H&UDD Animal Welfare Jammu & Kashmir

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Jon Bon Jovi is known for far more than just his music. Over the years, he has also used his platform and success to support people and animals in need.

According to reports, he contributed $5 million toward helping abandoned and homeless dogs across the United States. The funding helps support shelters, spay and neuter programs, veterinary treatment, and responsible adoption efforts. The goal is simple but powerful: give thousands of stray dogs a real opportunity for safety, health, and loving homes.

Animal advocates always notice when someone chooses action over words. It’s easy to say you care about animals. It takes genuine commitment to invest time, money, and resources into changing their lives for the better.

Stories like this remind us that real change begins with compassion put into action—and that even one effort can make a lasting difference for dogs who have spent their lives struggling to survive on the streets. 🐾❤️

13/05/2026

Every night after closing, some restaurant owners toss leftover food into the garbage.

Others step outside to feed the dogs quietly waiting along the streets.

In cities across countries like Turkey, Greece, India, Mexico, and parts of South America, small restaurants and café employees have become unofficial guardians for stray dogs in their neighborhoods. Some place bowls of food and water outside each evening. Others leave old blankets near their doors during cold nights or storms. A few even work with rescue organizations to help injured strays receive veterinary treatment.

For many street dogs, these nightly meals are sometimes the only dependable source of food they have.

Animal welfare groups often support responsible feeding programs because dogs with consistent access to food are less likely to become sick, aggressive, or desperate while wandering crowded streets.

But for many restaurant workers, it becomes something more personal than responsibility.

With time, the dogs begin recognizing familiar faces.
Waiting outside at the same hour.
Following workers to the entrance.
Learning to trust people again little by little.

Some business owners say customers once questioned why stray dogs were being fed outside their restaurants.

Now, many customers return because of it.

Not for marketing.
Not because it boosts sales.
But because genuine kindness is difficult to ignore when you witness it in everyday life.

Sometimes the most meaningful thing a business offers is not found on the menu at all.

Sometimes, it is simply the reminder that compassion still exists long after the lights are turned off.

24/04/2026

In this episode of Paw Tales, Dawood Mohammad from Animal Rescue Kashmir highlights the ongoing sterilisation program in the Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar.

With the support of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation and valuable assistance from Ms. Roopa Yadav of the Border Security Force, the initiative has gained strong momentum. Clinics are being effectively utilized for sterilisation procedures, with dedicated doctors working tirelessly to carry out this humane effort.

Currently, an average of 30–40 sterilisation procedures are being conducted every day- marking a significant step toward controlling the stray dog population in a responsible and sustainable way.

The team remains hopeful that in the coming months, these consistent efforts will lead to visible positive changes, including a balanced dog population and safer communities.

This initiative stands as a powerful example of collaboration between authorities, animal welfare groups, and the community- working together for peaceful coexistence.

20/04/2026

In this inspiring episode of Paw Tales, we bring you the impactful work of Dawood Mohammad, founder of Animal Rescue Kashmir, who is leading a humane and effective approach to managing stray dog populations in the Wazir Bagh area of Srinagar.

Through systematic sterilisation drives, the initiative has not only helped control the dog population but has also made the dogs noticeably less aggressive. Residents of the area are now experiencing a safer and more peaceful environment.

What makes this effort even more special is the growing support from the community. Citizens are actively feeding and caring for the dogs, creating a sense of coexistence and compassion. Their positive experiences highlight how humane solutions can truly make a difference.

This model of sterilisation and community participation is something that Dawood Mohammad aims to replicate across more areas in Srinagar and beyond.

Watch this story of change, compassion, and collaboration- and see how small steps can lead to big impact.

16/04/2026

Ms. Mandeep Kaur, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, J&K, appeals to animal volunteers and compassionate citizens to join hands in controlling the stray animal population through humane measures.

The Government is putting in place adequate infrastructure and systems to effectively manage and control stray animals across the region. However, this process will take some time.

Until then, Ms. Mandeep Kaur urges fellow animal volunteers to come forward and support this important initiative by helping in the sterilisation of 5–6 dogs each in their surrounding areas. Even a small effort by every volunteer can create a meaningful impact.

Through collective community action, we can help control the stray dog population, reduce dog bite incidents, and ensure the peaceful coexistence of animals and people in our neighbourhoods.

Let us work together towards a safer, cleaner, and more compassionate Jammu & Kashmir.