SHELTER

The shelter at Kovalam is very spacious and airy by design in order to maintain healthy environment as we have a number of animals are under the same roof. Our shelter houses 100+ animals currently that are leftovers of the stray dogs and cats birth control and mange treatment program. Those animals who are too old or weak to fend for themselves or have a permanent injury like paralysis or skin disease are housed in our shelters where they will live the rest of their lives in peace.

Quality of Care is very important for us and we do a number of quality checks and maintain high standards here. 

The shelter for dogs is an open space with adequate room for them to move around and just be themselves. These animals are segregated by temperament and size within this area. Dogs are territorial and tend to fight with each other if their space is invaded upon. We take great care to ensure this space is not overcrowded and the animals are not stressed. We have also installed bathtubs and running water supply for the volunteers to give the animals their weekly or monthly bath. 

The shelter for cats is one of its kind (probably in the world) which is a natural and airy place to live and thrive. These eco friendly huts are made of natural material spanning over two floors for the cats to bask in the natural weather and also adequately protected from any harsh weather like heat or rains. They can move on various perches and climbing places which cats are naturally inclined to do. 

Any new arrivals are quarantined in a separate section that is fully enclosed with meshes where they are monitored for 1 or 2 weeks before being integrated into the main section.

• All the animals get lots of TLC - tender loving care. They look healthy and in good spirits
• The animals get good quality nutritious food two times a day. Yumm!
• Our shelters are very well maintained, bright and cheerful.
• The place is airy and has a good distribution of natural light that helps take care of the animals easily.
• The shelter areas are clean, dry, and as comfortable as possible.
• We aim to reduce stress for the animals with grooming, exercise and behavioral enrichment.
• We have an ongoing comprehensive health care program with preventive inoculations given at the right time
• We monitor each animal individually for signs of sickness or weakness
• Animals that have or are suspected of having a contagious condition are isolated
• We maintain a quarantine area for separating sick from healthy
• We ensure that each sick or injured animal is immediately attended to and taken for veterinary treatment if required.
• Health records of each animal is maintained
• We also try place as many animals as possible into responsible, loving homes
• The Shelter is provided with required electricity, water supply and waste disposal to prevent disease and contaminatio