Adoption Program, Animal Birth Control, Animal Rescue, Classes, Films, Fund Raising, Health Care, Kindness Club, Monitoring and Enforcing Animal Rights, Publications, Seminars, Social Work, Spreading Awareness, Stray Dog Vaccination, Veterinary Camps

High Court Order

The ABC program has been suspended. In the first week of March, 2006, the High Court in Kerala passed an order to kill all stray dogs. The Municipal Corporation now catches dogs and kills them by lethal injection. Unfortunately, this not only renders our efforts at this program useless, it also promotes a vicious circle of killing and migrating. Dogs which are killed, no longer protect their territory, and so other dogs move in. There is no end in this way.

Animal Birth Control (ABC)

The ABC program is a nation-wide endeavor to reduce the amount of stray dogs in a humane way. ABC was introduced to Kollam district in January 2006. A small house was provided to us in Panmana Ashramam to conduct surgeries and care for the dogs during post-operative convalescence. Spayed female dogs are given seven days of convalescence time, during which we feed them on bread and milk. So far 25 male and 8 female dogs have received sterilization.

Stray Dog Vaccination

The Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination program was started along with the ABC program, in January 2006. Any stray dogs seen alongside the road are given on-the-spot vaccinationPicture of dog recieving Rabies Vaccine on the side of the road On-The-Spot Rabies Vaccination. PFA also vaccinates domestic dogs, and if neccessary, can make a call at your home.

If you would like to arrange a vaccination, please don't hesitate to call us.

Animal Birth Control (ABC)

The ABC program is a nation-wide endeavor to reduce the amount of stray dogs in a humane way. ABC was introduced to Kollam district in January 2006. A small house was provided to us in Panmana Ashramam to conduct surgeries and care for the dogs during post-operative convalescence. Spayed female dogs are given seven days of convalescence time, during which we feed them on bread and milk. So far 25 male and 8 female dogs have received sterilization.

Adoption Programme

PFA actively arranges for dogs and other animals to be adopted into loving, caring homes. The Indian "Naattupatti" or street dog is extremely intelligent, loving, and loyal. Adopting a street dog is not only an act of compassion - that dog will be your most faithful friend as long as it lives.

PFA vaccinated a litter of puppies born to a stray, and they were subsequently adopted by well-to-do families. A family in Chavara (near Panmana Ashramam) adopted another female stray dog which had been spayed.

Wounded Animals

PFA conducts regular one-day veterinary camps free of cost in small villages. During the camps, medicine and cattle feed are distributed free of cost. Free veterinary service and vaccination is also provided.

So far, two camps have been conducted, one at Rotary Hall, Kottiyam, and the other at Thazhuthala, Adichanallor Panchayat, on December 4th, 2005.

If you are interested in organizing or arranging a camp in your area, please Contact Us.

Wounded Animals

Wounded Animals found on the side of the road are taken into custody and given medical treatment until their wounds heal. The dog pictured here had a wound which was infested with maggots, and was making it severely ill. The dog was taken up and treated until the wound completely healed. After necessary vaccinations, the dog was released.

Snakes Abused during Dance Performances

In Kerala, the festival season is often a period of cruelty to snakes and other animals, used as props. A number of cinematic dance troupes use snakes on stage shows. Various troupes compete on their variety of snakes available to exhibit. The snakes are denied food and water, and are exposed to intense light on-stage.

PFA brought this to the notice of the Chief Conservator of Forests (Wild Life) in March, 2005. The Forestry Department immediately issued a press notification banning the use of snakes on stage. Later, the captive snakes were rescued and released to the forests.

Gaja Melas

A "Gajamela" is a festival involving decorated elephants in processions and displays. Kollam has possibly the largest number of these yearly all over India. The Constitution of India has a provision "Rules for the Maintenance of Captive Elephants 2003", but there is no active authority to enforce these rules. Elephants are typically made to walk long distances without proper food or water, and ill-trained mahouts beat the animals brutally. PFA has begun to monitor these festivals, and appeals to the authorities (including the President of the Tranvancore Devaswom Board, The Chief Wildlife Warden, Director of Animal Husbandry, Director & Secretary of the Animal Welfare Board of India) when malpractice is observed.

Tsunami Relief

PFA extended a helping hand to the Tsunami-affected people in Cheriyazheekkal and Alappad Panchayat of Kollam District by distributing clothes, cakes of soap, towels, and cattle feed.

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