Barking for a Better Punjab, India
Caring for Stray Dogs, Protecting Communities, and Building a Compassionate Society.

At Barking for a Better Punjab, we are dedicated to improving the lives of stray dogs and the communities they inhabit. Our mission is to create a safer, more compassionate Punjab by addressing the challenges posed by stray dog overpopulation, promoting responsible pet ownership, and empowering communities through education and action.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the welfare of stray dogs by providing compassionate and sustainable solutions, including sterilization, adoption, and community education. We aim to equip veterinary students with essential surgical skills to positively impact animal welfare.
Promote the welfare of stray dogs through sterilization, vaccination, and adoption.
Reduce the stray dog population humanely and sustainably.
Educate communities on responsible pet ownership and rabies prevention.
Hands-on training to make a lasting impact on animal welfare.
Our Vision
We envision a Punjab/India where stray dogs are treated with dignity and respect, overpopulation is managed responsibly, and veterinary professionals are empowered to care for all animals in their communities.
Our Story
The Beginning:
Founded to tackle the growing stray dog population in Punjab, Barking for a Better Punjab began as a grassroots initiative. What started as small rescue efforts has grown into a full-scale mission, encompassing sterilization, vaccination, adoption, and education programs.

Our Challenges:
Punjab faces over 550 dog bite cases per day, with an estimated stray dog population exceeding 1.5 million. Rabies remains a significant public health threat, claiming thousands of lives annually in India. We address these issues through targeted, compassionate interventions.
Why We Matter
How We Work
Our integrated approach includes:
Sterilization Programs:
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to manage stray dog populations.
Preventing rabies and other diseases.
Finding loving homes for rescued dogs.
Community Engagement: Educating the public about responsible pet ownership.