In the bustling streets of Bengaluru, where stories of innovation often take center stage, one story transcends the realm of technology and business—it's a story of compassion, commitment, and change. Back in October 1991, a tale of unwavering dedication to animal welfare began to unfold with the establishment of Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA), a beacon of hope for countless animals in need.
CUPA was founded by two visionary animal lovers, Suparna Ganguly and Dr. Sheila Rao, who embarked on a mission over three decades ago to redefine animal welfare in their city. Driven by a profound sense of responsibility toward our fellow creatures, they sought to build an ecosystem where all animals could feel safe, protected, and cared for.
CUPA's journey is marked by its unyielding commitment to providing the best possible care for animals in need. The organization operates on the streets with ambulances, picking up cases, sterilizing community cats and dogs, and offering counseling for cruelty cases. It does not compromise on medical care or treatment, ensuring that animals receive everything necessary for their best recovery.
Over the years, CUPA has evolved into a formidable force with seven centers and a dedicated team of over 110 individuals working tirelessly 24/7, 365 days a year. The organization has been a cornerstone in Bengaluru's landscape of animal welfare for 33 years, impacting the lives of more than 1.2 million animals. Its extensive reach covers trauma and rescue, geriatric care, large animal rescue, spaying and neutering, adoption, community cat sterilization, and a small animal specialty hospital for state-of-the-art pet care.
CUPA's commitment to animals of all sizes resulted in the Large Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (LARRC) which provides a haven for more than 100 cows, bulls, buffaloes, donkeys, horses, and goats. Overall, CUPA's impact has been tremendous: 4k animals adopted, 3k cruelty cases attended, and a staggering 149k emergency trauma cases handled.
Suparna Ganguly and Dr. Sheila Rao have become an inspiration to many. In their books, an agent of change is one who cares, first and foremost. Kindness, compassion and action flow from it.
CUPA's success story goes beyond rescuing and rehabilitating animals to creating a compassionate community that values and protects all living beings. The organization's work has become a testament to the transformative power of compassion, proving that, indeed, change begins with care, one animal at a time.
To honour stories like Suparna Ganguly, Dr Sheila Rao and CUPA, AU Small Finance Bank presents Badlaav Humse Hai Season 2, in association with Network18. Just like the first season, Season 2 celebrates 25 stories that showcase changemakers whose unsung work has helped carve out cultural identities for communities, lifted them out of poverty; created access where only barriers existed; shown communities how to work with nature to create true sustainability; changed hearts and minds about othered communities; changed the lives of many through economic, social or educational empowerment, and much, much more.
Watch Season 2 of Badlaav Humse Hai for more stories like this one. You may also catch up on all the wonderful stories from Season 1.
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