ABOUT
R.O.A.R.
OUR MISSION
At Remy’s Organization for Animal Rehabilitation (ROAR), we believe that every dog deserves a second chance at a happy life, regardless of their physical limitations. Our mission is to provide a safe haven, rehabilitation and care for dogs with mobility challenges, empowering them to thrive and live life to the fullest.
OUR VALUES
• Compassion: We treat every dog with kindness, empathy, and understanding.
• Care: We provide top-notch medical attention, nutrition, and shelter.
• Empowerment: We help dogs overcome physical limitations and live fulfilling lives.
• Community: We collaborate with like-minded individuals, organizations, and corporates to amplify our impact
OUR STORY
2012
Anand and his friend Murali discovered an injured dog dragging itself across the road on the outskirts of Chennai. They took the dog to a vet, who diagnosed it with a spinal cord injury that left its lower body and hind legs paralyzed. Despite recommendations for euthanasia, Anand saw a will to live in the dog and decided to adopt him, naming him Remy Martin. Anand, with support from friends in the animal rescue community and online research, learned to care for Remy. They provided proper nursing care to prevent infections and acquired a dog wheelchair from Innovation India to help Remy move. Remy's first walk in the wheelchair was a significant milestone, later upgraded by a Walkin Pets wheelchair donated by Anand's sister. Remy lived happily with Anand's family and their other dogs until he passed away in 2015 due to a bladder tumor.
2014
After Remy Martin, Anand welcomed a second paraplegic dog named Bouncer. Found as a puppy on the streets of Mumbai, Bouncer was a victim of a hit-and-run accident, leaving him paraplegic. Rescued and sent to Probably Paradise animal shelter, Bouncer was aggressive and difficult for the staff to manage. During one of his visits to the shelter, Anand noticed Bouncer and, after discussing with Roxanne, the shelter's founder, decided to bring him home. As Bouncer settled in, his aggression decreased, allowing Anand to nurse his wounds. However, due to severe infection, Bouncer's left hind leg had to be amputated, making him a paraplegic tripawd. Using Remy's old wheelchair, Bouncer adapted quickly and enjoyed many adventures, traveling to cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Mangalore. His care is sponsored by Shreya, who has passively adopted him.
2016
While working at Benzi Pet Stay @ Appu’s farm, a dog boarding and rehabilitation center in Bangalore, Anand was tagged in a Facebook post about a paraplegic dog in Kerala. The dog, rescued by the NGO PAWS, needed specialized care. Supported by his partners at Benzi Pet Stay, Anand drove from Bangalore to Kerala to bring the dog, named Kuttan, home. Kuttan quickly became best friends with Bouncer. Since they couldn't afford a second wheelchair, Kuttan and Bouncer shared the same set of wheels. Kuttan, known for his attention-seeking nature, enjoys being petted and is passively adopted by Anuradha, who sponsors his care.
2018
As requests to take in dogs with spinal cord injuries surged from all over India, Anand realized that handling these cases individually was no longer feasible. This required more planning, staff, and resources. In 2018, we decided to register Remy’s Organisation for Animal Rehabilitation (ROAR) as a non-profit organization, enabling them to expand through fundraising. We rented a temporary place and set up a small facility, hiring Pradeep as a full-time staff member to care for the dogs. While many dogs were helped and recovered, some were lost along the way.
2020
We moved to a larger space in Denkanikottai, 60 kilometers from Bangalore, creating a center for about 15 dogs with ample open space. We took in dogs with spinal cord injuries from Bangalore, Chennai, and Mumbai, and also conducted our own rescues. During one rescue, we found Karishma, a dog with a half-severed hind limb and a fractured spine, on the Hosur Denkanikottai highway. Miraculously, she survived her injuries, earning the name Karishma, meaning miracle in Hindi. Sweet and docile, Karishma loves outdoor walks and playtime. She is passively adopted by Devi and Manasa, who sponsor her care.
2022
In 2022, we reached full capacity and couldn't accept new admissions. With increasing requests, we built another room for 15 more dogs, which quickly filled up. We underwent changes in management, and Shreya and Bachi joined as new trustees to help Anand continue this mission.
2025
We now care for over 60 paraplegic dogs and 20 other special needs dogs, supported by a team of 5 full-time staff and 3 trustees. Through our 'Passive Adoption' program, most of the dogs found loving sponsors, which made sure that we are able to give them continued support and care. Generous donors provided freedom and mobility to dogs in need through wheelchair donations. Our association with leading veterinary hospitals In Bengaluru and Hosur enables us to provide comprehensive care, including surgery, medical treatment, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. We received our 80G certificate from the Income Tax department, making donations tax-exempt, and CSR certificate to receive corporate donations. We have also acquired new land to establish a larger, more advanced rehab center for special needs dogs. Click here to know more about our upcoming new centre.