A Sanctuary For Injured Animals, This NGO In Delhi Has Been Fighting For The Rights Of The Voiceless

SGACC has been championing the rights of voiceless animals for over 40 years now  

SGACC believes that animals are people too. Like us, they are entitled to the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Since its inauguration in September 1983, the shelter home has been striving to serve as a prototype for other animal care centres around India. It is India's oldest and one of the largest all-animal shelters and it opens its doors to all animals in need, regardless of the number or type. No animal is turned away. 

“India still has a long way to go when it comes to animal welfare. People abandon their pets, pour boiling water on strays, and poison their food - we come across so many cases on a daily basis. You would be surprised to know out of the 10 rescues we do, 7 of them are hit-and-run cases! While we have been doing all we can for all these years, the need is ever-increasing and we want to do so much more,” - Manta Sidhu. 

SGACC has a round-the-clock animal ambulance service and helpline, and their OPD treats over 200 animals every single day. The organization also works hand in hand with the police to rescue and care for animals involved in cruelty cases, providing them with a second chance at a life free from harm. Under the patronage of Maneka Gandhi, SGACC stands as a pioneering facility named after her late husband, Sanjay Gandhi. 

SGACC has also done ground-breaking work in taking care of abandoned horses, camels, donkeys, and the like. They get cases where visually challenged and old horses have been forced to carry heavy loads or have been treated horribly just to provide entertainment at a wedding or a function. The work they do is important especially when there is so much ignorance about animal welfare. The organisation is now building another hospital building that will be able able to house many more sick and injured animals. They’re in dire need of construction materials. 

“We are an organisation solely dependent on donations and while we try our best to give these animals a better life, we often fall short of providing them with proper food and medicines too. It is a constant struggle and any contribution will be helpful.” 

Your support matters - thousands of helpless animals can find safety again 

SGACC is a ray of hope for all those animals who have been left to die on the streets - they get a safe home, nutritious food, and the medical treatment they need. The organisation works tirelessly to give innocent animals a second chance at life. Your support will help them do more.

Let’s come together to ensure that every animal receives the love, care, and chance at a better life that they truly deserve.

About the NGO: Inaugurated in September 1983, the SGACC is home to over 3000 animals at any given point. . Under the patronage of Maneka Gandhi, this pioneering facility named after her husband, Sanjay Gandhi, has flourished into a well-staffed, well-equipped, veterinary centre that is a boon for animals and their well-wishers. SGACC is open 24/7 and runs a round-the-clock animal ambulance at a nominal cost and a helpline. Its busy OPD treats over 200 animals a day providing medical, diagnostic, and surgical services. It is part of the city municipality's ABC (Animal Birth Control) programme wherein it sterilises and vaccinates street dogs. It works closely with the police to take in and care for animals confiscated in cruelty cases such as overloading and neglectful ownership. It organises a thrice-weekly adoption stall at a shopping mall through which it has placed over 2000 Indian puppies in loving homes