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Animal welfare societies
TILCEPA - Theme on Indigenous and Local Communities, Equity, and Protected Areas www.iucn.org/themes/ceesp/Wkg_grp/TILCEPA/TILCEPA.htm The World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) have agreed to work together on a Theme on Indigenous and Local Communities, Equity, and Protected Areas (TILCEPA). The website gives us a comprehensive view about TILCEPA.
Periyar Tiger Reserve www.periyartigerreserve.org Dedicated to the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala, this website is managed by the Ecodevelopment Committee of Periyar and includes comprehensive information on the reserve.
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems www.ciks.org The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems is devoted to exploring and developing the contemporary relevance and applications of traditional Indian knowledge systems - with a focus on agriculture and health care.
Indiatravelogue www.indiatravelogue.com
Indiatravelogue is an excellent travel site that provides information on destinations, special deals and holiday packages, besides reviews, interviews and a photo gallery.
EnvironmentAwards.net www.environmentawards.net EnvironmentAwards.net provides a focal point for sponsors, organisers and entrants of environmental and sustainable development awards.
Southern Birdwing www.southernbirdwing.com Southern Birdwing is an enterprise started by Goan wildlife enthusiasts Harvey D'Souza and Neil Alvares in October 1997, who help create awareness through educational excursions, talks and workshops.
Traveljini www.traveljini.com A network company of ICICI Venture, Traveljini.com is a travel shop, with information on several Indian destinations, including wildlife sanctuaries.
World Law - India - Environment http://www.austlii.edu.au/links/50161.html World Law is a global catalog and search engine for law and provides a well-organised and searchable index of legal web sites.
Delhibird www.delhibird.org The Northern India Bird Network offers sites guides, checklists, recent sightings, photogallery and even helps amateurs to identify birds.
Janmanch - People's Forum www.janmanch.org Janmanch.org is an information exchange platform of CREDO, which provides an extensive resource database as well as opinions and features on development issues.
CorpWatch India www.corpwatchindia.org CorpWatch India is a platform for Indian movements resisting corporate globalisation to articulate their demands. Provides timely information on Indian struggles, linking them with campaigns worldwide.
IndianJungles.com www.indianjungles.com IndianJungles.com is an informed forum for those interested in Indian wildlife. Features news, casefiles and analyses by Nirmal Ghosh, an experienced wildlifer.
Naturenet www.naturenet.net UK-based Naturenet is a voluntary enterprise to provide a good resource for practical nature conservation and countryside management.
Earthjustice www.earthjustice.org Earthjustice is a public interest law firm dedicated to enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of organisations and communities to protect the earth and defend the right of all people to a healthy environment.
National Audubon Society www.audubon.org The National Audubon Society, founded in 1905, works to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Earth First! Journal www.earthfirstjournal.org Earth First! is an international movement composed of small, bioregionally-based groups who work to protect local ecology through education, litigation, and creative civil disobedience.
Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org Founded in 1892, Sierra Club's grassroots advocacy makes it one of America 's most influential environmental organisations.
The Ocean Conservancy www.oceanconservancy.org The Ocean Conservancy works to protect ocean ecosystems and conserve the global abundance and diversity of marine wildlife through science-based advocacy, research and public education.
Center for Health, Environment and Justice www.chej.org US-based Center for Health Environment and Justice, works by community empowerment at the grassroots to ensure environmental justice.
Optics for Birding www.optics4birding.com Optics4birding is designed to educate birders who want to buy optics (binoculars and telescopes, primarily) so that they can make informed buying decisions.
Indian Mangroves www.mangroveindia.org Indian Mangroves provides information on the ecological status of mangroves, conservation measures and research projects.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change www.ipcc.ch The role of the IPCC is to assess the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change.
Environmental Investigation Agency www.eia-international.org The Environmental Investigation Agency is an independent, international campaigning organisation committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime.
Hornocker Wildlife Institute www.hwi.org The Hornocker Wildlife Institute, a programme of the Wildlife Conservation Society, uses hands-on field research to promote a balance between man and nature.
Defenders of Wildlife www.defenders.org Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native species in their natural communities, with focus on the accelerating rate of extinction and the associated loss of biodiversity, habitat alteration and destruction.
Earth Island Institute www.earthisland.org Earth Island Institute develops and supports projects that counteract threats to the biological and cultural diversity that sustain the environment.
The Nature Conservancy www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy is working to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Saving the last great places...
Worldwatch Institute www.worldwatch.org Worldwatch is dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems.
In Defense of Animals www.idausa.org IDA works to protect the rights, welfare and habitats of animals and to end their exploitation and abuse.
50 years is enough! www.50years.org The US network for global economic justice is a coalition of organisations dedicated to the transformation of the World Bank and the IMF through action-oriented economic literacy training, public mobilisation, and policy advocacy.
Wildlife Conservation Society www.wcs.org Wildlife Conservation Society is a US-based organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs.
Project Tiger www.envfor.nic.in/pt/pt.html Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973 in Corbett on the basis of the recommendations of a special task-force of the Indian Board of Wildlife.
Greenpeace India www.greenpeaceindia.org The Greenpeace India chapter has been working with local groups investigating and exposing instances of toxic trade, hazardous waste dumping and toxic pollution.
International Crane Foundation www.savingcranes.org The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the wetland and grasslands communities on which they depend.
Discovery www.discovery.com Discovery Communications is packed with interactive learning channels. Live-cams, e-cards, games...
Natural Resources Defense Council www.nrdc.org Natural Resources Defense Council, with a membership base of over 40,000, uses legislation and policy to conserve and protect the earth's resources.
Pew Center on Global Climate Change www.pewclimate.org The Pew Center on Global Climate Change is dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers and innovative solutions to address global climate change.
TRAFFIC www.traffic.org TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan www.sdnp.delhi.nic.in/nbsap/ The National Policy and Macrolevel Action Strategy on Biodiversity by the MoEF is a macro-level statement of policies, gaps and strategies needed for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
Birdlife International www.birdlife.net Birdlife International is a global alliance of national conservation organisations working in more than 100 countries worldwide, to identify, monitor and protect Important Birding Areas.
5tigers: Tiger Information Centre www.5tigers.org The site is a must for anyone who wants to know more about tigers. It allows access to vital contemporary data about tigers and their habitats.
IUCN www.iucn.org The World Conservation Union was founded in 1948 and the IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement conservation and biodiversity strategies.
Ministry of Environment and Forests www.envfor.nic.in The official website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests gives the latest information on reports, plans, meetings and environmental clearances.
OneWorld www.oneworld.net OneWorld is a community of over 1000 organisations working for social justice. It is part of a very credible and effective initiative that involves research as well as environmental campaigning.
International Rivers Network www.irn.org IRN supports local communities working to protect their rivers and watersheds. They work to halt destructive river development projects, and to encourage equitable and sustainable methods of meeting needs for water, energy.
International Snow Leopard Trust www.snowleopard.org Dedicated to the conservation of the endangered snow leopard and its mountain ecosystem through a balanced approach that considers people and the environment.
Greenpeace www.greenpeace.org/ Greenpeace is an independent, non-political, international organisation that has been fighting for the protection of the environment by peaceful means for several decades now.
Environmental News Network www.enn.com ENN offers educational interactivity with the latest environmental news, features, special reports... and allows an opportunity to interact with others.
West Bengal Wildlife Wing www.westbengal.com/wildlife Official information from the Directorate of Forests, Government of West Bengal about the state's flora and fauna, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Rainforest Action Network www.ran.org The Rainforest Action Network has been working to protect tropical rainforests and the human rights of those living in and around these forests and bring their plight to public attention through education and direct action.
Rajaji National Park www.rajajinationalpark.com Created by the former Field Director of the Park, the site provides information on everything from places of interest to accommodation, tariffs and booking procedures for tourists.
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com They helped Richard Byrd fly over the South Pole, Jane Goodall study chimps and Bob Ballard find the Titanic... The National Geographic Society is the worlds largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization.
Bombay Natural History Society www.bnhs.org Established in 1883, the BNHS plays a vital role in documenting and conserving India 's natural heritage. The site details the Society's conservation activities and research projects.
eNature.com www.enature.com eNature.com has a database of 4,800 species of plants and animals with colour photographs, online field guides and help with identification. Send wildlife postcards, listen to bird songs, talk to other nature enthusiasts. eNature's content is derived from the best-selling National Audubon Society Field Guide series.
The Thousand Tigers Website www.web.net/~pcarter/hazaribagh/ Maintained by Philip Carter, a Canadian writer who travelled to Bihar in 1997, the site focusses on Hazaribagh, a town near the North Karanpura valley, famed as the 'land of a thousand tigers' and now under threat from several mining projects.
The Ecologist www.theecologist.org Founded in 1970 and read in over 150 countries, The Ecologist is an environmental magazine that has been opening new areas of debate on science and technology to the impact of globalisation on economic development.
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department www.madhyapradeshforest.org/htmlfiles/wildlife.html With wilderness areas such as the Kanha Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and other protected areas, Madhya Pradesh is home to some of the country's best forests and wildlife.
Corporate Watch www.corporatewatch.org Corporate Watch is a radical research and publishing group based in the United Kingdom that was set up to support activism against large corporations. Often stepping into controversial areas, the group pushes hard to obtain corporate accountability.
People's Commission on Environment and Development www.pcedindia.com PCED, an NGO launched in New Delhi in 1990, holds public hearings in the country on environmental and development issues to induce the people to dialogue with government about critical issues.
Essential Information - Encouraging Activism www.essential.org Founded in 1982 by Ralph Nader, Essential Information is a non-profit organization involved in a variety of projects to encourage citizens to become active and engaged in their communities.
Maharashtra Forest Department www.mahaforest.gov.in The official site of the Maharashtra Forest Department offers tourism and biodiversity information on the tiger haunts of Gugamal, Tadoba and Pench as well as Borivli and Navegaon National Park , alongwith maps.
Wild Ventures www.wildventures.com Wild Ventures is a site that promotes eco-tourism in India 's wilderness areas.
International Wolf Center www.wolf.org The International Wolf Centre supports the survival of the wolf globally by teaching about its life, its association with other species and its dynamic relationships to humans.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society www.wdcs.org The global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment.
Wildlife Trust of India www.wildlifetrustofindia.org Wildlife Trust of India is a conservation organisation, committed to crisis management and the provision of quick, efficient aid.
Mountain Forum www.mtnforum.org The Mountain Forum is a network empowering mountain supporters by providing an opportunity to share lessons from the field, and bring these into policy discussions.
Nepal 's Department of Wildlife and Forest Conservation http://www.south-asia.com/dnpwc/intro.htm The Department works to conserve and manage the wildlife heritage of the mountain kingdom of Nepal .
Crocodilians - Natural History and Conservation www.crocodilian.com The crocodile site with information on different species, their biology and conservation, how they talk, and even their captive care.
True Food Network www.truefoodnow.org The True Food Network is a free service from Greenpeace, to connect consumers who want to take action to end the use of genetically engineered ingredients in our foods.
American Journal of Botany www.amjbot.org Covers research on all aspects of plant biology - from plant morphology and palaeobotany to genetics and molecular biology.
Alameda County Waste Management Authority www.stopwaste.org Run by a local county government in California , this is exemplary of community action in the neighbourhood advocating recycling measures.
Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka www.wht.org WHT is a non-profit organization which serves primarily a vehicle for biodiversity exploration, research and direct conservation activity.
Endangered Species Coalition www.stopextinction.org US-based organisation that advocates the use of education, scientific information and public participation in decisions affecting the fate of threatened and endangered species.
Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy www.jiwlp.com The Journal addresses legal and political issues concerning the human race's interrelationship with and management of wildlife species, their habitats, and the biosphere.
World Commission on Dams www.dams.org The World Commission on Dams is a focussed, independent think tank set up to look at the good, the bad and the ugly impacts of dams around the world.
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre www.unep-wcmc.org/ The site provides information for policy and action to conserve the living world. Their programmes concentrate on species, forests, protected areas and other aspects of biodiversity assessment.
Food and Agriculture Organisation www.fao.org The website of the UN FAO provides useful statistics on production, trade, food balance sheets, land use and irrigation, forest and fishery products etc.
World Bank www.worldbank.org Check this site to keep aware of various projects that the organisation is involved in, the latest reports and their operations and policies. Read between the lines...
World Resources Institute www.wri.org/ An environmental information portal, WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment for current and future generations.
Exxon Valdez: Legacy of an oil spill www.oilspill.state.ak.us This site, by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, provides information about the impacts of the oil spill, the injury and recovery of fish, wildlife, and people.
World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org/ Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is a premier conservation organisation dealing with environmental protection and development-related issues.
Wildlife Institute of India www.wii.gov.in WII research projects are conducted across the country and are the primary source of scientific data to aid conservation. With access to papers and articles, it is a useful site to learn about training programmes.
Conservation International www.conservation.org Conservation International uses science, economics, policy and community involvement to promote biodiversity and conservation in tropical rainforests and other endangered ecosystems worldwide.
CITES www.cites.org The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) came into force on July 1, 1975 to help curb the wildlife trade and help protect species against exploitation for trade.
Institute for Global Communications - EcoNet www.igc.org/igc/gateway/enindex.html EcoNet was the world's first computer network dedicated to environmental preservation and sustainability. IGC strategically uses technology to enable international co-operation on issues.
Maharashtra
Nature Conservation Society, Amravati Contact: Mr. Nishikant Kale/Mr. Kishor Rithe Address: 'Pratishtha', Bharat Nagar, Akoli Road , Near Sainagar, Amravati - 444 605, Maharashtra . Telephone: 0721-2267 3434/ 2251 0359 E-mail: niwaka@rediffmail.com ; kishorrithe@yahoo.com
The Satpuda Foundation Contact: Mr. Kishor Rithe Address: 'Pratishtha', Bharat Nagar, Akoli Road , Near Sainagar, Amravati - 444 605, Maharashtra . Telephone: 0721-2251 1966 (O)/ 9422157123 (Mobile) E-mail: satpuda_found@yahoo.com
Parisar Contact: Mr. Sujit Patwardhan Address: "Yamuna", ICS Colony, Ganeshkhind Road , Pune - 411 007, Maharashtra . Telephone: 020-2553 7955 E-mail: sujit@vsnl.com
Econet Contact: Mr. Vijay Paranjpe Address: Durga, 92/2 Erandwane, Pune - 411 004.
Kalpavriksh Contact: Madhulika Goyal Address: Apt. 5 , Sree Dutta Krupa, 908 Deccan Gymkhana, Pune - 411 004, Maharashtra . Telephone: 020-2567 5450 Telefax: 020-2565 4239 E-mail: kalpavriksh@vsnl.net ; kvriksh@vsnl.com
Gomukh Contact: Mr. Sumeel Waman, Executive Director Address: Durga, 92/2 Gangote Path, Opp. Kamla Nehru Park , Erandawane, Pune - 411 004. Telephone: 0212-2373324 Fax: 0212-2331250
Dr. Yashwant Moreshwar Sarvajanik Shaikshanik Trust Contact: Dr. Bhau Mandavkar Address: Kalamb, Yavatmal - 445 401, Maharashtra .
Veterinarians:
Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM) President: Dr. Chandrakant C. Wakankar (E-mail: dr_chand@vsnl.com ) B-28/0:1, Sector 3 Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 400 705 India Tel: +91 22 7634025 Fax: +91 22 7687311 E-mail: lmn_vet@vsnl.com Website: http://ppamindia.tripod.com
World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Contact: Dr. Umesh Karkare (WSAVA Representative) Kalpana, Plot No. 338, 12th Road Madhupark, Khar (West) Mumbai, 400 052 India Tel: +91 22 6483199 Mob: 9820147546 Fax: +91 22 6555605 E-mail: trixy@bom8.vsnl.net.in Dr. Chariar (Ace Mobile Pets Clinic): 5, Laxmi Niwas Opp. Rly. Stn, Thane Tel: 25425975 Mob: 9323922108
Dr. Telang 24090034 Dr. Gowri 24444650, 9322260067 Dr. Raj 9322289370
Plant & Animals Welfare Society (P.A.W.S) Rescue & rehabilitation of stray & wild Animals/Birds, Ambulance Service for animals in Distress, Animal Clinic for stray animals Vegetarianism, Awareness Animal Birth Control Agency, Legal court cases & police cases to protect rights of animals, Pigeon Shelter Contact: Mr. Nilesh Bhanage (Hon. Gen. Secretary & Founder Trustee) A-14, Savitri Sadan, Dr. Mukharji Road , Dombivli (East) 421201, India . Mobile : 9820161114 E-mails: animalwelfare@rediffmail.com ; pawsdombivli@indiatimes.com ; call9820161114@rediffmail.com
PAWS - Plant & Animals Welfare Society Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation; Treatment of Injured animals on the roadside; Educating Students on animal welfare; Organising Anti - Rabies Vaccination for strays, etc.; snake rescue, injured bird treatment. Area of Work: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane Area. Contact: Mr. Sunish Subramanyam Shiv-Shakti, Patkar Compound Gamdevi Road Bhandup (West) Mumbai 400 078 Tel: 25968314 Mob: 09833480388 (Sunish Subramanyam) Email: pawsmumbai@indiatimes.com ; animalvoice@rediffmail.com
PAWS activities: 1) First Aid for Sick injured Stray Animals 2) Ambulance Service 3) Cattle Health check-up & Vaccination Camps, Cattle Rescue 4) Veganism 5) Tree Plantation & Environment Protection 6) Captive Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation 6) Sterilisation & Vaccinations for small stray animals 7) Education, Awareness & Training Program on animal welfare 8) Inspectorate 9) Adoptions & Re-homing 10) Newsletter Service People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA) Animal Rights, Vegetarianism, no ambulance Contact: Anuradha Sawhney (Chief Functionary: 9820122602- AVOID CALLING HER DIRECTLY) P O Box 28260 , Juhu Mumbai 400 049 Tel: 26281880/79 Fax: 26281883
Or Peta India 301 West Wind II, Gandhigram Road , Juhu, Mumbai 400 049 E-mail: petaindia@peta-online.org Website: www.petaindia.com
All India Animal Welfare Association (AIAWA) shelter; also conducts sterilization of cats, which is necessary for rabies eradication under animal birth control programme. Contact: Jigeesha Thakur Dr. E Moses Road Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat Mahalaxmi (East) Mumbai 400011 Phone: 23094077 Fax: 24930776 E-mail: aiawaindia@hotmail.com Website: www.aiawaindia.org
Ahimsa Stray animals, Vegetarianism, Rescue Maker Bhavan No. 1, 2nd Floor, 1, New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 Tel: 22624542, 25773549 Fax: 22624551 E-mail: susi@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
Ahimsa Hospital Active Compassion Unlimited, dogs, ahimsa = non-violence; abc program- animal birth control; shelter; sterilisation centre Contact: Praful Shah (28823742) BMC Cattle Compound Ramchandra Lane Extension Link Road Near Movie Time Cinema Satpada, Evershine Nagar Malad (W) Mumbai 400064 Tel: 28802682, 28821972 Ahinsa Charitable Trust Vegetarianism 115/116 High Tech Industrial Centre Caves Road Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai 400 060 Tel: 28379691, 28397966 Viniyog Parivaar Animal Rights, Legal Aspects B-2, Vaibhav Building , Jambli Gully, Borivali (west) Mumbai 400 092 Tel: 28980749, 28991781 Fax: 28991781 Email: vinyog@vsnl.com
Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD) Stray Dogs, Pet Adoption, free sterilisation centre, onsite first aid till Andheri and Sion; immunisation; awareness; 150 sterilisations/ month, takes the lead on stray dog issues; gives guidelines to those interested in starting an animal welfare org or running sterilisation programs Contact: Abodh Aras (9819100808 / 23891070) C/o Akanksha, Voltas House 'C' , T. B. Kadam Marg Chinchpokli , Mumbai 400 033 Tel: 23733433, 23891070 Email: wsd@rediffmail.com ; abodh@yahoo.com
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Animal Welfare, Vet Services, Rescue ambulance, accident cases only, 250 animals in hospital, sterilization, have police powers, certifies animal welfare officers Contact person: B. D. Khole Dr.S. S. Rao Rd. , Near Mahatma Gandhi Hospital , Parel, Mumbai 400 012 Tel.: 24137518, 24137518 (Smita), 24135285 (Hospital Manager), 24133598 ( Sur. ), 24168381 (Med.) Fax: 24135434, 24131007 Email: bombayspca@vsnl.net ; bspca@vethelplineindia.com Thane SPCA Contact: Shakuntala Majumdar Tel: 9322271966
In Defence of Animals Rescue, Vet services Contact person: Pooja Sathe (9820596903) / Goodicia (9821074659) 7, Shanti Kunj, 124 Hindu Colony, 5th lane, Dadar, Mumbai 400 022 Tel: 24142195, 2414 3412, 56268028 Email: samoo@bom5.vsnl.net.in Website: www.indefenceofanimals.org
IDA Animal Birth Control & Health Care Centre Contact: Sudnya Patkar (24142195 / 24143412) Near Deonar Colony, Bainganwadi Deonar Mumbai 400 088 Tel: 25566795 Plant and Animal Lovers Society (PALS) Pets, First aid, sterilisation, rescue, rehab C/o Dr. Sillo Bhagwager, 2, Ferena, Opposite Fariyas Hotel, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 Tel : 22832955 Email: silloob@vsnl.com Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Wildlife Hornbill House Dr. Salim Ali Chowk Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road Mumbai 400 023 Tel: 2282 1811 Fax: 2283 7615 Email: bnhs@bom4.vsnl.net.in Website: www.bnhs.org
Sanctuary Asia (Magazine) Wildlife, Environment 602, Maker Chambers V Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021 Tel: 22830061/81 Fax: 22874380 E-mail: sanctuary@vsnl.com Website: www.sanctuaryasia.com
The Vegetarian Society Vegetarianism 114-A Mittal Court, Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021 Tel: 22855755/56 Website: www.vegsocmumbai.org
Stray Dog Lovers Association (Voice of the Animals in Distress) G 20, RH-V, Sector VI, Vashi, New Mumbai 400703 Tel: 27662784 Shree Vardhaman Jivadaya C/o Ashok General Stores, 200, 3rd Khumbarwada, Somji Building , Mumbai 400004 Tel: 23866568, 23888893 Fax: 23850158
The Bombay Humanitarian League Dayamandir, 123/127, Mumbadevi Road , 2nd floor, Mumbai 400 023 Maharashtra , India . Tel: 23446024 Beauty Without Cruelty - Mumbai Centre Contact: Hiren Kara Pallonji Mansion, 43 Cuffe Parade Mumbai 400 005 Tel: 22041942, 22150558, 020 2840321 (Pune) Fax: 22041046 Email: hiren_kara@vsnl.com ; info@bwcindia.org Website: www.bwcindia.org
DDS - Dharma Donkey Sanctuary Shelter at Nanded Contact: Suraj Patwa (9820206320), Kumar Bodas (shelter in-charge: 93713208711) C/o Neha Exports 3266 Sunderbaug Estate, Sunderbaug Lane L. B. S. Marg Kurla (W) Mumbai 400 070 Tel: 25022965, 30945097 Fax: 25022966 Email: info@dharmadonkeysanctuary.org (general queries) ; help@dharmadonkeysanctuary.org (for help) ; jatin48@yahoo.com Website: www.dharmadonkeysanctuary.org
Sharan Sanctuary for Health and Reconnection to Animals and Nature Contact: Nandita Shah 22 Matru Chhaya 70 Marine Drive Mumbai 400 020 Tel: 22814949 Email: nandita_shah@vsnl.com
SPROUTS wildlife research, environmental, international zoo educator, bird nest boxes Contact: Anand Pendharkar (9820140254) Andheri (E), Mumbai Email: zans_kar@yahoo.co.uk Worldwide Fund for Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund) Nearly 88 nature clubs in schools and colleges associated with WWF take part in their regular talks, films and slide shows as well as field trips near Mumbai city. The Panda Bulletin and the nature camps to various sanctuaries are part of the benefits for members. Training camps help volunteers learn the basics of conservation. During Mahashivratri, for example, these volunteers organise the crowds that pour into the Sanjay Gandhi National Park , and during Nagpanchami, awareness is created about the ill-treatment of snakes. Annual activities like tree planting and beach clean-ups are also carried out. Contact: Kedar Gore, Senior Education Officer 204, National Insurance Bldg., 2nd Flr, Opp. Central Camera Dadabhoy Naoroji Rd , Fort, Mumbai 400 001 Tel.: 22078105, 22071970, 22035492 Fax: 2207 6037 Email: wwfbombay@vsnl.com ; kgore@wwfindia.net Website: www.wwfindia.org
Karuna -for animals in distress is an NGO working for the welfare of animals . The main activity of "Karuna" is to provide free of charge on the spot treatment to sick and injured stray animals by qualified vets, through mobile animal clinics . The NGO is also involved in rescues and rehabilitation, awareness and law enforcement, promotes ideologies of "Vegetarianism" and "Jivdaya".
"Karuna" also manages "Animal Helpline"-9819 100 100, for the benefit of animals.
Physical add- 3. Mukti Niwas, V.P.Road, Andheri (w), Mumbai-400 058 Phone- 022-26701413, 9819 100 100 Web- www.karunaforanimals.com Email: aadad_a@yahoo.com ALAS Animal Lovers Association Society emergency van with 125 drugs. Contact: Bhavin Gathani (9820476622) Jaykar Smurti, Shop no. 55 Aarey Road Opp Rajasthan Hall Goregaon [W] Mumbai 400 062 Tel: 28763856 Mob: 9820319842 Fax: 28761313 Email: alas1313@yahoo.co.in Provide free services to stray animals which include on the spot medical & surgical treatment.
Bahena All animals and birds, have ambulance, runs a jeevdaya trust but no shelter. Cover areas of Thane, Mulund, Bhandup, Vikroli, Kanjurmarg Contact: Dinesh Visariya Telecast, RRT Road Near Canara Bank Mulund (W) Mumbai 400 080 Tel: 25673838 / 25654949 Emergency number: 1919 Mob: 9322213877 Fax: 25690202 Email: smit@bahena.org Website: www.bahena.org
Animal Welfare Association since 1992, sterilisations, sick dogs treated, feeds 300 dogs/day, ambulance Contact: Renu Rai 601 Samanya society Plot no.13 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410 210 Tel: 2756 2275 Mob: 9322297720 Email: raivarsha@yahoo.com Nature & Animal Care Foundation Contact: Dharmesh Solanki, (Hon. Secy.: 9821215661, dharmeshs@vsnl.net) 104/106 Meghji Bldg, 'C' Block, Room 3 / 35, Wallace flour Mills Shivdas Champsi Marg Mumbai 400 009 Email: nacfmumbai@yahoo.co.uk
People For Animals Contact: Diana Mehta (22027059) C/o P.N. Mehta & Co., 3rd Floor, Thomas Cook Bldg, D.N. Road , Mumbai 400 001 Tel: 56242112, 9821215661 Email: info@pfamumbai.org Website: www.peopleforanimals.org
Zawareh Daruwala Rescues and trains pedigree dogs to be guard dogs 604-C Lakshmi Niwas Lady Jehangir Road Dadar Mumbai 400 014 Tel: 24120433 Vatsalya A proposed shelter for animals in rural area of Karjat region.At present holding first aid medical camps in villages of Karjat region. Recognized by Animal Welfare Board of India . Donation to the trust are exempted under Section 80/G. Contact: Jigeesha Thakur E/14, Venus Apartments, R.G. Thandani Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018. Email: jigeeshae14@hotmail.com
INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR ANIMAL WELFARE:
Saraswati Joshi 26832110 Nilofer 9820871735 Samit Debsikdar (former SPAN member) 9821224791 Bhai Tarkar (Snake Catcher) Tel: 25676231
DOG TRAINER / DOG TRAINERS COURSE:
Canines Can Care (Assistance Dogs for the Physically Challenged). Services Provided: Own animal, Train handler, Take donations, Apprenticeship, Children (based on maturity of child). Contact: Shirin Merchant 806 G, Empire Mahal, Khodadad; Circle, Dadar, Mumbai 400014 Phone: 24148576. Fax: 24148283. Email: K9cancare@hotmail.com
KENNEL CLUBS: Mumbai Kennel Club Contact: Mr Uday Kulkarni (Hon.Sec) 19B, Santhal Bldg, ONGC Complex, Bandra Reclamation Mumbai -400050 India Ph: 91-(0)22-6431710 Fax: 91-(0)22-6410544
Indian National Kennel Club magazine on dogs, Canine Review Contact: Mrs. Ratty P Javeri (Secretary) Home: 22029106 Mobile : 9820141328 Email: phirozejaveri@vsnl.com
Mumbai Canine Club affiliated to Kennel Club of India, animal dog shows and pet shows, encourages good dog ownership, 400 members, promoting Indian breeds, not NGO Contact: Mr. R. C.Lingam, Mahesh Chaudhary 5/A Sham Dham Opp. Sion Railway Station Sion (W) Mumbai 400022 Phone 24076005, 24096762 Email: abracadabrakennels@hotmail.com
Bombay Presidency Kennel Club Contact: Sheila Naharwar (Hon Secretary) 9 Garden Homes, 1st Road Khar (W) Mumbai 400 052 Phone: 26000146 Email: bpkc1924@vsnl.net ; secretary@bpkconline.org Website: www.bpkconline.org |