🐾 Tails of Hope — Episode 3 Finale

Guest: Varnika Singh | Head Legal Consultant, FIAPO

In this heartfelt finale, we are honored to feature Varnika Singh, a fierce voice for India’s voiceless animals and Head of Legal Consultation at FIAPO (Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations).

With over 14 years of legal expertise and a Master of Laws from NLU Bhopal and Lewis & Clark's prestigious Center for Animal Law Studies, Varnika has dedicated her career to making animal cruelty not just visible, but actionable under the law.

In this episode, Varnika offers sharp insights into why The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA) — one of India’s oldest animal protection laws — has sadly failed to meet the needs of animals in a rapidly modernizing world. While the Act was drafted in a different era, its lack of stringent penalties and weak enforcement leave countless animals vulnerable to suffering.

But the issue runs deeper than legislation.

Varnika highlights the real hurdle: public apathy and a severe lack of awareness. She believes that until every individual recognizes animals as sentient beings deserving compassion and legal protection, laws alone will never suffice.

Through her work, Varnika has shown how communities, corporates, and individuals alike can become champions for animal rights:
💡 Communities must be the first responders to cruelty, not silent bystanders.
💡 Corporations can lead with ethical policies and cruelty-free practices.
💡 Individuals can adopt, advocate, and amplify — every voice matters.

She also reflects on cultural traditions — some that uplift, and others that exploit animals — and shares her vision of a future where India leads the world in ethical animal treatment.

For those who believe change is overdue, Varnika reminds us:
"Animal welfare is not an option. It’s our moral duty. Awareness is the first step, and action is the next."

If you or someone you know faces or witnesses animal cruelty — you don’t have to stay silent. FIAPO and Varnika are here to assist.

📧 Need legal help? Reach out: [email protected]
📲 Follow Varnika: Instagram
🔗 FIAPO: LinkedIn

You can also support FIAPO — your donation, time, or voice can give countless animals the hope they deserve.

🐾 Because when laws fall short, compassion must rise.

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Let’s be the voice for the voiceless. ❤️🐾

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🐾 Tails of Hope – Episode 3, Part 1
🎙️ Voices for the Voiceless. Hope for Every Paw.
Guest: Varnika Singh – Head Legal Consultant, FIAPO

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Varnika Singh, one of India’s foremost legal voices for animal rights. With over 14 years of legal experience and an unwavering commitment to animal protection, Varnika has become a driving force in shaping and challenging India's legal framework for animal welfare.

As the Head Legal Consultant at FIAPO (Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations), Varnika leads strategic litigation, drafts critical legal interventions, and works tirelessly alongside authorities to hold perpetrators of animal cruelty accountable. A Master of Laws graduate from NLU Bhopal and Lewis & Clark’s Center for Animal Law Studies, she brings a rare and specialized expertise to a space that urgently needs it.

In Episode 3, Part 1, Varnika breaks down:

⚖️ The Reality of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960) – How this outdated law still governs animal rights in India and why it fails to deter cruelty in today’s world.

🚫 Implementation Gaps – From police apathy to lack of public knowledge, she sheds light on the systemic failures that often allow abusers to walk free.

🐾 Legal Success Stories – Varnika shares inspiring stories where justice was served, reminding us that change is possible when law meets compassion.

📢 Public Awareness & Legal Literacy – Varnika emphasizes how spreading awareness is as crucial as legal action. Most citizens, including victims and witnesses of animal cruelty, simply don’t know what can be done—or how.

She reminds us that every voice matters, especially when raised for the voiceless.

💔 “We often think we need to be in politics or power to protect animals. But real power lies in knowing your rights—and theirs.”

🔔 How You Can Support the Fight for Animal Justice:

1. Spread Awareness – Share this episode. Educate others. Be the voice animals need.

2. Report Animal Cruelty – If you witness abuse or neglect, don’t look away. Reach out.

3. Get Legal Help – If you or your organization needs support in cases of animal cruelty, you can directly contact Varnika:📧 Email: [email protected]
   🔗 FIAPO on LinkedIn
   📸 Follow Varnika: @v_varnica

4. Support FIAPO – An alliance of animal protection organizations across India, FIAPO fights for systemic change. Your donations help them continue legal advocacy, policy reform, and grassroots work.

🌱 Together, let’s build a future where animal rights are not optional—but inalienable.

🧡 If this episode moved you, share it, support it, and be part of a growing movement of changemakers.

🐾 Tails of Hope Podcast – Episode 2, Finale 🎙️
Guest: Varda Mehrotra – Co-founder, Samayu
Topic: Animal Welfare, Sustainability & Social Justice in India

In this moving finale of Episode 2, we conclude our powerful conversation with Varda Mehrotra, an inspiring changemaker and Co-founder of Samayu — an organization leading the charge for animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and systemic policy reform in India.

Varda’s journey began with a childhood encounter with animal cruelty that left a lasting impact. That moment of helplessness became a lifelong mission to be the voice for the voiceless.

Through Samayu, she has:
✅ Pushed for reforms in outdated animal welfare laws.
✅ Empowered communities to advocate for compassionate practices.
✅ Promoted plant-based solutions to reduce suffering and protect the environment.

But challenges remain:
❌ Outdated laws like the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960).
❌ Widespread factory farming and systemic cruelty.
❌ Public apathy and lack of education on animal suffering.

In Part 2, Varda discusses how lasting change is possible through policy, grassroots activism, and community-driven compassion. She shares how even one voice can trigger meaningful transformation — and that voice can be yours.

❤️ One of the most touching moments of the episode was Varda’s reminder:

“Change doesn’t start with governments or big organizations. It starts with YOU.”

🎯 Here’s how you can support Samayu’s mission:
🐾 Donate – Fund their work on legal reform, awareness campaigns, and animal protection.
🐾 Volunteer – Join hands to raise awareness, amplify campaigns, or offer skills.
🐾 Adopt a Plant-Based Lifestyle – A small change with a massive impact.
🐾 Share the Episode – Every share helps build a movement.

👉 Visit to support: https://pages.razorpay.com/SupportSamayu
👉 Learn more: www.samayu.org

✅ Follow Samayu:
Instagram – @samayu_ngo
Facebook – SamayuNGO22

Let’s unite for the voiceless. Because hope begins where compassion takes action. 🐾❤️

🐾 Tails of Hope Podcast – Episode 2, Part 1 🎙️

Guest: Varda Mehrotra – Co-founder, Samayu
Topic: Fighting for Animal Welfare, Sustainability & Social Justice

On this episode of Tails of Hope – Voices for the Voiceless, Hope for Every Paw, we are honored to have Varda Mehrotra, a visionary leader and advocate for animal rights, sustainability, and policy reform in India.

As the Co-founder of Samayu, Varda has spent years working at the intersection of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Her work has helped transform policies, empower grassroots activists, and create lasting impact for the voiceless animals in India.

But what sparked her journey?

When asked what inspired her to dedicate her life to animal welfare, Varda shared how witnessing animal cruelty as a child deeply affected her. That moment ignited a passion to speak up for those who couldn’t. Over the years, she turned that passion into action, advocating for policies that protect animals and drive systemic change.

Through Samayu, Varda has worked to:
✅ Reform laws for better animal protection and welfare.
✅ Educate and empower communities to take action.
✅ Promote plant-based solutions for a more sustainable world.

However, the challenges remain immense.

In this episode, Varda sheds light on the biggest issues facing animals today:

❌ Lack of Strong Laws – The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960) is outdated and ineffective.
❌ Factory Farming & Cruelty – Millions of animals suffer in factory farms with little to no welfare measures.
❌ Public Apathy – A lack of awareness and empathy worsens the plight of strays and farm animals.

Varda strongly believes that policy changes, public awareness, and grassroots activism are the key to solving these issues.

Varda emphasized that their biggest challenge is sustained funding and public support. Every day, Samayu fights for animals through research, advocacy, and grassroots action, but they can’t do it alone.

👉 If this episode resonates with you, you can help in many ways:

🐾 Donate – Your contribution helps fund legal battles, campaigns, and rescues.
🐾 Volunteer – Help create awareness, support legal reforms, and spread the message.
🐾 Adopt a Plant-Based Lifestyle – Small dietary changes can make a huge impact.
🐾 Share This Episode – The more people know, the bigger the movement grows.

👉 To support Samayu, visit: www.samayu.org

As we wrapped up Episode 2, Part 1, Varda left us with a powerful message:

"Change doesn’t start with governments or big organizations. It starts with YOU. One person choosing compassion can spark a movement."

👉 If you believe in a kinder world for animals, consider supporting Samayu and becoming part of the change.

Together, we CAN be the voices for the voiceless. 🐾❤️

✅ Follow Samayu: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samayu_ngo/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SamayuNGO22/ ✅ Donate & Get Involved:https://pages.razorpay.com/SupportSamayu

💛 The Journey of Advocacy🐾 The Reality of Animal Welfare in India❤️ Stories That Inspire Action💡 How You Can Support Samayu💬 Varda’s Final Words

🐾 Tails of Hope Podcast – Episode 1 Finale 🎙️
Guest: Asha Ambekar – Founder, Shashwat Foundation
Topic: Rescuing, Rehabilitating & Giving Hope to Strays in India

In our finale of Episode 1, we continue the heartfelt conversation with Asha Ambekar, the force behind Shashwat Foundation. Her journey from a single rescue to leading an animal welfare movement is nothing short of inspiring.

💛 A Journey Fueled by Compassion
Asha’s mission began with a single act of kindness—saving a wounded dog left abandoned on the roadside. That moment changed her life. Since then, Shashwat Foundation has:
✅ Rescued & treated hundreds of injured and abandoned animals.
✅ Facilitated adoptions, giving strays loving homes.
✅ Raised awareness & built a compassionate community.

But the fight for animal welfare in India is an uphill battle.

🐾 The Harsh Realities of Animal Welfare in India
Asha sheds light on the biggest challenges strays face:
🔸 Severe neglect, leading to unnecessary suffering.
🔸 Limited medical care, leaving many animals untreated.
🔸 Weak laws, like the outdated Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
🔸 Lack of public awareness, resulting in widespread apathy.

She believes community action is the key: “If we don’t act now, the voiceless will continue to suffer in silence.”

❤️ Stories of Hope: Meet Champ
One of Asha’s most unforgettable rescues is Champ, a dog found with a crushed leg. Most would have given up, but Shashwat Foundation fought for him. After months of care and surgeries, Champ not only survived but thrived, eventually finding a forever home.

"Champ proves that hope is never lost, as long as compassion exists," Asha says. But thousands more like him need help every day.

💡 How You Can Support Shashwat Foundation
The biggest challenge remains resources—with over 50+ strays under their care at any time, the foundation constantly struggles with:
✅ Medical expenses for urgent cases
✅ Food & shelter for abandoned animals
✅ Sterilization & vaccination drives
✅ Emergency rescues from abuse & injury

👉 And this is where YOU can make a difference.

🐾 Ways to Help:
✔ Donate – Every rupee saves a life.
✔ Adopt/Foster – Give a stray a second chance.
✔ Volunteer – Rescue, rehabilitate, or spread awareness.
✔ Share – Help reach more compassionate hearts.

📢 Support Shashwat Foundation:
🔗 Donate: https://shashwatfoundation.in/donate-us/
📲 Follow: https://www.instagram.com/shashwat_4animals/

🏠 Adopt/Foster: https://shashwatfoundation.in/contact-us/

💬 Asha’s Final Message:
"We may not change the world for every animal, but we can change the world for one animal at a time. And that’s how hope is created—one paw at a time."

Let’s be the voices for the voiceless. Together, we can create hope. ❤️🐾

Tails of Hope Podcast – Episode 1, Part 1

🎙️ Guest: Asha Ambekar – Founder of Shashwat Foundation
🐾 Topic: Rescuing, Rehabilitating & Giving Hope to Strays in India

In our very first episode of Tails of Hope – Voices for the Voiceless, Hope for Every Paw, we are honoured to have Asha Ambekar, the incredible Founder of Shashwat Foundation — a sanctuary of hope for countless stray animals who otherwise would have no one to care for them.

Asha's story is not just about animal rescue — it’s about compassion, resilience, and creating hope for the voiceless. What started as a personal mission after witnessing the heartbreaking plight of stray animals, soon turned into a full-fledged animal welfare movement through Shashwat Foundation.

But the journey wasn’t easy.

When asked what inspired her journey into animal welfare, Asha shared a deeply moving story of a wounded dog left abandoned on the roadside. That moment shook her. While most people walked past the dog, Asha stopped, carried it to a vet, and stayed by its side. That day, she knew — she had to become the voice for the voiceless.

What followed was a lifelong mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray animals who had no one else to turn to. Over the years, Shashwat Foundation has:
✅ Rescued and treated hundreds of injured and abandoned animals.
✅ Facilitated adoptions, ensuring strays find loving forever homes.
✅ Promoted compassion and community involvement through awareness programs.

But the work is far from over. Every day, there’s a new dog, cat, or bird needing urgent care.

Asha also opened up about the harsh realities of animal welfare in India:

• Severe neglect of strays, leading to avoidable deaths.
• Limited medical infrastructure for injured or sick animals.
• Outdated laws like the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which offers minimal protection.
• Public apathy toward animal suffering.

Her message is clear: "If we don’t act now, the voiceless will continue to suffer in silence."

But not all stories end this happily. Thousands of animals still live in neglect, starvation, and abuse — and this is where Shashwat Foundation steps in every single day.

Asha humbly admitted that the biggest challenge her foundation faces is limited resources. With over 30+ strays under their care at any given time, the foundation constantly struggles to meet:
✅ Medical expenses for critical cases.
✅ Food and shelter for abandoned animals.
✅ Sterilization and vaccination for population control.
✅ Emergency rescues from abuse or injury.

👉 And this is where YOU can make a difference.

If Asha’s story has touched your heart, we urge you to:
🐾 Donate – Every rupee can save a life.
🐾 Adopt/Foster – Give an animal a loving home.
🐾 Volunteer – Help in rescues, rehabilitation, or social media awareness.
🐾 Share – Spread awareness so more people can step up.

👉 To support Shashwat Foundation, please visit: [Donation Link]

As we wrapped up Part 1 of this heartfelt episode, Asha said something that stayed with us:

"We may not change the world for every animal, but we can change the world for one animal at a time. And that’s how hope is created — one paw at a time."

Her message is a powerful reminder that kindness is a choice — and every time you choose compassion, you help change a life.

👉 If you would like to support Asha Ambekar’s work, please consider donating to Shashwat Foundation or getting involved.

Because hope begins when compassion acts. ❤️🐾

✅ Follow Shashwat Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080517885404
✅ Support them with Donations: https://shashwatfoundation.in/donate-us/

✅ Adopt or Foster: https://shashwatfoundation.in/

Together, we can create hope — one paw at a time. 🐾❤️

💛 The Journey of Compassion🐾 Challenges in Animal Welfare in India❤️ A Story That Will Move You💡 How You Can Support Shashwat Foundation💬 Asha's Final Message