SAW Call 98269 25196

Street Animal Warriors

A SAW volunteer kneels on the roadside dressing a hurt dog's wound

SAW is a volunteer team in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, that rescues and treats hurt street animals. Seen one in trouble? Call 98269 25196.

Two volunteers free a dog caught in a wire fence by the railway line
Freeing a dog caught in the railway fence.
Traffic circling Hemu Kalani Chowk in central Raigarh
Hemu Kalani Chowk, Raigarh. Every lane off it has its own dogs.

Every lane in Raigarh has its dogs, cows and cats. When one is hit, trapped or sick, someone has to come.

A tan Indian street dog standing on a concrete road
The Kelo river flowing through Raigarh under a hazy sky
The Kelo, Raigarh's river.
A litter of street puppies asleep in a hollow lined with sacking

How a rescue runs

A volunteer's phone showing the Maps route to an animal, seven minutes away

You call 98269 25196. Say what you see and where. A landmark or a shared pin is enough; the volunteer who picks up follows the route on their phone.

Two volunteers on motorbikes riding down a narrow Raigarh lane

Someone rides out. By motorbike, through lanes too narrow for a van.

Treatment starts on the road. Wounds are cleaned and dressed where the animal lies, at night if it has to be. Serious cases go to the vet. Puppies that recover look for a home.

A volunteer in gloves treating a black dog on the street at night

Tell us where

Pick what you see, add a landmark, and your phone writes the message for you. Can't type right now? Just call.

98269 25196
A Raigarh shopfront wall, from SAW's Instagram
Which animal?
What has happened?

Your message

A dog has been hit by a vehicle.
Send as SMS Call instead

What we do

Rescues

  • Road accidents
  • Trapped in fences
  • Drains and pits
  • Abandoned litters

Hit, trapped or fallen: we come to where the animal is.

Treatment

  • Roadside first aid
  • Wound care
  • Vet visits
  • Follow-ups

First aid on the road, the vet when it's serious, and follow-ups until it heals.

Adoption

  • Puppies for homes
  • Adopting Indian dogs

Recovered puppies are posted in the Adoption highlight on Instagram.

Awareness

  • Reporting cruelty
  • Animals and the law
  • World Veterinary Day
  • Living with strays

Cruelty is a crime. Report it, and learn what the law protects.

A rescued dog greeting a volunteer

Before you call, and after

What should I tell you when I call?

What animal it is, what has happened, and exactly where: a landmark, a shop name, or a shared location pin. If you can, stay nearby so the volunteer can find you.

How do I keep a hurt animal safe until you reach?

Keep traffic and crowds away, offer water but no food, and don't try to lift an animal that may have broken bones. A frightened animal can bite, so keep your hands clear of its head.

What counts as cruelty to animals in India?

Beating, poisoning, maiming or abandoning an animal is an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and killing or maiming one is punishable under section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Call us and we will help you report it.

Can street dogs be removed from my lane?

On ordinary streets, the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 say dogs are sterilised, vaccinated and returned to the same area. Since November 2025 the Supreme Court allows removal from some premises, such as schools, hospitals, bus stands and railway stations. If someone is taking dogs from your lane, call us.

Can I adopt a rescued puppy?

Yes. Puppies ready for a home are posted in the Adoption highlight on our Instagram. Send us a message there and we'll talk.

How can I help if I can't join a rescue?

Save the number and share it. Keep a bowl of water outside in summer. Feed the dogs on your street in one clean spot, and tell us when one of them looks unwell.

Ride out on the next rescue

Message us on Instagram and we'll bring you into the team.

Message SAW @streetanimalwarriorsrgh
The SAW volunteers gathered by their motorbikes
The SAW team.