Tails of Hope Podcast – Episode 1, Part 1
🎙️ Guest: Asha Ambekar – Founder of Shashwat Foundation
🐾 Topic: Rescuing, Rehabilitating & Giving Hope to Strays in India
In our very first episode of Tails of Hope – Voices for the Voiceless, Hope for Every Paw, we are honoured to have Asha Ambekar, the incredible Founder of Shashwat Foundation — a sanctuary of hope for countless stray animals who otherwise would have no one to care for them.
Asha's story is not just about animal rescue — it’s about compassion, resilience, and creating hope for the voiceless. What started as a personal mission after witnessing the heartbreaking plight of stray animals, soon turned into a full-fledged animal welfare movement through Shashwat Foundation.
But the journey wasn’t easy.
When asked what inspired her journey into animal welfare, Asha shared a deeply moving story of a wounded dog left abandoned on the roadside. That moment shook her. While most people walked past the dog, Asha stopped, carried it to a vet, and stayed by its side. That day, she knew — she had to become the voice for the voiceless.
What followed was a lifelong mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray animals who had no one else to turn to. Over the years, Shashwat Foundation has:
✅ Rescued and treated hundreds of injured and abandoned animals.
✅ Facilitated adoptions, ensuring strays find loving forever homes.
✅ Promoted compassion and community involvement through awareness programs.
But the work is far from over. Every day, there’s a new dog, cat, or bird needing urgent care.
Asha also opened up about the harsh realities of animal welfare in India:
Her message is clear: "If we don’t act now, the voiceless will continue to suffer in silence."
But not all stories end this happily. Thousands of animals still live in neglect, starvation, and abuse — and this is where Shashwat Foundation steps in every single day.
Asha humbly admitted that the biggest challenge her foundation faces is limited resources. With over 30+ strays under their care at any given time, the foundation constantly struggles to meet:
✅ Medical expenses for critical cases.
✅ Food and shelter for abandoned animals.
✅ Sterilization and vaccination for population control.
✅ Emergency rescues from abuse or injury.
👉 And this is where YOU can make a difference.
If Asha’s story has touched your heart, we urge you to:
🐾 Donate – Every rupee can save a life.
🐾 Adopt/Foster – Give an animal a loving home.
🐾 Volunteer – Help in rescues, rehabilitation, or social media awareness.
🐾 Share – Spread awareness so more people can step up.
👉 To support Shashwat Foundation, please visit: [Donation Link]
As we wrapped up Part 1 of this heartfelt episode, Asha said something that stayed with us:
"We may not change the world for every animal, but we can change the world for one animal at a time. And that’s how hope is created — one paw at a time."
Her message is a powerful reminder that kindness is a choice — and every time you choose compassion, you help change a life.
👉 If you would like to support Asha Ambekar’s work, please consider donating to Shashwat Foundation or getting involved.
Because hope begins when compassion acts. ❤️🐾
✅ Follow Shashwat Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080517885404
✅ Support them with Donations: https://shashwatfoundation.in/donate-us/
✅ Adopt or Foster: https://shashwatfoundation.in/
Together, we can create hope — one paw at a time. 🐾❤️
💛 The Journey of Compassion🐾 Challenges in Animal Welfare in India❤️ A Story That Will Move You💡 How You Can Support Shashwat Foundation💬 Asha's Final Message
