How do you manage daily operations like rescue coordination, medical care, and adoptions?

Rescue calls often disrupt our schedule, as each one takes 3–4 hours. We handle medical care ourselves to save costs—administering injections, dressing wounds, and managing treatment. We don’t foster externally; all rescues stay with us in the shelter.
Adoptions are rare and take time. We thoroughly check the background and safety of the new home. It can take two to three months to place even one cat. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to manage it all, but we try. Our rescue center is often stretched thin, but it remains a lifeline for cats with nowhere else to go.

What are some misconceptions people have about cats, and how does the foundation work to change those views?

There’s a deep-rooted belief that cats bring bad luck, shouldn’t cross your path, or cry on stairs. People also wrongly believe cats cry loudly or can spread rabies—none of which is true. Cats don’t attack unless provoked and are actually very cautious around humans.
We try to correct these myths through awareness and sharing real experiences—showing people that cats are intelligent, affectionate beings who choose their humans. Educational outreach is a growing part of our work at the rescue center, especially when we take in cats who’ve clearly been abused due to superstition.

What role does community support play in your work, and how can people contribute meaningfully?

We have a strong base of about 50 loyal supporters who donate monthly and motivate us to keep going. Their trust is the reason we’ve grown from a home-run initiative to a 16,000-square-foot rescue center.
Their support has helped us dream bigger—like setting up a charitable hospital for street cats where treatment would be entirely free. We want to continue expanding, but we need more hands, more hearts, and more awareness. Every new supporter brings renewed hope to our growing rescue center.

How has this journey changed you personally or influenced your perspective on life?

My life has completely transformed. I once worked in the glamour industry—television, theatre, advertising, and fitness. From parties and fashion to backaches and cleaning litter—it’s been a radical shift.
Within four years, I haven’t had a single day off. There are days when my back aches from lifting or I feel completely exhausted. But the lives we save give me strength. I no longer think about holidays or myself—my day begins and ends with thinking about the cats and how to give them better lives. This shift from spotlight to service now fuels every moment I spend at our rescue center.

Have there been any partnerships or key supporters who’ve made a significant impact on your mission?

Yes, we’ve been blessed with long-time donors who continue to support us without fail. Their monthly contributions help us survive and grow. They’ve been with us from the time we operated out of our home and continue to stand by us as we try to expand our rescue center. Their belief in our mission has helped turn our rescue center into a sanctuary for the abandoned cats.

What’s on the horizon for Paw Saviour Foundation—any new goals or dreams you’re excited about?

Our biggest dream is to own land and build a permanent shelter so our cats have a home, even if something happens to us. We want them to have a roof of their own and a secure future.
We also plan to open a fully charitable hospital for street cats across Delhi NCR—where treatment is completely free. Many people who notice an injured cat don’t act simply because they can’t afford the medical bills. We want to remove that barrier and give every street cat a fighting chance. This hospital will work hand-in-hand with our rescue center to ensure no cat suffers alone.