SPONSOR A STRAY DOG

Dear dog lover, all our community dogs are uniquely special individuals, and live a dignified life at our Dog Rescue. After reading about our community dogs, you must be having an ache in your heart and a passion to do something for at least one of them. So Dharamsala Dog Rescue has come out with a unique programme where you can sponsor one or more dogs from our Dog Shelter. The dog will stay in our expert care, but you will be Guardian Angel!!

If you are interested here are a few frequently asked questions to help you make the decision

What is the cost and procedure to Sponsor a Stray Dog?
Sponsorship will be accepted for minimum six months on the basis of Rs. 600/- per month. One has to pay Rs. 3,600/- (U.S. $ 80) for six months. One can also sponsor the sterilization of dog for Rs. 600 (U.S. $ 15). You can also gift the sponsorship of a dog to a child or a friend - a gift that has no equal - the joy of knowing that you have really helped someone worthy. You are most welcome to sponsor more than one dog at a time as well.

Does sponsoring come under donations and is it tax deductible?
You will be eligible for tax exemption under Section 80-G of the Income Tax Act if you donate with in India. If you are donating in US to our sister concern “Piyarakutta” www.piyarakutta.org it will be also tax benefited under the US tax exemption law.

Can I select which dog to sponsor?
Certainly you can select a dog to sponsor. Our staff at the Dharamsala Dog Rescue will show you the dogs in need of sponsorship also the dog’s photo will be on our website. We have a lot of community dogs that have reached to us, either because they are abused by animal haters or ill treated and abandoned by the owner because the owner has shifted to another location. Then there are dogs that came to our clinic for treatment, but after treatment we felt they were unfit to survive on the road, so we sheltered them at our Kennels. All these are our community dogs. Many a times we bring in puppies because their mothers have died in road accidents or otherwise. These small puppies are a great responsibility for us, which we have accepted whole-heartedly. These puppies and dogs are happy, contented and secure in our care.

You may select any of them for sponsorship.

How will I know the status and welfare of the dog? Do I get reports?
We will post periodic update and recent photographs of your adopted dog through our websites. You may also visit the dog whenever you wish. You just have to call and let us know you are coming and we shall escort you into the kennels and clinic. We certainly encourage you to spend time with the dogs you have sponsored. All our community dogs are vaccinated against viral diseases like rabies and distemper.

What happens if the sponsored dog dies within the sponsorship period?
Unfortunately if your adopted dog dies due to some illness, the sponsorship will be transferred to another dog.

SPONSOR A STRAY ANIMAL

If you are interested in opening your doors and your heart to a dog or puppie here are a few answers to your frequently asked questions

What is the adoption procedure?
The adoption procedure is very simple. It involves one of our representatives visiting your home to verify your residential details and a simple form to fill. Our HNS staff will be more than happy to assist you in this process.

How much does it cost to adopt a pet?
There are no charges for adoption. We only ask that you give a loving home to our pets. We will also provide a subsidized vet treatment to such owner who adopts the stray dogs.

Will HNS support me after adoption?
HNS will be glad to help you in anyway after adoption. We can arrange for regular visits by a vet or give you advice on the phone. Our staffs are available to support you.

Are there regular checks after adoption?
Yes. We want to make sure that our pets are well taken care of. We request you to send us a picture of the pet after a month preferably with the family and then every three months. If you are unable to arrange for photos our staff will be happy to drop in for a quick visit. We would also like to know the name and number of the vet to which you regularly approach.

Can an adopted pet be returned? Are there any penalties for that?
Yes and there are no penalties. We only request that if you cannot take care of the pet please return directly back to us. Dog should not be abandoned or put down in anyway.