Animal Rescue and Care

What Animal Rescue and Care does

Animal Rescue and Care (ARAC) is a registered non-profit animal welfare NGO headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, founded and led by Savita Mahajan. The organization runs a community-led model focused on the rescue, medical treatment, daily feeding, sterilization, vaccination, and adoption of stray dogs and cats across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It operates a 24/7 distress response with computerized ambulance services, coordinates a network of volunteer feeders and foster homes via WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages, and participates in government-run Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccination programs in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).

ARAC's service portfolio spans core operations (rescue from cruelty, daily feeding of approximately 500+ stray animals, veterinary treatment and surgeries), population management (550+ sterilizations through the Animal Birth Control program), public health interventions (1,200+ anti-rabies vaccinations across localities including Khar West, Bandra, Mahim, Goregaon, Santacruz, and Veera Desai Road), adoption facilitation, disaster preparedness (notably during the COVID-19 lockdown), and awareness programs. Supporting infrastructure includes ambulances with helpline access and multi-ward shelter facilities for blind, paralyzed, or chronically ill animals that cannot survive on roads. ARAC has no proprietary technology platform; coordination runs through community networks, the organizational website (animalrescueandcare.com), and social media.

The funding model is donation-based: ARAC solicits contributions through direct bank transfers (SBI, Axis), Paytm, and the Milaap fundraising platform, and issues 80G tax-benefit receipts. No revenue, expense, or headcount figures are disclosed; operational scale signals suggest an annual operating budget well under $1M. ARAC is also planning adjacent sub-brand initiatives under the 'Kishan' umbrella — Kishan Gaushala (cow shelter and cow-dung products), Kishan Sanctuary (permanent refuge for unadoptable strays), and Kishan Plantation (environmental plantation) — signaling intent to widen the animal welfare and environmental footprint beyond dogs and cats.

Name

Animal Rescue and Care

Legal name

Animal Rescue and Care

Website

https://animalrescueandcare.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mumbai-based non-profit NGO Animal Rescue and Care rescues, feeds, medically treats, sterilizes, vaccinates, and rehomes stray dogs and cats across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region through community-led rescue operations, an ambulance and helpline service, and MCGM-partnered anti-rabies vaccination drives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Stray animal rescue
• Veterinary treatment
• Animal sterilization
• Anti-rabies vaccination

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: ARAC relies on public donations through direct bank transfers, online payment platforms (Paytm, Milaap), and periodic fundraising campaigns. They provide 80G tax benefit receipts for donors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Animal Rescue and Care (ARAC) is a non-profit animal welfare NGO that rescues, feeds, medically treats, vaccinates, sterilizes, and facilitates adoption of stray dogs and cats in Mumbai, India. The organization provides 24/7 rescue response, daily feeding of approximately 500+ stray animals, anti-rabies vaccination drives, Animal Birth Control (sterilization) programs, ambulance services, and multi-ward shelter facilities. All services are provided free of charge and funded entirely through donations.

Product overview

Animal Rescue and Care (ARAC) is a non-profit animal welfare NGO based in Mumbai, India, offering a comprehensive suite of animal rescue and welfare services rather than a traditional software product portfolio. Their core offerings include daily feeding of approximately 500+ strays, animal rescue from cruelty situations, adoption facilitation, veterinary treatment and surgeries, disaster preparedness programs, vaccination drives (1200+ animals vaccinated), awareness campaigns, and Animal Birth Control/sterilization programs (550+ animals sterilized). Supporting infrastructure includes ambulance services with helpline numbers and multi-ward shelter facilities for animals requiring long-term care. The organization also provides donation collection through bank transfers and fundraising platforms. The organization operates as a service-based NGO without a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kishan Gaushala: Multi-specialty gaushala brand name under Animal Rescue and Care, planned to include Kishan Sanctuary for stray animals and Kishan Plantation for environmental help. To provide shelter for cows and produce cow dung products.
• Kishan Sanctuary
• Kishan Plantation

Products and services

• Feeding of Strays Daily feeding program providing food and clean water to approximately 500+ stray dogs and cats across Mumbai, with first aid treatment administered when needed.
• Saving from Animal Cruelty Rescue operations for animals facing cruelty, including filing First Information Reports (FIRs), pursuing legal action, and providing medical assistance to victims of animal abuse.
• ARAC Adoptions Facilitation of adoption of rescued puppies, kittens, and adult street animals; care of lost and abandoned pets and finding them secure new homes with adoption requirements including sterilization commitment.
• Treatment and Surgeries Veterinary care including on-spot and private clinic treatment for conditions such as maggots, cancer, accidents, skin problems, and other medical issues affecting strays.
• Vaccination Drives Anti-rabies vaccination campaigns covering areas including Khar West, Juna Khar, Bandra East, Mahim West, Goregaon, SNDT College, and Santacruz, with approximately 1200+ dogs vaccinated to date.
• Animal Birth Control Program Population management through sterilization of stray animals following deworming and vaccination, with approximately 550+ dogs and cats sterilized to date.
• Ambulance Service Computerized ambulance service with helpline numbers to reach suffering animals in time, including mobile dispensaries for medical diagnosis and clinical aid.
• Shelter Services Multi-facility animal care shelters with different wards for various animals, providing secure placement for blind, paralyzed, or old strays that cannot survive on roads.
• Disaster Preparedness Emergency response during natural disasters and crises such as floods and COVID-19 lockdowns, including providing feeder cards to allow caregivers to feed animals during movement restrictions.
• Awareness Programs Educational initiatives about animal welfare laws, AWBI guidelines, Supreme Court rulings regarding street animals, human-animal conflict resolution, and environmental awareness in societies and schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ animals fed daily
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Furbabies Rescue GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2023ARAC Mumbai collaborated with Furbabies Rescue Group for the IIT Mumbai Mood Indigo Paw Fiesta event. The partnership focused on organizing a puppy adoption camp, showcasing indie puppies in need of loving families. This collaboration leveraged both organizations' resources and networks to connect rescue animals with potential adopters while raising awareness about animal welfare.
• Woofroofofficial (Woof Roof)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoof Roof, represented by Jai, responded to Rani's situation by arranging a sponsor and providing a beautifully designed shelter home. The innovative shelter design is cozy, comfortable, and protective against heat, cold, and rain. The partnership provides durable homes for vulnerable animals, with foldable designs available in two sizes that are practical and affordable.
• FriendiscosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendiscose, represented by Geetaji, extended a helping hand to Milky and Browny by providing further care and physiotherapy. The organization offered a nurturing environment where Milky spent two fulfilling years before passing away peacefully, and where Browny continues to thrive. This partnership ensures ongoing care for animals requiring specialized attention.
• TSPCA (Thane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSPCA collaborated with ARAC in Kalu's cancer treatment case. The partnership involved a concerted effort by animal lovers and the rescue group to rescue Kaalu who was suffering from penile cancer. TSPCA's support was instrumental in providing the resources and expertise needed for Kaalu's successful surgery and recovery.
• MCGM Veterinary Health Department (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARAC actively participated in anti-rabies vaccination drives organized by MCGM Veterinary Health Department. The collaboration covered areas including Khar West Station, Old Khar, Mahim West Station, SNDT College, and BSNL Santacruz. This partnership demonstrates effective joint efforts between governmental bodies and non-profit organizations in addressing public health issues.
• MilaapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMilaap fundraising platform is used for online donations to support stray animals. The platform enables donors to contribute via Paytm and other payment methods, facilitating fund collection for medical treatments and operational costs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• In Defense of Animals (IDA) India: India-focused animal welfare organization running shelters, sanctuaries, and adoption programs in multiple cities. Comparable scope (rescue + shelter + adoption) but with multi-city footprint, contrasting with ARAC's single-city focus.
• RESQ Charitable Trust: Pune-based animal welfare NGO operating 24/7 rescue helpline, ambulance, treatment, and adoption services. Closely comparable service model to ARAC but anchored in a different metro, useful as a regional scale/expansion analogue.
• Bombay SPCA: Mumbai-based oldest animal welfare society offering shelter, veterinary care, rescue, and adoption services. Direct peer operating in the same city with similar comprehensive animal welfare service portfolio and donor-driven funding model.
• Friendicoes: Delhi-based animal welfare organization with shelter, rescue, sterilisation, and adoption programs. Comparable service mix and grassroots NGO model to ARAC; serves as a benchmark for replication in Delhi NCR.
• SPCA Thane (TSPCA): Thane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — a peer NGO that has directly partnered with ARAC on cases. Operates the same Mumbai Metropolitan Region with similar scope (cruelty case intervention, treatment, rescue), making it a tightly comparable peer for governance and service overlap.
• World for All Animal Care and Adoption: Mumbai-based animal welfare NGO that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes stray dogs and cats. Direct comparable to ARAC in geography, scope of services (rescue, adoption, treatment), and grassroots community-led fundraising model.
• Blue Cross of India: Chennai-based animal welfare organization running shelters, ambulances, sterilization programs, and rescue operations. Closely comparable service portfolio (shelter + ABC + ambulance) but in a different metro, providing a structural benchmark for scaling beyond one city.

Broad incumbents

• PETA India: Mumbai-headquartered animal rights organization active in cruelty investigations, advocacy, and rescues. Overlaps with ARAC's cruelty-prevention and rescue work but operates broader advocacy and campaigning rather than grassroots daily feeding.
• People for Animals India (PFA): India's largest animal welfare NGO network with chapters across multiple cities. Comparable in mission (stray animal care, cruelty prevention, sterilization) but operates nationally rather than as a single-city grassroots NGO.

Regional players

• Animal Aid Unlimited: Udaipur-based animal hospital and rescue operation running high-volume street dog sterilization and treatment programs. Comparable at the operational model level (heavy daily treatment + ABC + adoption) but operates in a different geography and with international funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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