StrayKeepers Animal Welfare Foundation
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StrayKeepers Animal Welfare Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of abandoned, stray, and injured animals. With a focus on improving the lives of community animals, we work to provide shelter, medical care, and a safe environment for those in need. Through public awareness campaigns, advocacy for animal rights, and collaborations with local communities, the foundation aims to reduce the population of homeless animals and promote responsible pet ownership.
We established our foundation in 2020, driven by their shared vision of a world where every animal lives with dignity. Our dedicated team of volunteers, including veterinarians, rescue specialists, and caregivers, work tirelessly around the clock. These everyday heroes, supported by our community volunteers, form the backbone of our mission to protect and care for animals in need.
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Join as a volunteer to help with rescues, adoption events, and animal care at our shelter. Make a difference through donations or in-kind contributions of food, medicines, and supplies to support our ongoing initiatives.
Dr. Deepshikha Chandravanshi, an accomplished ENT surgeon, founded Stray Keepers in 2021, during the challenging days of the pandemic, driven by her deep concern for the well-being of stray animals. Having grown up surrounded by dogs, she had always nurtured a compassionate bond with them. While she had long dreamed of opening a shelter home for strays, it was the tragic loss of her beloved adopted dog, Whiskey, that truly galvanized her into action.
Adopted during her post-graduation years, Whiskey was more than just a pet—she was family. Unfortunately, Whiskey’s life was cut short due to a road accident, a heartbreaking event that opened Dr. Deepshikha’s eyes to the dangers that strays face daily on the streets. Witnessing this loss made her realize the vulnerability of street animals, who are at constant risk of accidents and harm.
Determined to make a difference, she took it upon herself to protect them from such fate. She founded Stray Keepers, where one of the first initiatives was the introduction of reflective collars for strays, aimed at enhancing their visibility at night and preventing accidents. The initiative quickly gained momentum, with Dr. Deepshikha being joined by like-minded friends and colleagues, Dr Awantika and Dr Monika, who shared her passion for animal welfare.
She has made it her mission to provide a safety net for animals in distress. Focused on rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured animals, the organization has brought hope and healing to countless lives.
Dr Awantika Thakur is a distinguished medical professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS), including a Master’s (MSc) and a Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy.
She has always harbored a deep-rooted passion for stray animals. Her compassion was evident in her daily actions, as she regularly cared for animals in her neighborhood, feeding them and ensuring they had the support they needed. She also extended her kindness by donating to local NGOs that provided medical care for stray animals, further demonstrating her commitment to their welfare.
Although one day, a sick dog on her campus desperately needed immediate attention. This situation led her to connect with Dr. Deepshikha, a fellow animal advocate. Together, they worked tirelessly to rescue the dog, and in the process, formed a strong friendship rooted in their shared love for animals.
Her deep-rooted passion for animals led her to co-found the Straykeepers Animal Welfare Foundation, where she has been actively working since 2021 to improve the lives of stray animals.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Awantika was particularly active, ensuring that stray animals were fed and cared for during such a challenging time.
Through her work with, Dr. Awantika continues to make a meaningful impact in the fields of healthcare and animal welfare.
Blending her expertise in medical science with an unwavering commitment to compassionate service.
Dr. Monika Singh, an ophthalmologist by profession, is a true advocate for animal welfare, driven by a deep compassion for animals. Her journey of empathy began at a young age when she witnessed the harsh realities of animal cruelty, an experience that left a lasting impact on her leading her to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle, a choice that aligned with her growing belief in the importance of compassion towards all living beings.
The COVID-19 pandemic, however, revealed an even greater need for attention to the welfare of animals. Stray animals were struggling to find food and care. Moved by their suffering, she began rescuing and feeding them, determined to make a difference in their lives.
What started as a solo effort soon blossomed into a collective mission. Dr. Monika partnered with like-minded friends to co-found an NGO dedicated to promoting animal welfare.
Dr. Monika believes that even the smallest acts of kindness can spark a ripple effect, leading to a more compassionate world for all creatures.
Pradhyumn Dubey is an engineer currently working at Visiontek, with a strong passion for animal welfare. Over the past four years, he has been actively involved in animal rescue work, primarily focused on the area around his residence in Gudhiyari, Raipur. His dedication to rescuing stray animals has made a significant impact on the local community. Pradhyumn has rescued and currently cares for six indie dogs and two cows at his home, each having its own unique rescue story that reflects his deep compassion for animals in need.
Pradhyumn is an active member of the Stray Keeper foundation for several years, contributing to their mission of supporting and protecting stray animals. Through his work and personal efforts, Pradhyumn is helping to raise awareness and drive positive change for the welfare of animals in his community.
Vedika Verma holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and is deeply dedicated to animal welfare. As an animal rescuer, she leads the adoption team for Stray Keepers Animal Welfare Foundation, working tirelessly to find loving homes for stray animals. She also fosters injured animals, providing them with care and rehabilitation until they recover. Committed to their well-being, she ensures that animals are fed daily, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Shaily Bogi is a Corporate Lawyer by profession and an animal person at heart.
Since joining StrayKeepers, Shaily has consulted the organization in legal matters, planned and organized events advocating animal rights and welfare. She has fostered multiple rescued dogs, puppies and kittens. She has actively participated in counseling and adoption of rescued dogs.
In collaboration with StrayKeepers, Shaily aims to develop awareness programs highlighting laws to prevent animal cruelty and government initiatives regarding the humane treatment of stray animals.
She believes that awareness and education are the best ways to prevent the inhumane treatment of strays and promote their peaceful coexistence with humans.
I am Shruti Ojha, a mechanical engineer by profession and an avid nature and animal lover. I deeply believe in the concept of coexistence and have been raising awareness about environmental conservation since childhood. Although I initially had a fear of animals, my empathy for them always pushed me to help in any way I could.
My perspective on animals changed completely after welcoming my first pet, Foxie. Caring for Foxie ignited my passion for animal welfare and inspired me to learn extensively about animal care, wildlife conservation, welfare laws, crimes against animals, and organizations working for their protection worldwide. This journey led me to network with like-minded individuals across the world and actively participate in rescuing animals and rehabilitation efforts.
My advocacy extends beyond stray animals to wildlife, birds, and all living beings impacted by human activities. While my hands-on work focuses on rescuing animals, I actively raise awareness about wildlife conservation and environmental issues. I also raise awareness about the protection of trees, forests, rivers, and ecosystems that sustain life. Through my photography, I highlight species and natural habitats under threat, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation. Additionally, I am actively involved in animal welfare initiatives, events, and activities, both online and offline. I provide counseling on responsible animal care and our collective duty toward nature, striving to make the world a better place where all beings can coexist harmoniously.
Uday Shrivastava, professionally and passionately indulged himself from the last 4 years in the Fire and Safety industry, which is also the field of rescuing, and saving lives and environment too.
He has dedicated himself towards animal welfare, animal rescue. He works as a volunteer manager for the NGO, also volunteers in various activities of stray keepers like collar drive, adoption camps, street feeding drive and many more activities which helps our community animals.
Tupendra Sahu, a mechanical engineering graduate with a master’s in rural development, brings his professional expertise and passion for social development to Straykeepers Animal Welfare Organization. Currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow at NIT Raipur in collaboration with UNICEF, Tupendra is dedicated to creating meaningful change in society.
With a deep love and connection to animals, Tupendra actively advocates for their rights and well-being. He firmly believes that the world belongs to animals too and that a kind and healthy environment for them is essential. To him, the condition of animals in society reflects the character of the community itself.
Tupendra is involved in various animal welfare initiatives, including organizing and volunteering in adoption camps and reflective collar drives for stray animals. Through his efforts, he strives to ensure that animals are treated with dignity and care, championing their right to live in a compassionate world.
A computer science graduate who traded coding bugs for the ever-evolving chaos of digital marketing (because fixing algorithms is easier than making). By profession, she’s a growth-driven marketer, but by heart, she’s a full-time hooman to countless strays.
Her animal love story started in school when she snuck food from her tiffin to feed a stray dog. College meant more dogs, and a paycheck meant full-fledged care—feeding, vet visits, vaccinations, and endless tail wags. And yes, sometimes she blends her two passions, crafting pawsome content on dogs and their hoomans!
