Key Animal Rescue Activities
1. Wildlife Rescue
Reptile Rescue Operations:
- Works extensively with the Forest Department to rescue reptiles, especially during events like fairs and festivals.
- Handles situations where reptiles, including snakes and other species, venture into populated areas, ensuring their safety and the safety of the public.
- Rehabilitates rescued reptiles and releases them into their natural habitats.
Fair Rescue Operations (Bhadarvi Poonam Maha Mela):
- Unique service during the Ambaji festival, where wildlife and reptiles often wander onto roads or campsites.
- Collaborates with the Forest Department to calm public fears, safely rescue the animals, and release them in nearby forests.
2. Bird Rescue
- Uttarayan Kite Festival:
- Provides critical care to birds injured by kite strings, setting up treatment centers during the festival.
- Treats entangled and injured birds, ensuring their full recovery before releasing them back into the wild.
- Promotes public awareness about bird-safe kite-flying practices.
3. Animal Treatment and Shelters
- Treatment Centers:
- Establishes facilities to provide medical care and rehabilitation for injured animals and birds.
- Focuses on providing diagnostic services and emergency treatment to save lives.
- Shelters:
- Constructs and maintains shelters to provide a safe environment for rescued and vulnerable animals.
- Includes water tanks and grass depots to support wildlife during harsh weather conditions.
Impact
Rakhopu Foundation’s animal rescue programs have successfully:
- Saved countless reptiles, birds, and other animals from harm.
- Provided vital medical care to injured animals, restoring them to health.
- Educated communities about wildlife conservation, fostering a culture of respect for animals.
