Initiatives
Pakistan’s first program that focuses on coexistence
Jaandar is proud to run Pakistan’s first program focused on helping people and street animals live together peacefully. We believe real change happens when humans and animals learn to share space without fear or conflict.
That is why we have built a system where street animals can continue living on the streets where they are often safer and happier than in shelters.
We care for them by feeding them daily, showing them love, and making sure they are vaccinated, neutered or spayed, and tagged.
We also work closely with local authorities to stop culling and help people understand that these animals have a right to live.
We have seen real progress, with growing support from residents and fewer cases of violence against animals.
We have worked hard to make the streets a safe home for these animals. They are the true citizens of the streets. But there is still a long road ahead. Years of fear and hatred cannot be erased overnight. We are committed to this journey, step by step, until coexistence becomes the norm.
Pakistan’s first authority approved TNVR
Trap-Neuter/Spay-Vaccinate-Tag-Release (TNVR) is important in Pakistan, where dog culling and poisoning are still used to control stray populations.
These methods are cruel and inefficient. When dogs are removed from an area, new ones quickly take their place, and the cycle continues.
TNVR is a better solution. It helps control the population by preventing the birth of litters, who often suffer from weather, hunger, accidents, or culling. Neutered and spayed dogs stay healthier and guard their area, preventing new dogs from moving in.
At Jaandar, we have been running TNVR campaigns, starting outside Askari 10 and now in DHA Phase 8 (Ex Park View) in collaboration with The Crazy Cats Project.
TNVR saves lives and gives authorities a kinder, more effective option.
We are also raising awareness to help residents and officials understand TNVR and how to support it.
Together, we can create safer neighborhoods for both people and animals.
Pakistan’s first systematic food drives
1. Our food drive is one of the most important and deeply valued tasks we undertake. For the past two years, we have been feeding street dogs dinner every day, with our food drive family fluctuating between 20 to 30 dogs. We find this mission deeply personal because we understand how crucial food is. Without it, we get irritable and sick, and it is the same for these animals. Providing food makes their lives a little easier.
2. We do not just distribute food randomly. Instead, we have six designated spots where we serve fresh, home-cooked meals to ensure every dog gets an equal portion. This method prevents dominant dogs from hoarding the food and allows everyone to eat. Additionally, if a dog misses food for two or three consecutive days, we can quickly identify it and recognize if the dog is unwell, allowing us to take action early and ensure they receive the care they need.
3. No matter the weather, whether it is raining, foggy, or extremely hot, our food drive continues without interruption. In the summer, we also conduct hydration drives, providing water and yogurt to keep the dogs hydrated and cool during the scorching heat.
Rescue and rehabilitation
The only way to ensure animals are happy on the streets is by addressing every issue, whether it is ticks, fever, limping, fractures, or wounds, at the earliest stage. Without timely treatment, even a minor wound can deteriorate into a maggot infested injury.
We have conducted over 100 rescues and after treatment, most animals were healthy enough to return to the streets. Some cases, like paralysis, required shelter care where shelter teams cooperated with us and took in animals under monthly sponsorship programs.
Timely intervention can ensure street animals live healthier, happier lives in the homes they have always known, the streets.
Awareness
In a society where animals are often misunderstood or mistreated, awareness is our first line of defense.
At Jaandar, we run campaigns to challenge harmful beliefs, educate communities, and build empathy for street animals.
Whether it is through school sessions, public talks, or community outreach, we bring people face-to-face with the realities these animals endure and the beauty of their resilience.
We do not just inform. We ignite compassion.
Advocacy
While we work tirelessly to implement solutions like TNVR, we must also recognize that until we treat animal rights as a legitimate issue and fight for their justice, meaningful change will remain out of reach.
When a dog was thrown off a building in Karachi or when dogs were suffocated in Islamabad, we protested for those souls because such cruelty does not define our culture.
When authorities repeatedly shot dogs in Lahore, we protested and also spoke at a press conference, urging the authorities to stop culling. Our efforts led to a stay order on the culling, thanks to the support of animal rights lawyer Altamush Saeed, who has always been there to back us in this fight.
Animal rights are not a fleeting trend. They are a moral imperative and a response to blatant injustice. Animals are not silent. They express their suffering. We must learn to hear. It is our responsibility to amplify their voices and fight for their dignity.
At Jaandar, we are committed to standing for animal rights in Pakistan for as long as we exist.
Adoption
“Adopt, don’t shop” may seem like a cliché, but it holds immense power. By adopting, you can save a life and make a real difference. It is a purposeful act that changes both the animal’s life and yours.
Please consider adopting and helping in any way you can. You can support our mission by sponsoring an animal, donating, volunteering, or adopting. Every contribution counts, and together, we can create a kinder world for those who need it most.
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