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Jodhpur’s ‘Dog Home Foundation’ Battles 45°C Heatwave with Massive ‘10,000 Water Tank’ Initiative for Strays
Jodhpur’s Dog Home Foundation launches a 10,000 water tank initiative to help stray animals survive the extreme heatwave.
A massive community-led effort to protect voiceless animals from the blistering Rajasthan summer, the Dog Home Foundation has launched an unprecedented hydration campaign in Jodhpur, popularly known as the 'Sun City'. With the mercury frequently touching 45°C, the foundation has established a network of over 10,000 water tanks (khelis) across the city to prevent heat-related deaths among stray animals.
* Strategic Hydration Grid: The foundation mapped "High-Risk Zones"—areas with minimal water access—to install free tanks, ensuring a widespread reach.
* The Power of One Resolution: The movement was founded by Kuldeep Khatri in 2017, following a personal incident where he struggled for two days to find medical help for an injured puppy
* A ‘Jodhpur Model’ of Community Ownership: The initiative has evolved into a massive public movement where shopkeepers fill the tanks daily and local children take charge of cleaning them
