PFA Agra

***To report an injured animal in Agra, please call PFA Agra at 9458826367 or 9219741291 (8:00am till 6:00pm) or email at suratprasad@pfa-agra.org***

PFA Agra is a chapter of the larger organization, People for Animals (PFA) and rescues, treats, and rehabilitates ill and injured animals. They provide them with shelter, proper care, and medical attention.

History Of PFA Agra

Mrs. Surat Prasad and her family set up PFA Agra in 1998. It has expanded in size and scope ever since. Mrs. Surat’s daughter, Richa, made her realize that someone needed to become the voice for the voiceless. It became evident to them that animals need someone to advocate for their rights and that what humans do for them is not a favor but a responsibility.

Richa reached out to Mrs. Maneka Gandhi, the Chairman of PFA, and PFA Agra was immediately registered in Mrs. Surat’s name. Mrs. Gandhi also sent them a list of PFA members who were already a part of the noble work and would help set up their unit.

In 2001, PFA Agra leased a 2-acre land. With grants from the government, they could construct a hospital and shelter for the strays of Agra. 

PFA Agra Mission

PFA Agra’s mission is to help the strays of Agra. The organization aims to assist every stray in need. They manage initiatives for the rescue and treatment of sick, injured, and abandoned animals.

PFA Agra also runs a rescue helpline, conducts ABC programs, and provides shelter for homeless animals. Their rescue helpline runs from 8:00am – 6:00pm. Unfortunately, due to inadequate volunteers and insufficient funds, there is no one to attend calls after 6:00pm in the evening.

Shelter And Hospital

In 2003, they completed the hospital construction on the 2-acre site. It has separate wards for various animals. It also has an ICU for very sick animals and animals with infectious diseases.

Since its completion, the shelter-cum-hospital has been a home for disabled and abandoned animals. It has conducted many surgeries to treat rescued and outpatient animals and more than 3,000 sterilization operations on stray animals. 

The 8,000-square-foot facility is divided into the following wards:

– Operating room

– Clinic and administrative area

– Large animal shed for incapacitated cattle

– Large animal shed for healthy cattle

– Small animal shed that includes one cat ward, two wards for accident victims, and one ward for blind dogs

– OPD (Outpatient Department)

– Isolation ward for dogs with Parvo

– ABC ward

– Isolation ward for large animals

– Two wards for paralyzed dogs

– Isolation ward for rabid dogs

– Quarters for staff and guest rooms

Watch the video of a dog being treated at the facility here

The ABC Program

The ABC or Animal Birth Control Program is PFA’s initiative to address the expanding stray dog population problem. They sterilize dogs to resolve the problem and save them from cruel elimination.

This will decrease the stray population over time. PFA Agra carries out every single ABC operation in an organized and systematic manner. 

The process from start to finish is described below:

– PFA Agra identified a colony facing the issue of overpopulation.

– They seek volunteers and members.

– They capture the dogs and transport them from the colony to the facility.

– They sterilize the dogs.

– Post operation, they retain the dogs at the hospital for observation and care

– Once the dogs recover, PFA Agra returns them to the colony they picked them up from.

Want to learn more about dogs? Check out my Top 20 Amazing Dog Facts blog!

How You Can Help PFA Agra

PFA Agra is a non-profit organization that receives no monetary assistance from the government. They rely entirely on the generosity and compassion of their fellow citizens for financial support. They need you to help them so that they can assist animals in need. Whether you live in Agra or elsewhere, you can contribute to the noble cause.

Here are some things you can do:

– Sponsor an animal in their shelter.

– Adopt an animal from the shelter.

– Spread the word through Facebook and other social media platforms.

– Motivate people to follow PFA Agra’s social media accounts.

– Collect donations from people in your locality

– Volunteer at a PFA unit.

As the organization is a registered trust in India, all donations are eligible for income tax exemption. 

Sponsor a Cat or Dog

While the facility treats many types of animals, dogs and cats make up the majority of the residents. Often disabled, these animals cannot be returned to society and require care. The monthly expense for a dog or a cat is Rs. 1000. You can sponsor an animal for 15 days, one month, two months, and so on, up to one year. The organization will send you video updates of the animal you sponsor.

To sponsor a dog, click here.

To sponsor a cat, click here.

Donations

PFA Agra is in dire need of your help. The donations are necessary to keep the shelter up and running and to feed the voiceless staying under their roof. You can either make direct payments or buy items on their Amazon wishlist. Visit their site to learn how to donate.

Where to Stay in Agra

If you’re planning to visit the breathtaking PFA Agra, Taj Mahal and other historic sites, staying in Agra will make your trip more convenient and immersive. Here are three of the best-reviewed hotels in Agra for all budgets:

Budget Accommodation – Hotel Taj Resorts

Just a 5-minute walk from the Taj Mahal, Hotel Taj Resorts offers clean, comfortable rooms, a rooftop restaurant with stunning views, and an outdoor pool. Guests rave about the location, value, and friendly staff.

Mid-Range Accommodation – Ekaa Villa

A boutique hotel with just a handful of beautifully designed rooms, Ekaa Villa offers warm hospitality, modern amenities, and an on-site restaurant serving delicious local and international dishes. Perfect for travelers who appreciate personalized service.

Luxury Accommodation – The Oberoi Amarvilas

Only 600 meters from the Taj Mahal, The Oberoi Amarvilas offers unmatched luxury, from opulent rooms with uninterrupted Taj views to fine dining, spa treatments, and lush gardens. An indulgent stay you’ll never forget.

Follow PFA Agra On Social Media

Website: https://www.pfa-agra.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/people_for_animals_agra/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFAAgraOfficialPage/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pfaagraagraofficial/

You Might Also Like…