Help Heartily Claws build their animal shelter

I first met Shivangi online, when I was searching for animal rescue groups in Jaipur, India. Every year, I travel to India for business. And on every trip, I come across countless street dogs in terrible conditions. Starving, injured, and even some that are deceased. It is extremely distressing as an animal lover to see dogs, cats, and other animals suffer. Life on the streets for these animals is not easy. Many are involved in road accidents, which leaves them wounded and paralyzed. Others are victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. It is a very overwhelming situation, which is why I became hopeful when I met Shivangi.

Through her organization, she is able to feed many street dogs daily, tend to their injuries, vaccinate them, and in many cases, get them spayed and neutered. Recently, she was able to rent a small house with a yard to have as a safe haven for the 9 dogs she is currently fostering. On my trip last month, I finally got to meet her and the dogs in person. I was also able to visit the shelter. While it is a safe space, it would be drastically better for the dogs with some updates.

The purpose of this fundraiser is to help Shivangi and her team receive the funds to make some improvements at the shelter. Your donations will go towards building kennels, building a shaded area, and new fencing. It will also go towards purchasing a wheelchair for TukTuk, a paralyzed dog who is currently being fostered by Shivangi. He will be turning 1 this year, and he would benefit tremendously from a set of wheels! Any extra funds left over will be going towards the daily costs of feeding and vaccinating dogs. This will ultimately allow Shivangi and her team to help more dogs and take in new fosters.

While we know we cannot save them all, it is within the small acts of kindness that the real change occurs. The more dogs that are able to be spayed and neutered, the smaller amount of puppy litters every year, which results in less suffering for these innocent animals. Please consider a donation; any amount will help these wonderful people doing very overwhelming work. Shivangi and her team work full time jobs, yet still find the time to feed stray dogs daily, tend to their injuries, and run a safe house. It is truly remarkable!

Thank you for your consideration this holiday season, please share with your friends and family!

Love and blessings,

Francesca