Emergency rescue & trauma
Accident victims, injured strays, burnt or abused animals — rescue, stabilisation and emergency surgery.
70%
of rescues are strays
For the ones who can't ask for help.
Injured strays, abandoned pets, rescued wildlife — they rely entirely on the people who notice them. Samivra runs verified animal welfare fundraisers for rescue, treatment, sterilisation, shelter and rehabilitation — with funds paid directly to veterinary clinics and shelters.
What this category covers
Animal welfare causes we support on the platform
From emergency rescues to long-term shelter — here's what verified animal welfare fundraisers on Samivra typically fund.
Veterinary treatment
Surgeries, fracture repairs, infection treatment, cancer care and post-operative recovery at registered vet clinics.
Sterilisation & vaccination
ABC (Animal Birth Control) drives, anti-rabies vaccination camps and community sterilisation programmes.
Shelter & rehabilitation
Food, kennel space, daily care and behavioural rehabilitation at registered shelters and rescue centres.
Adoption & rehoming
Medical clearances, vaccination records and transport support for animals being adopted into safe homes.
Community feeding programmes
Daily feeding drives for community dogs and cats — funded by verified volunteers and shelters.
The rescue lifecycle
From injury to independence — four steps
An animal welfare fundraiser doesn't end at rescue. It funds the entire path back to health and safety. Here's how the funding is used.
Step 01
Rescue
Locating, safely capturing and transporting the animal to a vet or shelter — often the most urgent and time-sensitive step.
Step 02
Treatment
Surgery, medication, physiotherapy and monitoring — verified against vet clinic estimates and bills.
Step 03
Rehabilitation
Safe shelter, nutrition and behavioural recovery — especially for abused or traumatised animals.
Step 04
Rehome or release
Adoption into a verified home, or safe return to a managed community — with post-placement follow-up.
Who can raise
Verified animal welfare fundraisers can be started by
Every fundraiser is document-verified before it goes live. Here's who can start one.
Individual rescuer
Volunteers and independent rescuers who have physically rescued an animal and have vet documentation.
Registered shelter or rescue centre
Shelters with registration documents, licensed veterinary tie-ups and a functioning rescue operation.
Animal welfare NGO
NGOs running ABC drives, feeding programmes, sterilisation camps or rescue operations with beneficiary records.
Veterinary clinic
Clinics running low-cost or free treatment for stray animals, with case-level vet documentation.
Documents required
What you'll need to start a fundraiser
Keep these ready — complete documentation is the fastest way to get approved.
Vet estimate / treatment plan on clinic letterhead
Photos of the animal (before / current)
Rescue report / incident details
Rescuer ID proof
Shelter / NGO registration certificate
Vet clinic bank details (for direct payment)
Treatment invoices (for post-treatment cases)
Adoption / release plan (for rehoming cases)
Note: Additional documents may be requested depending
on the case. All personal and case documents are stored securely and
never made public.
Fund flow
Where the money goes — and where it doesn't
Animal welfare fundraisers work best when funds are paid directly to veterinary clinics and registered shelters.
1
Donation received
Funds collected in a designated campaign account via verified channels.
2
Case verification
Rescue report and vet estimate reviewed before approval.
3
Direct payment
Funds released to the vet clinic or shelter — not to the rescuer's personal account.
4
Milestone release
Multi-stage treatment (surgery + recovery) releases funds in stages against bills.
5
Receipts & closure
Donors receive receipts. Final utilisation summary prepared and campaign closed.
What's covered
Clear boundaries, so there are no surprises
Animal welfare crowdfunding works best when the scope is clear from the start.
What's covered
- Emergency rescue and stabilisation costs
- Veterinary surgery, treatment and medication
- Sterilisation (ABC) and vaccination drives
- Shelter food, kennel and daily care
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Adoption transport and health certification
- Community feeding programmes (registered)
What's not covered
- Purchase of animals (breeding, pet shops)
- Direct cash to the rescuer
- Unverified cases without photos or vet documents
- Cosmetic procedures without medical need
- Treatment at unregistered or unlicensed clinics
- Personal expenses of the rescuer (travel, food)
- Livestock or commercial farming animals
FAQ
Common questions about animal welfare crowdfunding
Can funds be paid directly to the vet clinic?
Yes — and this is our default for animal welfare fundraisers. Funds are released directly to the veterinary clinic or registered shelter against verified estimates and bills. This protects both donors and the animal, and ensures treatment actually happens.
What proof is needed that the animal exists?
Photos and video of the animal (showing the injury or condition), a rescue report describing where and when the animal was found, and a vet estimate with the clinic's letterhead. This is our minimum verification set — many campaigns provide more.
What if the animal doesn't survive treatment?
If funds were released to the clinic against treatment already provided, those are used. Any remaining funds are returned to donors or redirected to another verified rescue — with full disclosure on the campaign page.
Do you support feeding programmes for community animals?
Yes — but only for registered NGOs and shelters with documented feeding operations. Individual daily-feeding fundraisers are accepted on a case-by-case basis if the rescuer has a track record and beneficiary records.
Can funds be used for buying an animal?
No. Samivra does not fund the purchase of animals — this includes pet shops, breeders, or any form of animal trade. We only fund rescue, treatment, sterilisation, shelter and rehabilitation.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Not automatically. Tax benefits depend on whether the fundraiser is run through a registered trust or Section 8 entity with valid 12A/80G certification. Campaigns raising under an eligible entity may offer 80G receipts, and this is clearly stated on those campaign pages.
Support a rescue that's already in progress.
Every contribution funds a verified veterinary or shelter need — with direct clinic payment and transparent reporting.