Dharma Dog Rescues is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed to rescue and find loving homes for dogs from India as well as raise awareness for dogs in need.

When the seed of what would eventually become Dharma Dog Rescues was planted over 8 years ago, we knew we wanted to make a difference in the lives of dogs internationally but were unsure how to begin. With the core principle of serving and giving back being the primary objective, our small team decided that volunteering at local animal shelters in California would be the best way to learn how to help.

In 2020, plans to volunteer abroad in Nepal and India were being finalized when the world was shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While the dream to rescue dogs was there, the motivation that we had built came to a complete halt.

Fast forward to 2023 when a one-way ticket was bought to India with one of the objectives being volunteering. Upon arrival, there immediately became an opportunity to support Mumbai’s most prominent animal hospital. While the idea of Dharma Dog Rescues was in the back of the mind, the focus at the time was helping animals in need and ensuring their well-being.

Being lifelong dog lovers, it was hard not to fall in love with the dogs we were taking care of and want to adopt them all. After 8+ weeks of daily volunteering, relationship building, and knowledge gaining, the realization occurred that rather than rescue & adopt one dog, the opportunity to create a platform for mass rescues, adoptions, and awareness had been given.

With the seed that was planted 8+ years ago being rewatered; the dream of Dharma Dog Rescues reemerged and became a reality. While we are still early in our mission, we are grateful to have so many individuals eager to be a part of the Dharma Dog Team and, most importantly, we are thankful to have rescued and found homes for dogs while continuing to raise awareness for those in need.