GUWAHATI: Amid growing threats of dog trafficking syndicates, animal abuse and dire conditions faced by strays, the Prapati Foundation, led by noted educationist and Principal of Sarvapathar College, Prapati Thakur, has become a grassroots animal welfare movement in Assam.Based in Golaghat district, the organization brings together young leaders committed to turning compassion into on-the-ground action. So far, it has helped more than 1,500 animals through rescue operations, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and daily feeding drives. A major pillar of its work is the Sarmiya Kitter dog sanctuary in Rangajan, where 163 dogs have been rescued and given a safe place for medical care and rehabilitation.“So far, Prapati Foundation has rescued 163 dogs through our continuous humane and animal welfare efforts. Most of these rescued dogs have either been rehabilitated and cared for at Saramiya Cater in Rangajan where they are being properly fed.
Assam’s Prapati Foundation, led by educationist Prapati Thakur, has rescued more than 1,500 animals.
The foundation’s initiatives are largely sustained through self-funding and humanitarian aid from advocates committed to protecting voiceless animals.Prapati Foundation has also taken a strong stand against animal cruelty and illegal dog trafficking. Thakur said whenever there were substantiated reports of trafficking or atrocities, the volunteers liaised with authorities and local administration to ensure legal action. “Complaints and evidence were forwarded to appropriate departments wherever necessary, and we constantly demanded that strict action be taken against those guilty of harming innocent creatures,” Thakur said. “We will continue to work tirelessly with citizens, volunteers and authorities for awareness, preventive actions, and strong enforcement of animal protection laws,” he added.Rescue efforts led to repeated incidents of cruelty, neglect of stray and injured and abandoned dogs, which became increasingly worrisome on humanitarian and social grounds.“Over time, we have witnessed increasing reports of organized dog syndicates, animal abuse, unsafe conditions for stray dogs and lack of medical attention. Many injured dogs and puppies are left on the roadside, while many cases reflect the lack of prompt intervention and public awareness. The situation gradually reached a stage where silence was no longer an option,” said Thakur.The foundation then launched a systematic rescue and rehabilitation program focusing on round-the-clock emergency response, medical assistance, food aid, awareness campaigns, and coordination with authorities. “The main agenda of our foundation is not only to save animals but to create long-term awareness about coexistence, legal protection of animals and responsible social behavior,” he added.The animal rescue program officially launched on 1st September 2017 aims to stand with voiceless animals in their most vulnerable moments. What started as a small humanitarian initiative has since grown into one of Assam’s most committed grassroots animal welfare movements, driven by collective efforts. Core members Pratyasha Phukan, Pompey Debi, Maheshwar Deka, Nain Das, Dhruba Jyoti Mech and Partha Pratim Hazarika work round the clock to rescue, treat and rehabilitate animals in distress. Although widely known for rescuing dogs, the foundation also responds to other animals in need, including cows, goats, monkeys, cats, horses and birds, providing assistance and medical care wherever possible.
