and every small donation helps us clear them.
Luna the Husky and her foster sister on a trip. While she enjoys her foster life, we still need to raise funds for her extensive medical checks, including tests for her epilepsy. Even small contributions make a huge difference.
A fund appeal for Luna the Husky's medical tests. To properly manage her epilepsy, we needed to run a full panel of tests, including a bile acid test and thyroid profile. This is crucial for her long-term health and adoption prospects.
About this collection
When you look at our rescue work, you are seeing the raw reality of the street. Every medical bill, every invoice for medication, and every diagnostic report we post is there so you can see exactly how we spend the funds you entrust to us. We do not have a physical shelter, so we rely entirely on foster homes and total transparency to get these dogs back on their feet.
Since we do not have a kennel or a central facility, we function entirely through a community of volunteers. This means every dog we take in, whether a senior with heart issues or an abandoned puppy fighting tick fever, goes straight into a home environment. This transition is critical for their recovery. A home-cooked meat diet, consistent medication schedules, and the absence of cages are non-negotiable parts of our protocol.
When we post a fund appeal, we are not just asking for money. We are sharing a life-saving checklist. We provide full disclosure of the dog's medical history, from blood work and bile acid tests to trauma recovery and behavioral assessments. This is how we ensure that when you support a rescue, you know exactly what the dog is battling and what they need to thrive.
Fostering is the backbone of this entire process. It is not just about providing a bed; it is about observing quirks, managing triggers, and being the bridge between a traumatic past and a forever family. We need people who are ready to open their homes for that transition. If you are in Bangalore and want to support our mission, whether through fostering, donating to specific medical bills, or checking our adoption list, this is where it starts.
PL Paws
We are a dedicated group of volunteers focused on the real work of rescue in Bangalore. We do not have a shelter, so we pour everything into our foster network to ensure every dog gets a real home and the medical attention they need to heal.
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