Chennai Floods – Helpline Numbers for Animal Rescue Operations

Rains in Chennai have reduced their fury and flood water levels are also receding but the condition at the ground level is still challenging. People are struggling to bring life back to normal amid loss of lives, infrastructure and fear of disease outbreak. With regards to the voiceless creatures of Chennai, the struggle is more enormous. The heart-warming support that the Chennaites are coming up with – both at individual and organisational level is inspiring. Organisations from diverse backgrounds are teaming up with various animal welfare groups to look after the flood-affected animals of Chennai. For instance, organisations like Chennai Trekking Club and Human Society International have clubbed with Blue Cross of India to care for the poor beings.

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Listening to the silent pleas for help, NGOs and general public are pooling resources and funds for food, medicines and shelter for animals like dogs, cats and cows. The scared, injured and starving animals of Chennai range from dogs, cats, cows to donkeys, snakes and rare animals like pangolin.

Helpline for Animals

To report about injured, starving and stranded animals or pets in Chennai, please find below the Helpline Numbers of various groups which are involved in animal rescue in Chennai. You will also find the respective bank details of the organisations in case you wish to join the righteous cause.

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1. Blue Cross of India

To contribute towards their efforts at animal rescue and care, please Contact at:

Ph: 044-22354959/044-22300655/044-22300666

Email: bluecrossofindia@gmail.com

If you live outside India, you can make the donation through: www.chalusa.org

2. SRM Social Club

Ph: 9840293438

It is one of the clubs run by the SRM University, Kattankulathur (Tamil Nadu).

3. Chennai Floods – Animal Relief

Ph: 9884844444

It is a community on Facebook which is working along with Wildlife SOS to rescue and help animals affected in Chennai floods. In order to contribute towards their noble cause please visit:

https://www.ketto.org/helpchennaifloodanimals

(All donations go to Wildlife SOS and are tax exempt under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.)

4. PFCI (People for Cattle in India)

Based in Chennai, the registered NGO is actively working with volunteers to rescue, feed, treat and shelter animals. To make a contribution in their noble endeavour, Please Contact at:

Ph: 98415888852 / 9500149181 / 9677273780

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The devastating floods in Chennai have also brought to the forefront the goodness of human heart. This collective goodness would go a long way in bringing back a more beautiful and humane Chennai. Please contribute in any way you can to be a part of the restoration process of our beloved city.