Our Story

About Us

GPRS was founded in 2013 by 5 individuals committed to improving the condition of animals in South Goa, India. Our name in Sanskrit is Gomantak Pashu Rakshak Sanstha, which translates to Goa’s Animal Protectors. Our trustees have nearly 4 decades of combined hands-on experience working with animal welfare NGOs both in Goa and internationally, allowing them to efficiently and effectively ensure that only the highest quality of care is provided to each and every animal.

The trust is registered in Goa and has IT-80G status, providing tax benefits to donors. Our shelter facility is privately owned, and we do not receive funds from the state or central government. We raise our operating funds through sponsorships and donations, providing medical care, and through the generosity of our wonderful supporters.

Our Journey

In 2014, our founding trustees purchased the land to build the GoaGPRS Care Centre. It took almost 4 years to complete all the infrastructure over three plots totalling 1,500 sq. mtrs. When we started, we were a multi purpose shelter, providing rescue, treatments, surgeries, puppy adoptions, and rehoming.

One case in particular in 2016, highlighted the need for the provision of specialized care of elderly dogs. Kali was a 14+ year old beach dog, outside a well-established hotel, where the security guard would regularly beat her with a stick to prevent her from entering the hotel grounds. Her tragic case was reported to us by a couple staying at the hotel, who have since become our long standing friends and supporters. Kali lived with us until the end of her life, receiving the love and care that she deserved. It was she who inspired us to focus on ending the desperate situation of senior dogs or abandoned pets that have no chance of survival on the streets.

In 2023, we decided to concentrate our efforts on becoming a sanctuary for senior dogs, making the decision to reduce some of our other programs in order to focus on this. GPRS began an exciting new chapter in 2024 fully committed to our sanctuary status, with our new name and logo.

THE TEAM

Grace Kare

President

Radhika Wakharkar

secretary

Dilip Kare

TREAsurer

Tracie Patterson

ADMISSIONS & SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

Vicki Lalwani

animal care coordinator

Dr. Anjali Noronha

VETERINARY SURGEON (MVSc SURGERY)

Harichandra Ghadi

STAFF SUPERVISOR

Shivsai Kerkar

veterinary medical assistant

Smital Ghadi

Office coordinator

GPRS Sanctuary
Major District Road 47, Adnem, Quepem, Goa, India – 403703

Visits by appointment only

Get in touch +91 7720890457
[email protected]

Mon-Fri: 9am-1pm, 3pm-5pm
Sat: 9am-1pm

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