RESQ Charitable Trust

RESQ Charitable Trust RESQ Charitable Trust, headquartered in Pune, has been a pivotal figure in Maharashtra's animal welfare sector since 2007.
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The organisation provides state-wide emergency wildlife response, advanced veterinary care, and rehabilitation at the RESQ Centre. RESQ Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and sick animals, conducting awareness and education programs which focus on impacting society with respect to reducing human-animal conflict and conserva

tion of the environment. RESQ is a registered Animal Charity under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 and registered under Section 12 (A) and 80 (G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Who says wildlife doesn’t do retakes?This leopard struck the same pose - once in the glow of the sun, and again beneath ...
03/10/2025

Who says wildlife doesn’t do retakes?
This leopard struck the same pose - once in the glow of the sun, and again beneath the stars.

25/09/2025

Wild moments. Real impact. RESQ team in action.

25/09/2025

48 hours. 790+ humans. 90+ animals.
One flood. One mission. No one left behind.

A flood doesn’t ask what species you are. Neither do we. When rising waters engulfed parts of Solapur District, it wasn’t just homes that were swallowed. Safety, dignity, and hope were swept away too. In just 48 hours, our RESQ-SVRSS and Pune RESQ CT teams stepped far beyond labels. Trained for disasters like floods and fires, we deploy wherever lives are at risk. Because in moments like these, life is life, and every one matters.

In a massive joint operation coordinated with the NDRF, Indian Army, and local authorities, our teams evacuated over 790 people in the areas we attended to. These included infants, the elderly, and the ailing and alongside them, we rescued over 90 animals who were stranded, terrified, and running out of time.

The loss in these areas is immense. People have lost everything. Homes are gone. Hundreds of livestock have perished. We pulled out whatever we found alive. Through raging currents, sleepless hours, and high-stakes night operations, our teams were relentless. Brave, focused, and backed by veterinary support, they responded with urgency, skill, and heart.

The water has begun to recede. But what remains is a community forever changed, and a reminder that empathy sees no species.

22/09/2025

Shell we call it a comeback? When a Green Sea Turtle was found stranded on the beaches of Shriwardhan, it bore the unmistakable scars of boat motor propeller strikes. Deep shell fractures, lung congestion, intestinal complications causing severe buoyancy issues, and overall weakness made its survival uncertain. The Roha Forest Department guards and locals rescued the turtle and coordinated its transfer to the Wildlife Transit Treatment Centre under our care. What followed was a 2.5 month journey of intensive medical care, specialised nutrition, and round-the-clock housing management, continuously under the unblinking eye of a live monitoring camera that kept the team on high alert!

This turtle gave us several scares along the way. Watching it float helplessly because of the gas build-up in its intestines, unable to dive, was heart-wrenching. We installed large tanks to create artificial seawater, replacing water every 48 hours to keep conditions as close to the ocean as possible. As if that was not enough, our patient turned out to be a picky eater, insisting on only one specific kind of fish. Team members from Mumbai and Roha scrambled regularly to source and send in its favourite meals so it would keep eating.

Throughout this journey, expert guidance from Worldwide Vets, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and Reefwatch supported our veterinarians and rehabilitators in managing complex treatment decisions. Slowly, this resilient turtle began eating on its own, regained strength, and finally, with great relief and celebration, started diving and swimming like it should.

Last week, together, the Maharashtra Forest Department and RESQ CT team released this survivor back into the ocean.. the home it belongs to. Its journey reflects what expertise, collaboration, and relentless care can achieve when all of us work together to keep wildlife wild!

18/09/2025

A Trinkets swim in a farm lake turned into an unplanned stay when the steep, slippery banks made climbing out impossible for this snake! One quick call from local farmers, and our team was on the spot, rescuing the snake and releasing it safely back into its natural habitat.

12/09/2025

Wildlife medicine is unlike any other. From a tiny bird to a leopard, every patient requires a unique approach. Our Veterinary team works across species, performing procedures, administering treatments, and ensuring round-the-clock care to help animals recover and return to their habitats. This is what it looks like when science and compassion come together.

Often mistaken for unlucky, vultures are actually lifesavers. By clearing carcasses, they stop the spread of deadly dise...
06/09/2025

Often mistaken for unlucky, vultures are actually lifesavers.
By clearing carcasses, they stop the spread of deadly diseases and keep ecosystems in balance.

Once abundant, their numbers have crashed and many species now stand on the brink. At RESQ CT, we’ve treated and released injured vultures, because protecting them means protecting all of us.

Maharashtra Forest Department x RESQ CT

August seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, yet it left behind a series of rescues that will be remembered for their s...
01/09/2025

August seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, yet it left behind a series of rescues that will be remembered for their significance. From complex operations to quiet reunions, each moment underscored the importance of timely response and dedicated care.

Here is a look back at August at RESQ CT, with sincere gratitude to the Maharashtra Forest Department and to all our supporters whose continued encouragement makes this work possible.

An evening call from a sugarcane field led to the rescue of two leopard cubs who had been separated from their mother.To...
28/08/2025

An evening call from a sugarcane field led to the rescue of two leopard cubs who had been separated from their mother.

To ensure their safety, our team and the Forest Department carefully prepared for the reunion - using secure crates, gentle handling, and cameras to monitor from a distance.

Moments like these remind us how coexistence, compassion, and timely action can make all the difference for wildlife.

Not all kindness is helpful. Artifical feeders, misplaced rescues, and unclean water bowls do more harm than good, espec...
19/08/2025

Not all kindness is helpful. Artifical feeders, misplaced rescues, and unclean water bowls do more harm than good, especially in our urban ecosystems. The truth is: wildlife isn’t waiting for human help. It’s asking for less interference and more understanding. Pause. Observe. Learn… because when it comes to helping wild animals, restraint is often the real rescue!

A Mugger crocodile that had been living for months in the Akluj Water Supply Lake, a vital drinking water source, was sa...
10/08/2025

A Mugger crocodile that had been living for months in the Akluj Water Supply Lake, a vital drinking water source, was safely captured this morning.

Water levels were lowered and trap cages set over several days, leading to its successful capture. The crocodile is now at the RESQ Wildlife TTC in Pune for health checks before release into a suitable natural habitat.

Maharashtra Forest Department x RESQ CT

[Wildlife Rescue, Crocodile, Mugger, RESQCT, Keep Wildlife Wild, Wildlife Protection]

This World Crocodile Day, we’re turning the spotlight on one of India’s native crocodile species.With powerful jaws and ...
17/06/2025

This World Crocodile Day, we’re turning the spotlight on one of India’s native crocodile species.

With powerful jaws and prehistoric armour, they’ve ruled wetlands for millions of years; not as threats, but as apex predators that help keep ecosystems in balance.

Their presence means the habitat is working as it should. Respect goes a long way.

Got a crocodile fact you think more people should know?
Drop it in the comments.

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Plot No. 3906, Paud Mulshi Road, Near 115 Hilltown, Near Chandni Chowk
Pune
411022

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FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS

RESQ is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and sick animals, providing 100% FREE medical treatment and care for street animals, and conducting awareness and education programmes to help minimise human-animal conflict.

We are one of India’s most active citywide rescue services, and provide aid to over 250+ animals every single day. We also function as Pune’s only Canine Rabies Quarantine and Testing Facility, and have pioneered the city’s only scientifically-backed Stray Dog Census in our efforts to determine efficient ways to promote peaceful coexistence for both human and animal welfare alike. RESQ is a registered Animal Charity under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 and registered under Section 12 (A) and 80 (G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

To help us continue to make a difference and touch more animal lives, visit www.resqct.org/donate or write to us for more information!