People for Animals, Mysuru (PFA Mysuru) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of domestic animals in Mysuru district, Karnataka.
We take pride in being the first responders for sick, injured and abandoned animals. As a no-kill shelter, we’ve helped over 70,000 animals since our inception in 2010. To date, we’ve helped over 15 species of domestic animals. The stray dog is our most common patient, but PFA Mysuru has helped a wide variety of species.
Our Work
Animal Birth Control: Animal birth control is one of the largest tasks that we do at PFA Mysuru. Given the increase in stray animal populations, it’s imperative that their numbers be kept in check so as to not cause harm to Mysuru’s residents and also to themselves. In partnership with the Mysuru City Corporation, and with the help of our gracious donor network, we sterilise approximately 5000 animals every year.
Animal shelters: The PFA Mysuru campus can host up to 400 animals at any given time. We have separate facilities for injured animals, animals affected with rabies, sterilised animals, puppies, a cat section, a section for large mammals, a trough for pigs, a separate section for rabbits, and also have some extra space for future expansion.
Rabies vaccination: Rabies is another significant public healthcare crisis, with India reporting over 22,00,000 dog bites in the past year alone. To help reduce the effects of this health crisis, PFA Mysuru administers anti-rabies vaccines to every animal that comes to our hospital, every day. We’ve vaccinated nearly as many animals as we’ve taken in, over the past 15 years.
Medical Assistance: PFA Mysuru handles medical cases (both inpatient and OPD) for animals that need the assistance. We have a dedicated team of five people to take care of comprehensive health checkups, an ultrasound facility, gynaecological care, dermatology,and a diagnostic laboratory for a wide range of tests.
We are also happy to share that PFA Mysuru now has a complete surgical suite for intensive procedures. With the help of our donor network, primarily the Ashraya Hastha Trust and Dr. Madhavi Doddabele, the suite with its operation theatre (OT) is the newest addition to our medical facilities. We hope to considerably speed up our processes and help more animals quickly recover, with this suite.
Animal adoption: Stray animals are part of our community, and as such, we help a good number of such furry friends find a home within Mysuru city. Through regular adoption drives, and updates on our social media platforms, we’ve helped nearly 2000 animals get adopted in the course of our operations.
Our Board Of Trustees
- M/S SAVITHA NAGABHUSHAN (Managing Trustee)
- SRI. PRAKASH G (President)
- DR. MADHAVI (Honourable Trustee)
- SRI. H.S. SUBBANNA (Honourable Trustee)
- SRI. SOUNDAR RAJAN (Honourable Trustee)
Our Mission
Establish and upgrade facilities for animal rescue and rehabilitation such as shelters, ambulances, mobile clinics and help lines.
Conduct an outreach program to educate young students about animal welfare at schools or through extra curricular activities; produce and promote media programs on animal related issues; conduct training programs for lawyers, police officers, vets and animal owners; produce books and expert guides on animal care and related issues; partner with influential community leaders and opinion makers to bring about positive change towards animal welfare.
Liaise with national and international animal welfare groups to promote the public understanding and appreciation for the environment and for animal welfare. Provide support, financial or otherwise to deserving animal welfare initiatives. Provide career opportunities in animal welfare. Educate the public on health, environment and economic costs of animal based choices. Source and promote animal-free alternatives.
To assist in bringing about environmental and animal friendly legislation.
Take direct action to protect animals and from offenders.
