WSD Calendar - Hope 2013

 

You will be happy to know that the WSD calendar (Wall and Desk) for 2013 is now available. The theme of this year's calendar is of hope, based on the story of Asha and thus the story of each street dog and the odd cat that goes through the WSD kennels, be it for treatment, sterilisation or sheltering after abandonment.

The calendar is available at various outlets in Mumbai and Kolkata. (Please see list given below). It can also be couriered to various cities outside Mumbai (check with us on the courier costs depending on the no and type). It is priced at Rs 150 (Wall and Desk) as a donation towards WSD's sterilisation, immunization and health care programmes.  To order the WSD calendar, you can e-mail on wsdindia@gmail.com or call 64222838.

Photographs taken by Rohan Mukerjee, Parizaad Dotiwalla, Anil Purohit, , Abodh Aras & Daniela Cony.

The story of Asha – an aptly named street dog – taught all of us at WSD to never stop hoping... and loving life. We found Asha in a slum near Worli. Her face was eaten away by maggots, leaving her with  no discernible features. Even then, despite the agonising pain, she wagged her tail vigorously, as though to thank us for rescuing her!

February

The magnificent Bruno, a German Shepard, is the only abandoned pet whose original name we know. We found him tied to a pole near Crawford Market with a note from the family who abandoned him. Over the years, WSD has rescued hundreds of pets abandoned on the streets like Bruno and found good homes for them.

The spirited Asha responded very well to her treatment but the affected parts of her face grew skin without any hair. She may not have won beauty contests where the beauty is only skin deep. But her personality shone through... her loving licks and bubbly barks winning over many hearts. After a year of lighting up our lives at the WSD kennels, she was adopted by Vanessa, a WSD volunteer and dog behaviour expert, who met Asha and loved her enough to take her home. Asha now resides at one of the most coveted addresses in Mumbai. But, more importantly, she has found a place in the hearts of a wonderful family. 

Through this year's WSD calendar, which has been inspired by her, we hope to introduce you to some of the wonderful dogs in our kennels and give you a glimpse into their lives. Over the years, we at WSD have realised that each dog comes with his own destiny. Very often, we don’t know their past... whether theye were abandoned, lost, abused or born on the street and looked after by people who also don’t have a roof over their heads. But we have seen their futures unfold before our eyes.

March 

Puppy was treated by WSD as an out-patient. Pups are a rarity at WSD as we do not have a separate puppy pen. On a daily basis, WSD treats scores of such animals as out-patients – pups, kittens, dogs and cats – who are brought in by animal lovers, volunteers and poor people who care for them, all free of charge. 

Asha's success was echoed in the tales of other dogs too. But, just as many street dogs don't have stories with happy endings. Not all of them get adopted and that’s why we endeavour to make their stay with us as comfortable as possible. They adapt, they have their routines and the kennel is now their home. But it's not the same as having a real home and master. Their lives are incomplete.

September

Tripod, our three-legged cat, has a field day every day, roaming around the WSD kennels and compound. Where there is food, there is Tripod. His favourite place is a vantage point near the kitchen! Here, he is seen against the wall of the WSD kennels which bears the WSD logo painted by school children. Though we are a dog kennel, WSD does get the odd cat, which led to us starting a small cat-sterilisation programme some years ago.

Here's where you come in. Dogs so wonderfully and seamlessly fill the spaces in our lives and reward us with their unconditional love. Give them a place in your home and they’ll give you their hearts – for life. Adopt a stray dog today!

August

Candy is the reigning queen of the WSD kennels and part of our kennel reception committee. Candy just loves people and came to WSD with a mangled leg due to an accident. It had to be amputated, but nevertheless, Candy holds the distinction of being the fastest dog in the kennels!

July 

Tiger, an airport dog, thrives in human company. He is most happy when volunteers and groups from schools and colleges come to walk him. WSD has housed more than 300 dogs brought from the airport and found homes for most of them. WSD encourages volunteers to ‘Walk the Dogs’ at the WSD kennels. 

The calendar is available at various outlets in Mumbai. (Please see list given below). It can also be couriered to various cities outside Mumbai (check with us on the courier costs depending on the no and type). It is priced at Rs 150 (Wall and Desk) as a donation towards WSD's sterilisation, immunization and health care programmes.  To order the WSD calendar, you can e-mail on wsdindia@gmail.com or call 64222838.

Outlets in Mumbai

South Mumbai

Colaba and Kala Ghoda
 

WSD Office: C/o Mr F. Broacha, 2nd Flr, Yeshwant Chambers, B.Bharucha Marg, Near Fab India, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 23 Tel : 64222838 
Rhythm House : 40, K. Dubash Marg (Rampart Row), Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400023. Tel: 4322 2727 
Greenfields : Army Navy Building ( back entrance), Behind Westside, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 23. Tel : 22853784
 

Churchgate

Dr Leena Dalal’s Clinic :Green Fields, Opposite Oval Maidan, Churchgate, Mumbai – 21 Tel: 66153497 
 

Kemps Corner

Ibrahim’s Pet Shop : Kemps Corner, Mumbai – Tel: 23806278 
 

Tardeo

Pawfect : Shop no AS 10, Forjett Street, Anand Nagar building , Tardeo, Mumbai. Tel : 64463129 
 

Central Mumbai
 Dr Makrand Chavan’s Clinic : Shop No 1, Matoshree Tower, Kohinoor Mills Lane, Shivaji Park, Dadar – Mumbai- 28 Tel: 24380756
 

Kings Circle 

NADS, Room12,Shanti Niketan, Opp Kapol Nivas, Dr B A Road, Near Kings Circle,Mumbai. Tel : 24171984

Western Suburbs

Bandra
Paws and Furs : Shop No 3, Kailash,156, Waterfield Road, Bandra, Mumbai. Tel: 66990858 
Tailwaggers : 16th Road, Behind Hawaian Shack, Bandra, Mumbai. Tel: 9820127572

Khar
Dawgz : B4, Snowhite CHS, Ground Floor, 18th Road, Opposite Fabindia on Khar Danda Road, Khar (W), Mumbai. Tel 26056810

Juhu

Pawwfect, Shop No1. T135 Coalho's Compound (near Sangeeta apts). Juhu Tara Rd. Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400049. Tel No :  9167719702

Vile Parle

Pet Range : Shop No 4, Saroj Building, Opposite Grasshopper Restaurant, Near Nanavati Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai 400 056.  Tel :67305365

Kolkata

Anokhi: Russel Street, Kolkata

 P.S. Please phone and check with outlet about availability before going

The WSD MEGA BOOK SALE and SALE OF WILDLIFE PHOTOS

The Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD) is an animal welfare NGO that sterilizes and immunizes stray dogs. We also have an adoption program for abandoned pets and pariahs, an on-site first–aid program and an education and awareness program in schools, colleges, streets and slums. WSD has so far sterilized more than 42,500 stray dogs and impacted the lives of over a lakh and twenty thousand through first-aid, immunization and adoption.

WSD spends Rs 4,00,000 per month on the above activities and we depend on the largesse of donors to fund these activities.

One of the methods of raising funds to sustain our costs is our regular book sales and we are having a MEGA BOOK SALE on May 21 to 24, 2012 at Girgaum,near Opera House. 

You will find a treasure trove of books(new and secondhand) on various subjects including Children, Fiction, Non-fiction, Religion, Self-Help, Hobbies, Poetry at throwaway prices and New Releases at a Special Price.

Books donated from Mr Pritish Nandy's book collection will also be on display.

Also on sale will be 25 magnificent photographs of birds and animals in the wild shot by wildlife photographer and animal lover, Mandar Deshmukh, who has donated these framed works to WSD

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The proceeds of the Book Sale and framed works would be used to fund the above–mentioned programs.

Venue : LAXMI BAUG HALL, Avantikabai Gokhale Road, (Auto Spare Parts Market Lane), Off Lamington Road, Near Opera House, Girgaum, Mumbai - 4

Date : May 21-24, 2012 (Mon-Thu) 10 am to 9 pm

Call WSD on 64222838/9819100808 or e-mail wsdindia@gmail.com

WSD Summer Workshops For Kids

The Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD) is an animal welfare NGO that sterilizes and immunizes stray dogs. We also have an adoption program for abandoned pets and pariahs, an on-site first–aid program and an education and awareness program in schools, colleges, streets and slums. WSD has so far sterilized more than 43,000 stray dogs and impacted the lives of over a lakh and twenty thousand through first-aid, immunization and adoption.

The Welfare Of Stray Dogs (WSD) announces fun-filled summer workshops for kids on various activities with a street dog theme

1) Story Telling Workshop with Jerry Pinto, Journalist and Author on Saturday, May 12, 2012  (11 am to 1 pm)  Ages - 5 to 10 years
Come spin some stories about street dogs

2) Painting Workshop with Art For Akanksha, A division of The Akanksha Foundation  on Thursday, May 17, 2012 (11am to 1 pm) - Ages - 9 to 15 years
Learn how to draw pictures of street dogs in a creative and fun way.

3) Photography Workshop  with Arko Datta, award-winning photojournalist and Co-founder of Udaan - School Of Photography on Saturday, May 19, 2012 (10 am to12 pm) - Ages - 9 to 15 years
Learn the art of photographing your favorite street animal - Participants to bring their own camera.

4) Origami Workshop with Sonya Shastri, WSD volunteer on Thursday, May 24, 2012 (11am to 1 pm)  - Ages - 5 to 10 years
Have fun learning to make origami animals 

5) Writing Workshop with Lyla Bavadam, Journalist, Frontline magazine  on Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Ages 9 to 15 years
Be a street dog reporter
    
6) Street Dog Treasure hunt -Saturday, June 2, 2012  9:00 am.  Ages 5 to 10 and Ages 11 - 15. Call WSD for start point details. Kids to be accompanied by one Adult. 
Find street dogs as the treasure with given clues.

Kids might have to search out "Traffic" with the given clues

Venue Of the Workshops

Workshops other than Photography and Street Dog Treasure Hunt will be conducted at Dream Catchers Hall, Greenfields Organic Shop, Army Navy Building(back-entrance),Opposite City Civil Court Post Office, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 23. Tel : 22853784

Photography workshop will be conducted at the WSD kennels, Saat Rasta, near Dhobi Ghat, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai - 11

Workshop Fee - One Workshop - Rs 200,  Two Workshops - Rs 300, Three and above - Rs 500 
Limited seats so please register in advance.
Contact no - 64222838 or 9819100808 or e-mail wsdindia@gmail.com

WSD - Best Friends- Calendar 2012

 

You will be happy to know that the WSD calendar(Wall and Desk) for 2012 is now available. The theme of this year's calendar is Best Friends. It is a celebration of the bond that street dogs have developed with other living beings … be it other dogs, cats, and of course…people.

The calendar is available at various outlets in Mumbai. (Please see given below). It can also be couriered to various cities outside Mumbai(check with us on the courier costs depending on the no and type). It is priced at Rs 150 (Wall and Desk) as a donation towards WSD's sterilisation, immunization and health care programmes.

The WSD Calendar for 2012 is inspired by Julie from the Oval Maidan. Julie’s life truly epitomized what friendship is all about. Providing a gentle haven where the other can be relaxed and feel safe. Being together without needing to pretend. Loving another person in spite of flaws and imperfections.

Julie got along famously with the pets that came to the Oval and the strays that lived there. She did not distinguish between the pedigreed and the pariah. She embraced them all with the joie de vivre that was so characteristic of her.
 

As you flip through the pages of this calendar, you will be moved by the uplifting stories that tell of the unconditional love and devotion shared among friends (on twos and fours!)
 

So come, join the Best Friends as they sing their “Song of Friendship”
 

The photos have been taken by Rohan Mukerjee. Rohan has been a dedicated volunteer with WSD for several years. His passion for animals is clearly evident in the poignant images that have graced the pages of the current as well as all previous WSD calendars. Rohan holds a Master’s degree in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh and is presently working for Samrakshan, an NGO dedicated to preserving the forests in Meghalaya. Rohan’s commitment to WSD continues with the annual trips that he religiously makes to Mumbai to shoot for the WSD calendar every year

To order a calendar, E-mail: wsdindia@gmail.com or you can buy them from the list of outlets given below.

Mumbai

South Mumbai
 

Colaba and Kala Ghoda
 

WSD Office: C/o Mr F. Broacha, 2nd Flr, Yeshwant Chambers, B.Bharucha Marg, Near Fab India, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 23 Tel : 64222838
Rhythm House : 40, K. Dubash Marg (Rampart Row), Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400023. Tel: 4322 2727
Greenfields : Army Navy Building ( back entrance), Behind Westside, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 23. Tel : 22853784
 

Churchgate
Dr Leena Dalal’s Clinic :Green Fields, Opposite Oval Maidan, Churchgate, Mumbai – 21 Tel: 66153497
 

Kemps Corner
Ibrahim’s Pet Shop : Kemps Corner, Mumbai – Tel: 23806278
 

Tardeo
Pawfect : Shop no AS 10, Forjett Street, Anand Nagar building , Tardeo, Mumbai. Tel : 64463129
 

Central Mumbai
 
Blue Frog : Mathuradas Mills Compound, NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Opposite Kamala Mills Compound, Entrance From Tulsi Pipe Rd Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013 Tel : 40332300
Dr Makrand Chavan’s Clinic : Shop No 1, Matoshree Tower, Kohinoor Mills Lane, Shivaji Park, Dadar – Mumbai- 28 Tel: 24380756
 

Kings Circle

NADS, Room12,Shanti Niketan, Opp Kapol Nivas, Dr B A Road, Near Kings Circle,Mumbai. Tel : 24171984
 
Western Suburbs
 
Bandra
Paws and Furs : Shop No 3, Kailash,156, Waterfield Road, Bandra, Mumbai. Tel: 66990858
Tailwaggers : 16th Road, Behind Hawaian Shack, Bandra, Mumbai. Tel: 9820127572

Khar
Dawgz : B4, Snowhite CHS, Ground Floor, 18th Road, Opposite Fabindia on Khar Danda Road, Khar (W), Mumbai. Tel 26056810
 

Vile Parle

Pet Range : Shop No 4, Saroj Building, Opposite Grasshopper Restaurant, Near Nanavati Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai 400 056. 

Happy Diwali 2011

Cycle for WSD on April 24, 2011

Cycle for WSD in the BSA Hercules India Cyclothon on April 24, 2011 (Sunday) to be held at the Bandra Kurla Complex. You can fill the form to cycle for charity on April 22 and 23, 2011 ( Fri and Sat) from 10 am to 7 pm at the MMRDA grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex or call the Charity Helpline on 9833601068 for more details and tell them you want to cycle for WSD.

The whole entry fee of Rs 1000 would go as a donation to WSD. Look up the charity registration form at http://www.bsaindiacyclothon.com/documents/Website-Charity-Registration-Form.pdf

There are three categories for individuals

Junior Ride (8 to 13 years) Non - Competitive 06km
Amateur Ride (18 years and above) Non - Competitive 20km
LG Green Ride ( 14 years and above) Non- Competitive 10km

The Mumbai Twestival 2011

The Welfare of Stray Dogs(WSD) has been chosen as the NGO from Mumbai in the Twestival Local 2011 - an annual event that encourages local groups of Twitter users to raise money and awareness in aid of their favorite charities.

Twestival was born out of the idea that if cities were able to collaborate on an international scale, but work from a local level, it could have a spectacular impact. Since 2009, over 200 cities have participated by hosting offline events raising close to $1.2 million for 137 causes; most notably education and clean water.

Now, we need your help to spread the word and raise funds.  GiveIndia, the online fundraising partner, will be offering additional money to the city/NGO that raises the most and has the most donors. So far, over Rs.10,000 has been raised but we can do more.

You can donate as little as Rs.110 or as much as you’d like.  Here’s the link: http://www.giveindia.org/give/pledgepage/MumbaiTwestival

What else can you do?

1.  Put the link and this message as your Facebook status:
 

Help the Welfare of Stray Dogs win the Twestival by donating Rs.110 today!

2.  Tweet the link to your followers http://www.giveindia.org/give/pledgepage/MumbaiTwestival

3.  Write a blog post about the Twestival.
So, donate now and spread the word so that we get the maximum support for the Welfare of Stray Dogs. Let’s reach out and help the stray dogs of Mumbai! 

Also do come for the Mumbai Twestival Event 

Venue : Wtf, Khar, Mumbai

Date : 24th March,2011. Thursday.

Time: 7pm - 10 pm.

Entry fee is Rs 300 and above. So pay it to http://bit.ly/giveMumbai or you can pay it on the spot. Get a guest or two along. 

Here are the links.

On facebook : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198610060159079

On twitter : http://twtup.com/MumTwestival11 

Show us your support and be there.

If you still want to help us out, send a shout out to @mumtwestival or an email to rashiv@gmail.com

And big Woof here and see you there. 

Photo Credit : Rohan Mukerjee for The WSD-Strays of Mumbai Calendar 2010