About Us
Shashwat Foundation is a dedicated animal welfare organization and animal rights NGO committed to the protection and well-being of animals. We believe in a world where every animal is treated with the respect, kindness, and dignity they deserve, free from cruelty and exploitation.
“To build a compassionate world where animals are free from cruelty and exploitation, ensuring their rights, dignity, and well-being. Through education, advocacy, and direct action, Shashwat Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting change, empowering communities to protect animals and foster a harmonious coexistence between all living beings.”
शाश्वत FOUNDATION
Shashwat Foundation
( Society/Trust Regn no. F-58780 under Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950)
80 G Applicable
We are an NGO whose credo is “United Against Cruelty to Animals”.
We are a diverse group of animal lovers drawn from diverse socio-economic strata of society, ages, genders, and professions but who are passionate and committed to our one common goal –
To make life easier, healthier, and happier for the street animals of Pune.
Our volunteers actively participate in the Animal Birth Control drives conducted by PMC.
Rescue, Rehabilitation, Vaccination, Feeding, and sensitizing of the public to coexist peacefully with other beings like animals.
We have ambitious plans to meet our above-stated objectives and seek support from animal lovers and from all who believe that every being has the right to peacefully coexist with others.
EVERY LIFE IS IMPORTANT!
What we know as Shashwat Foundation today started from scratch as a small group that worked tirelessly for getting the stray dogs of Pune sterilized through PMC under the ABC program.In time- more and more volunteers started joining and we expanded our drives to other parts of Pune with the aim of getting maximum dogs sterilized. We started counselling people about the importance and benefits of Animal Birth Control and that if we wanted to help the animals- the first step towards It was to get the dogs neuteredNeutering the dogs is done free through PMC So we make all attempts at targeting as many numbers of dogs as we can for the birth control surgery. It went on smoothly and we are indebted to PMC- Blue Cross and Universal Animal Welfare Society and CCC for their support without which this would not have been possible. or you can fund the treatments with any amount possible. . Please do support the helpless animals. They cannot speak for themselves and They need you. Let us stand in solidarity towards their welfare, because they have no one but you.
Founder & President

Ms. Asha Ambekar
Asha Ambekar, the Founder of Shashwat Foundation, is an avid animal lover, passionate activist, and dedicated advocate for animal rights. With a deep commitment to the welfare of stray animals, Asha is enthusiastically involved in the adoption, rehabilitation, and rescue of animals in need. As the foundation’s President, she plays a crucial role in advocating for a co-existent environment where animals and humans can live harmoniously.
Asha brings a wealth of diverse experience to her work. Her moral crusade for animal welfare sets her apart, as she is driven by a genuine, well-intentioned quest to improve the lives of stray animals and address their suffering.
Our Core Team Members
Mrs. Asha Ambekar (Founder & President )
Adv. Madhavi Poddar (Vice President)
Mrs Seema Singh (Secretary)
Mrs. Medha Bhalla (Treasurer)
Mr. Siddharth Ambekar (Trustee)
Mr. Vishwesh Kulkarni
Mrs. Bindu Paul (Member)
Adv. Ganesh Sonavane
Adv. Santosh Gharte
Adv. Shrushti Tupe
Adv. Vijay Dhende