Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about who we are, what we do today, and how you can help.
What is Pawlitics Foundation?
A new animal-welfare initiative in Bengaluru, started alongside Pawlitics. We’re building programmes for rescue and treatment, vaccination, sterilisation support, fostering, adoption, and community care. Read our story.
Do you rescue injured dogs?
Not yet. We are not an emergency rescue service at this stage. If you’ve found an injured dog, follow our guide, Found an Injured Dog in Bengaluru?, and contact a veterinarian or an established rescue organisation.
Are you a registered NGO?
Not yet. We are setting up the Foundation and will publish registration details on this website once registration is complete. We don’t claim any registration or tax exemption we don’t have.
Are donations tax-deductible?
No. Donations are not currently eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G. We’ll update this answer if that changes.
How can I volunteer?
See the roles on our volunteer page and register your interest. No experience is needed.
Can I adopt a dog from you?
Our adoption programme hasn’t opened yet, so no dogs are listed. You can register your interest and we’ll contact you when it does.
Can you remove or relocate the dogs in my area?
No. Under India’s Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, community dogs are sterilised, vaccinated, and returned to their own area, and relocation is not the approach the rules follow. Recent Supreme Court directions set out specific exceptions, which our guide explains. If you have concerns about a particular dog, contact your local municipal body.
Is it legal to feed community dogs?
Feeding is recognised as a compassionate act, but it should happen at designated feeding spots and agreed times. Read Feeding Community Dogs for the details.
I was bitten by a dog. What should I do?
Wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor the same day about anti-rabies treatment. Read Dog Bites and Rabies.