Manalistrays

What Manalistrays does

Manali Strays is a registered charitable trust (#1/2020) and the first animal rescue charity and veterinary hospital in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India, founded in 2019 by four co-founders. The organization operates a fixed rescue centre and veterinary hospital in Manali with Fear-Free care methodology, surgical suite, parvo isolation room, and microscopy-based diagnostics, alongside mobile veterinary services delivered via periodic Animal Birth Control (ABC) camps, rabies vaccination drives, and Animal Health Camps reaching remote mountain villages across Parvati, Tirthan, Hallan, Lug, and Kharal valleys and Lahaul & Spiti district. It also runs a Compassion Education Program in local schools.

The core service portfolio comprises six integrated offerings: (1) Veterinary Care Services for street animals and pets, including surgery and inpatient care; (2) the Animal Birth Control program sterilizing dogs at 2,000-3,000 INR per dog across Kullu district; (3) the Rabies Vaccination Campaign vaccinating approximately 1,000 dogs annually; (4) Animal Health Camps providing mobile veterinary care to remote villages; (5) the Compassion Education Program reaching 200+ school children; and (6) a Dog Sponsorship Program via Donorbox enabling recurring individual-animal sponsorship.

The business model is a donation-funded non-profit with monthly operating expenses of approximately 300,000 INR (~$3,700). Revenue streams include one-time and recurring public donations processed through Donorbox (Indian and non-Indian bank accounts), Stripe, and PayPal, plus in-kind contributions via an Amazon Wishlist. The organization holds 80g tax-exempt certification and Ministry of Home Affairs CSR registration, enabling Indian corporate donor participation. Operating geographies span Kullu district (5,503 km²) and adjacent districts; a UK-registered affiliate (Manali Strays UK) supports international fundraising. Customer segments are highly fragmented, serving street/stray animals as the primary beneficiary, with secondary segments of pet owners, remote village residents, and school children. The team comprises four founders including paravets and a PhD in immunology, supported by veterinary professionals, scientists, and volunteers from India, the UK, and South Africa.

Name

Manalistrays

Legal name

Manali Strays

Website

https://manalistrays.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manali Strays is a charitable trust and the first animal rescue charity and veterinary hospital in Kullu district, India, providing veterinary care, sterilization, rabies vaccination, mobile health camps, and compassion education to street animals, pet owners, and remote mountain village residents, funded entirely by public donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAD

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAE

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEANAH

Mobile & Emergency Veterinary Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

SECONDARYHLAMAAAE

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

SECONDARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Veterinary hospital
• Animal birth control
• Rabies vaccination
• Mobile veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Manali, Kullu district

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: As a registered charitable trust, Manali Strays operates entirely on donations from the public. Monthly expenses reach approximately 300,000 INR to cover medical supplies, ambulance fuel, food for animals, staff costs, and electricity.
2. Amazon Wishlist Contributions: Supporters can purchase essential items (cleaning products, blankets, bandages, flea treatment, etc.) from the organization's Amazon Wishlist, which are shipped directly to the charity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Manali Strays is the first animal rescue charity and veterinary hospital in Kullu district, India, providing free veterinary care, sterilization, and rabies vaccination for street and owned animals. The organization operates a veterinary hospital with Fear-Free methodology, runs periodic Animal Birth Control camps across villages, conducts rabies vaccination drives (~1,000 dogs per year), and sends mobile Animal Health Camps to remote mountain villages. Its offerings are funded entirely by public donations.

Product overview

Manali Strays operates as a single unified charity offering integrated animal rescue and welfare services, centered around its veterinary hospital and rescue center in Kullu district, India. The core service portfolio includes: Veterinary Care Services (inpatient treatment, surgery, mobile clinic), Animal Birth Control programs (sterilization camps), Rabies Vaccination campaigns, Animal Health Camps (mobile outreach to remote villages), and the Compassion Education Program (school-based education). Additional offerings include a Dog Sponsorship Program for ongoing care of specific rescued animals and the Manali Tails educational blog. These services work together to provide end-to-end animal welfare—from emergency medical treatment and population control to community education and prevention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary Care Services Full-service veterinary hospital providing treatment for street animals and pets in Kullu district, including surgery, diagnostics with microscopy, an isolation room for parvo cases, and round-the-clock inpatient care. Staff are trained in the Fear-Free care methodology to minimize animal stress.
• Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program Sterilization program for stray dogs and cats conducted as periodic surgical camps across Kullu district and beyond (including Lahaul & Spiti). Each sterilization includes medicines, absorbable sutures, rabies vaccine, dog food for three days, staff wages, and overhead costs, costing 2000-3000 INR per dog.
• Rabies Vaccination Campaign Annual rabies vaccination drives vaccinating approximately 1,000 dogs per year against rabies, targeting herd immunity by vaccinating at least 70% of the dog population.
• Animal Health Camps Mobile veterinary clinics traveling to remote mountain villages (Kasol, Parvati Valley, Tirthan Valley, Hallan Valley, Lug Valley, Kharal Valley) providing health check-ups, vaccinations, and medical treatment for animals in underserved areas with no road access to veterinary facilities.
• Compassion Education Program Educational program for school children in Kullu district teaching animal welfare, the Five Freedoms, dog behavior and body language, and rabies prevention through interactive sessions at the rescue centre. Over 200 children from three schools have participated.
• Mobile Clinic Service Mobile veterinary service provided by Manali Strays ambulance attending to animals in their home location, including follow-up treatment over several days carried out with community support.
• Dog Sponsorship Program Individual dog sponsorship program enabling donors to support specific rescued dogs (including Sheffi, Leonardo, Enzo, and Bindiya) with ongoing medical care including medication and veterinary visits, processed via Donorbox.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vaccinates approximately 1,000 dogs against rabies each year
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Neighbourhood WoofminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Manali Strays teamed up with this Delhi-based organization to sterilize 101 dogs in Project Valley Dogs, covering the stretch of road between Khaknal and Naggar surrounding the Manali Strays rescue centre.
• Om Ashram International Yoga & Welfare SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021This organization generously funded an Animal Birth Control camp in Naggar where 41 dogs were sterilized over five days. The camp was requested and funded by this organization.
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) KoldamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020NTPC Koldam Hydro Power Campus approached Manali Strays to sterilize dogs at their campus. The charity successfully sterilized 64 dogs with the help of campus residents who fed and caught the friendlier dogs.
• Local Panchayats (Village Councils)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal village councils (Panchayats) in areas like Patlikhul, Keylong (Kelong Panchayat), and Kullu request and support Animal Birth Control camps in their villages.
• Local Government (SDM and Tehsildar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport from local government officials enabled Manali Strays' very first ABC camp in New Manali (November/December 2019) where 108 dogs were sterilized and vaccinated against rabies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Animal Aid Unlimited: Udaipur-based animal rescue charity with a hospital and mobile rescue teams treating street animals. Comparable as an Indian donation-funded charity running veterinary hospital services and outreach to underserved animal populations.
• Blue Cross of India: Chennai-based animal welfare charity running an animal hospital, ABC program, and shelter services. Comparable as a charity-run veterinary hospital providing rescue, treatment, and sterilization for street animals in India.
• Karuna Society for Animals: Andhra Pradesh-based animal welfare charity with a shelter and veterinary facility. Comparable as a regional Indian charity operating rescue, shelter, and ABC services for street animals.
• Friendicoes: Delhi-based animal welfare charity running a 24/7 animal hospital, shelter, and rescue ambulance. Comparable in providing veterinary care, sterilization, and rescue services funded primarily by donations.
• CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action): Bangalore-based nonprofit operating animal shelters, veterinary care, and ABC programs. Comparable charity operating model focused on stray animal welfare, sterilization, and rabies prevention in India.
• People for Animals (PFA): India's largest animal welfare charity network with hospitals, shelters, and ABC programs nationwide. Directly comparable as an animal welfare charity operating veterinary hospitals and sterilization campaigns, though at much greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• World Animal Protection: Global animal welfare NGO active in India with programs on stray animal management and rabies. Comparable in mission space but operates as a much larger global incumbent with multi-country donor reach.
• PETA India: Large national animal rights organization with broader advocacy mandate. Comparable only partially — PETA's focus is advocacy rather than direct veterinary hospital operations, but it competes for donor attention in the Indian animal welfare space.
• SPCA (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Long-established animal welfare organization with branches across India providing shelter, veterinary care, and ABC programs. Comparable but operates as a broader incumbent across many geographies.

Regional players

• Wildlife SOS: India-based charity focused on wildlife rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation with veterinary facilities. Comparable in operating rescue and veterinary infrastructure in India, though focused on wildlife rather than street dogs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeGEDINoBbEXqpiTS3QTnwQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/manalistraysrock
• Instagraminstragram.com/manalistrays

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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