Found an animal in distress? Here’s who you can call

Injured dogs, stray dogs, and other animals in distress can receive emergency medical care and rescue services across Bangalore through several organisations. People for Animal’s Wildlife Hospital in Kengeri handles injured birds, reptiles such as snakes and monitor lizards, and mammals including palm civets, mongooses, bats, and squirrels. Chief wildlife veterinarian Dr Navaz Shariff stated, “Don’t fear, harm, or abandon injured animals. Their survival increasingly depends on how we coexist responsibly.” Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre in Yelahanka operates nine patrol vehicles and treats injured dogs before releasing them to their original locations, receiving about 150 calls daily as stated by centre manager Keerthan R P. Compassion Unlimited Plus Action runs a Trauma and Rescue Centre on Bellary Road for injured community animals, accommodating up to 75 animals facing accidents, old age, and maggot wounds, with co-founder and trustee Suparna Ganguly noting they receive 40 to 45 calls daily. Friend For Animal Trust in Avalahalli houses over 400 dogs, including 200 permanent residents, while founder Vikash A Bafna asks reporters for videos and location pins. Praana Cat Rehabilitation and Adoption Center in Yelachenahalli manages cat rescues using three ambulances. The Pigeon Hospital in Rajajinagar treats 50 to 60 pigeons daily.