For Sanjeev Pednekar, the founder of Praani – The Pet Sanctuary, rescuing animals is more than just saving their lives. It’s also about giving them a new life.At Praani, the focus is on more than just shelter. It’s about making a place where hurt and abandoned animals can heal, learn to trust people again, and eventually find a loving home.
“ Praani is about building habitats, not just shelters,’ Sanjeev says. The sanctuary’s goal is to create a natural, enriching environment for animals.The science and care that go into a rescueEvery animal that is rescued goes through a structured rehabilitation process that puts both physical and emotional recovery first. “The first step is always to put them in quarantine. We keep rescued animals separate to monitor their health and prevent infections from spreading.
The care is planned and thorough. For example, “We make a proper diet chart for each animal. A trained paravet checks on them on a regular basis, and we take them to the vet whenever they need it.
The goal is not just to stay alive, but to get better.”When is an animal ready to be adopted?Adoption is not something you do quickly; it’s something you think about for a long time.“Adoption is considered when the animal is physically stable and ready to trust again.
Preparing the adopter is just as important. You need a basic setup at home. But more than that, it’s important to give pet parents advice on how to care for their pets and understand their needs, especially for rescue animals, “he stresses that animals that have been rescued often have trauma, which requires patience and kindness..Getting rid of the myth about rescue animals“Misinformation is one of the biggest things that stops people from adopting.
People often think that rescue animals come with diseases. That’s not true at all,” he says that animals that have been saved are often healthier than people think, especially after getting the right medical care.“Once they are better, they are just as healthy and able to love as any pet you could buy.”“Stray animals: Quiet guardians of societySanjeev also talks about an important fact about stray animals that people often forget. “Stray animals are very important for keeping our communities safe. They work like a natural security system, letting us know when something is wrong or unusual,” he says that their presence keeps the ecosystem in balance and keeps threats at bay.
