Hyderabad's First Animal Sanctuary Is Now Open

Hyderabad inaugurated it’s first animal sanctuary earlier this week. The brainchild of young animal rights activist Mohammed Zabi Khan, the sanctuary (called A Place To Bark) is located at Miyakhangadda, Shankarpally Road.

The facility will have a clinic and space for caretakers as well. There is also a separate dog shelter within the space, with 34 spacious enclosures. But for Khan, it's more than a shelter - he says it will serve as an awareness and education centre as well. In an interview, 22-year-old Khan said “ This sanctuary is not just for Hyderabad. It will also be a model other cities can replicate.”

 

 

 

 

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Hyderabad will soon have its first Animal sanctuary and thanks to each one of you who donated?? Your continuous support is what we need to keep on with this project. Please watch the video to see the progress made so far Donate using the link in my Bio, every single amount counts. If you cannot donate please share the video wide on all your social media platforms and ask atleast 5friends to repost with the hastag  #hyderabadsfirstanimalsanctuary We have 1acre of land (near Gandipet 25mins drive from the city). The land is huge and we are counting on each one of you to help us construct a heaven for these voiceless souls. Work done so far: · Borewell · Land levelled and fenced completely ( 1acre) · made a clinic and a roam for caretakers · 34 specious (6*6feet size) enclosures built for dogs · Motor and shed Funding required for: · To build cattery (for abandoned and injured cats) · Aviary ( for injured birds) · And a bigger shed for larger animals (for injured and abandoned larger animals like cows, horses etc.) · To buy an Ambulance Donate here: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/hyderabadsanctuary Direct link in bio. @dineshtangulwarphotography Thanks for this video! You’re a blessing.

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Khan has been working diligently for animals for several years through his foundation and other initiatives and has received international recognition for the same. In addition to animal rescues and the new sanctuary, he is focusing on bringing about policy-level changes for the betterment of animals. 

_{*Feature image courtesy Moving Animals archive.}

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