by Anil Narain Matai
Why are we doing this? Because every wagging tail, every hopeful gaze, and every gentle purr deserves a second chance. Animals bring us unconditional love, emotional healing, and companionship—yet many suffer in silence. Through Tails of Hope India, we aim to: ✅ Raise awareness about responsible pet ownership and ethical adoption. ✅ Highlight the challenges faced by stray animals and the need for stronger welfare policies. ✅ Support animal shelters, rescues, and caregivers who dedicate their lives to saving them. ✅ Inspire individuals to take action—whether by adopting, fostering,
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April 25, 2025
<p></p><p>🐾<strong>Tails of Hope — Episode 4 Part 1</strong></p><p><strong>Guest: Sarang Rajwade | Founder |President,SAWO (Stray Animal Welfare Organization)</strong></p><p><strong>In Episode 4 Part 1 of </strong><strong>Tails of Hope</strong><strong>,we bring you the remarkable journey of Sarang Rajwade, a cancer survivor, street animal warrior, and the passionate force behind SAWO — Stray Animal Welfare Organization, based in Talegaon, Pune.</strong></p><p><strong>Sarang shares not just the story of founding SAWO, but also the ground realities of animal rescue and recovery inIndia. With unshakeable commitment and limited resources, he and his team have responded to countless emergency calls — from accident victims to abandoned pets — navigating each case with urgency, empathy, and a warrior’s spirit. His hands-on involvement in rescue missions and unwavering belief in </strong><strong>second chances</strong><strong> sets him apart.</strong></p><p><strong>In this heartfelt conversation, Sarang walks us through the behind-the-scenes struggles of rescuing injured strays,the challenges of treating life-threatening conditions like Canine Distemper and Rabies, and the sheer emotional weight of critical cases. His belief in quality medical care for street animals — including chemotherapy when needed —is deeply inspiring. He emphasizes the need for ABC (Animal Birth Control) surgeries as a long-term solution, fighting misconceptions and red tape with facts and compassion.</strong></p><p><strong>What stands out most is his </strong><strong>personal sacrifice</strong><strong>. Sarang has used his own funds to provide veterinary care,emergency surgeries, and rehabilitation for countless animals. With no steady donor base and limited public awareness, SAWO has managed to do theunimaginable — but the need is growing, and so is the hope.</strong></p><p><strong>He also speaks about the lack of awareness, the implementation hurdles in India’s animal protection ecosystem, and how the public can be better allies in the rescue process. His message is clear: it’s not just about saving animals — it’s about building a morecompassionate society.</strong></p><p><strong>🧡</strong><strong>If you’ve ever wished to do something for street animals but didn’t know how — supporting SAWO is a powerful first step.</strong><br><strong>Your donations can help continue life-saving rescues, treatments, and create lasting impact for the voiceless. Every rupee counts. Every act of kindness matters.</strong></p><p><strong>📩To support or collaborate with SAWO:</strong><br><strong>Reach out directly or connect with Sarang and his team</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram Handle: sawoteam</strong></p><p><strong>Facebook Page: TeamSAWO</strong></p><p><strong>Website: sawoteam.org</strong></p><p><strong>Call/WhatsApp:</strong></p><p><strong>9158415160</strong></p><p><strong>9158415161</strong></p><p><strong>9158415162for volunteer work, donations, or spreading awareness.</strong></p><p><strong>🎧Tune in now to </strong><strong>Episode 4 Part 1</strong><strong> on:</strong><br><strong>✅ Spotify | ✅ YouTube | ✅ Amazon Music | ✅ Apple Podcasts| ✅Castbox</strong></p><p><strong>Let’s keep the hope for every paw alive.🐾❤️</strong><br><strong></strong><strong>Because when we stand for the voiceless, we find our true voice.</strong></p><p><strong>#TailsOfHope, #AnimalRescueIndia, #StreetAnimalsMatter,#SAWOIndia, #VoicesForTheVoiceless, #AnimalWelfarePodcast, #SupportAnimalRescue,#AdoptDontShop, #RescueLoveRepeat, #CompassionForAnimals, #StrayAnimalCare, #AnimalAdvocacy,#DogRescueIndia, #PetRescueTalegaon, #AnimalRightsIndia, #BeKindToAnimals, #StreetDogAwareness,#AnimalBirthControl, #SarangRajwade, #DonateForAnimals,</strong></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>🐾 <strong>Tails of Hope — Episode 3 Finale</strong></p><p><br /><strong>Guest: Varnika Singh | Head Legal Consultant, FIAPO</strong></p><p>In this heartfelt finale, we are honored to feature <strong>Varnika Singh</strong>, a fierce voice for India’s voiceless animals and Head of Legal Consultation at <strong>FIAPO (Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations)</strong>.</p><p>With over 14 years of legal expertise and a Master of Laws from NLU Bhopal and Lewis & Clark's prestigious Center for Animal Law Studies, Varnika has dedicated her career to making animal cruelty not just visible, but actionable under the law.</p><p>In this episode, Varnika offers sharp insights into why <strong>The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA)</strong> — one of India’s oldest animal protection laws — has sadly failed to meet the needs of animals in a rapidly modernizing world. While the Act was drafted in a different era, its lack of stringent penalties and weak enforcement leave countless animals vulnerable to suffering.</p><p>But the issue runs deeper than legislation.</p><p>Varnika highlights the <strong>real hurdle: public apathy and a severe lack of awareness</strong>. She believes that until every individual recognizes animals as sentient beings deserving compassion and legal protection, laws alone will never suffice.</p><p>Through her work, Varnika has shown how communities, corporates, and individuals alike can become champions for animal rights:<br />💡 <strong>Communities</strong> must be the first responders to cruelty, not silent bystanders.<br />💡 <strong>Corporations</strong> can lead with ethical policies and cruelty-free practices.<br />💡 <strong>Individuals</strong> can adopt, advocate, and amplify — every voice matters.</p><p>She also reflects on cultural traditions — some that uplift, and others that exploit animals — and shares her vision of a future where India leads the world in ethical animal treatment.</p><p>For those who believe change is overdue, Varnika reminds us:<br />"Animal welfare is not an option. It’s our moral duty. Awareness is the first step, and action is the next."</p><p>If you or someone you know faces or witnesses <strong>animal cruelty</strong> — you don’t have to stay silent. <strong>FIAPO</strong> and Varnika are here to assist.</p><p>📧 <strong>Need legal help? Reach out:</strong> <a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a><br />📲 <strong>Follow Varnika:</strong> <a href="https://instagram.com/v_varnica" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><br />🔗 <strong>FIAPO:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiapoindia/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p><p>You can also <strong>support FIAPO</strong> — your donation, time, or voice can give countless animals the hope they deserve.</p><p>🐾 Because when laws fall short, compassion must rise.</p><p>🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music Podcast, and Castbox.</p><p><br /><strong>Let’s be the voice for the voiceless.</strong> ❤️🐾</p><p>#TailsOfHope, #AnimalWelfareIndia, #VoiceForTheVoiceless,#AnimalRightsMatter, #CompassionForAnimals, #StopAnimalCruelty, #FIAPO, #AdvocateForAnimals,#EthicalLiving, #AnimalProtection, #PCA1960, #LegalAidForAnimals, #AdoptDontShop,#KindnessIsKey, #VarnikaSingh,</p>
April 11, 2025
<p></p><p>🐾 <strong>Tails of Hope – Episode 3, Part 1</strong><br>🎙️ Voices for the Voiceless. Hope for Every Paw.<br><strong>Guest:</strong> Varnika Singh – Head Legal Consultant, FIAPO</p><p>In this powerful episode, we sit down with <strong>Varnika Singh</strong>, one of India’s foremost legal voices for animal rights. With over 14 years of legal experience and an unwavering commitment to animal protection, Varnika has become a driving force in shaping and challenging India's legal framework for animal welfare.</p><p>As the <strong>Head Legal Consultant at FIAPO (Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations)</strong>, Varnika leads strategic litigation, drafts critical legal interventions, and works tirelessly alongside authorities to hold perpetrators of animal cruelty accountable. A Master of Laws graduate from <strong>NLU Bhopal</strong> and <strong>Lewis & Clark’s Center for Animal Law Studies</strong>, she brings a rare and specialized expertise to a space that urgently needs it.</p><p>In Episode 3, Part 1, Varnika breaks down:</p><p>⚖️ <strong>The Reality of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960)</strong> – How this outdated law still governs animal rights in India and why it fails to deter cruelty in today’s world.</p><p>🚫 <strong>Implementation Gaps</strong> – From police apathy to lack of public knowledge, she sheds light on the systemic failures that often allow abusers to walk free.</p><p>🐾 <strong>Legal Success Stories</strong> – Varnika shares inspiring stories where justice was served, reminding us that change is possible when law meets compassion.</p><p>📢 <strong>Public Awareness & Legal Literacy</strong> – Varnika emphasizes how spreading awareness is as crucial as legal action. Most citizens, including victims and witnesses of animal cruelty, simply don’t know what can be done—or how.</p><p>She reminds us that every voice matters, especially when raised for the voiceless.</p><p>💔 “We often think we need to be in politics or power to protect animals. But real power lies in knowing your rights—and theirs.”</p><p>🔔 <strong>How You Can Support the Fight for Animal Justice:</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Spread Awareness</strong> – Share this episode. Educate others. Be the voice animals need.</p></li><li><p><strong>Report Animal Cruelty</strong> – If you witness abuse or neglect, don’t look away. Reach out.</p></li><li><p><strong>Get Legal Help</strong> – If you or your organization needs support in cases of animal cruelty, you can directly contact Varnika:📧 <strong>Email:</strong> <a href="" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiapoindia/" target="_new" rel="noopener">FIAPO on LinkedIn</a><br>📸 Follow Varnika: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/v_varnica/" target="_new" rel="noopener">@v_varnica</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Support FIAPO</strong> – An alliance of animal protection organizations across India, FIAPO fights for systemic change. Your donations help them continue legal advocacy, policy reform, and grassroots work.</p></li></ol><p>🌱 Together, let’s build a future where animal rights are not optional—but inalienable.</p><p>🧡 If this episode moved you, share it, support it, and be part of a growing movement of changemakers.</p>
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