A Story of Hope with HCLFoundation & Blue Cross of India

My name is Mani, and I’m a three-year-old Kanni cross. Today, you’ll see me running happily on three legs at the Blue Cross of India sanctuary, but my journey here wasn’t easy.

I was abandoned by my owner and later hit by a vehicle, leaving my hind leg fractured. With no one to help, the injury worsened until it could no longer be saved. By the time BCI’s rescue team reached me, I was in unbearable pain. My leg had to be amputated, and I needed weeks of intensive care. Thanks to the care I received, I survived, healed, and found a home at the sanctuary. I may be missing a leg, but I haven’t lost my spirit—I play, I run, and I’m loved by everyone here.

But here’s something I’ve learned since arriving: my story—and the stories of thousands of animals like me—wouldn’t have been possible without the HCLFoundation. Their partnership with BCI began in 2016, and since 2018–19, their steady support through the HARIT program has transformed animal welfare in Chennai and beyond.

Rescue & Rehabilitation
I wasn’t the first animal saved by HCLFoundation’s generosity, and I won’t be the last. With their backing, BCI expanded its rescue operations, deploying Mobile Hospitals (MoHos) and giving field teams smart devices to respond faster. Every day, injured, abandoned, and distressed animals receive care that once felt out of reach.

Rabies Control through Vaccination
Rabies is a deadly fear on the streets. With HCLFoundation’s support, BCI runs regular vaccination drives—protecting both animals and people. In FY 2025–26 alone, more than 2,500 vaccinations were carried out in a single month, making communities safer and reducing human–animal conflict.

Animal Birth Control (ABC) Surgeries
Population control is key to preventing suffering. HARIT has enabled hundreds of ABC surgeries each month, especially in focus areas like Kundrathur, where street dog numbers are now more balanced. Families there speak of calmer streets, fewer conflicts, and healthier dogs.

Infrastructure & Innovation
HCLFoundation’s impact goes beyond rescues. They sponsored the animal food kitchen, which now feeds thousands daily, and provided advanced diagnostic equipment, ensuring doctors can deliver faster, better treatment. After the 2015 floods, their support helped re-lay all electrical cabling, making the campus safe and resilient. During COVID, when the world was uncertain, they stood by BCI so that no animal went hungry or untreated.

Humane Education & Awareness
What excites me most is knowing the next generation is being taught kindness. Through HARIT, BCI’s education team visits schools, delivering engaging lessons on empathy and animal welfare. When children learn to respect animals early, fewer of us will ever face the neglect I once did.

I am Mani—the three-legged dog who found love and safety at BCI. My life is proof of what HCLFoundation’s consistent support since 2016 has made possible. With them by BCI’s side, every street animal—whether lost, injured, or abandoned—has a real chance at healing, hope, and a happy future.

Paws up for many more years of BCI and HCLFoundation  🐾

Major Donors this quarter:

We gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions received from the our donors this quarter (ordered alphabetically) :

• Ambattur Infra India Pvt Ltd

• CHAL

• Greater Chennai Corporation

• HCL Foundation

• Jayashree S Mani

• M M Forgings Limited

• Nitya Bondipatti

• R N-B D G Foundation

• Roshni Nadar Malhotra

• Salem Municipal Corporation

• Saraswathi Haksan

• Smt Karuna Chandrakant Kothari

• T Shantilal Jain

• TNQ Foundation

• UK Online Giving Foundation

• Vickram

• Viji Sundaram

Your support enables us to continue our mission of promoting animal welfare and making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in need. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.