Help Us Save Roohi, Pari, Heer, and Guddu — Victims of a System in Crisis

In 2025, India’s Supreme Court issued a series of rulings in response to growing concerns about dog bites and rabies. What followed created confusion on the ground — and for countless street dogs, it became a matter of survival. Authorities were initially directed to capture stray dogs and place them in shelters, without releasing them back to the streets. But India is home to tens of millions of community dogs — and there simply aren’t enough humane, well-equipped shelters to hold them. Animal welfare groups warned what would happen next… and tragically, they were right.

Overcrowded facilities. Little to no food. Minimal medical care. Unsanitary, heartbreaking conditions. Although the Court later reaffirmed the humane capture-neuter-vaccinate-release model, additional orders still required dogs to be removed from certain areas — leading many municipalities to continue mass roundups. And dogs like Roohi, Pari, Heer, and Guddu paid the price.

💔 Their Story

These four innocent souls were captured by municipal authorities and held for months in a filthy, overcrowded shelter. When they were finally released, they were unrecognizable. Emaciated. Weak. Barely able to stand. They had suffered so much that when they were dumped back onto the streets, they didn’t even have the strength to jump out of the van. A video of their condition began circulating — a desperate cry for help.

When the team at Stray Animal Foundation of India saw it, they didn’t hesitate. They searched tirelessly until they found them lying on the roadside… exhausted, starving, and clinging to life. Now Their Fight Begins. Roohi, Pari, Heer, and Guddu are finally safe. But safety is only the first step.

They urgently need:

\\- Comprehensive veterinary diagnostics - Treatment for severe malnutrition and possible infections - Ongoing medical care - Nutritious food and supplements - A safe space to heal and rebuild their strength

Their recovery will not happen overnight. After everything they’ve endured, they need time, care, and compassion to learn that the world can still be kind. Every dollar makes a difference. Every share spreads their story. Every act of kindness brings them closer to healing. They survived the worst of humanity. Now let’s show them the best of it.

6/19/26 Update

When the Stray Animal Foundation of India found these four dogs lying helpless on the roadside, they immediately stepped in to provide the lifesaving care they desperately needed. With your support, Roohi, Pari, Heer, and Guddu received veterinary treatment, nutritious food, supplements, and the time and safety they needed to heal.

Today, we are overjoyed to share that all four dogs have made an incredible recovery. They are now healthy, happy, and full of life. Each one has been spayed or neutered, fully vetted, and given the opportunity to leave their painful past behind.

Best of all, they are safe at the sanctuary, where they will never again have to worry about hunger, neglect, or suffering. Instead, they are surrounded by compassionate caregivers who ensure they receive the love, comfort, and security they always deserved.

This transformation would not have been possible without you. Your donations helped turn a story of despair into one of hope and healing. Because of your generosity, four dogs who were once forgotten now have the chance to enjoy peaceful, fulfilling lives.

From all of us at the Stray Animal Foundation of India, thank you for standing beside Roohi, Pari, Heer, and Guddu during their journey. Your kindness proved that even after experiencing the worst of humanity, these dogs could still discover the very best of it.

Thank you for helping us give them the future they deserve. ❤️