Our Work in India
April 17, 2026
When a massive fire tore through a crowded neighborhood in Ghaziabad, India, on April 16, panic spread in seconds. Thick smoke filled the air. Flames swallowed homes and streets. And for the animals caught in the chaos, there was nowhere to run.
That’s when PETA India’s Rapid Response Team rushed in. Responders were swiftly on the ground, searching through debris and smoke for survivors. Among the first they found was a brown-and-white dog with painful burns, trembling and alone. Without immediate care, animals like this can suffer immensely—or die—from their injuries. But the PETA-supported rescuers arrived just in time.
After fires, animals may suffer burns, dehydration, and shock. Even basic care—water, food, and burn treatment— can mean the difference between life and death.
The rescue team searched the area tirelessly, patiently coaxing animals out of hiding. During the operation, the PETA-backed team located approximately 35 to 40 dogs and two cats.
Right there on the ground, PETA India responders worked quickly, providing food and water and assessing animals. Animals showing signs of shock or dehydration received immediate supportive care. Every second mattered.
Responders ensured that animals with more severe injuries were transported to hospitals.
Because of this rapid, coordinated response, dozens of animals who might otherwise have suffered were given relief.
You Make This Emergency Care Possible
Fires, floods, and other crises will happen again. And when they do, animals can’t call for help. They rely on people to show up for them.
That’s where PETA’s Global Compassion Fund comes in. Donations to the fund go directly to helping dogs, cats, and other animals after devastating disasters like this fire in India. The fund makes it possible for trained, dedicated teams to be ready to act at a moment’s notice, and they can only continue this lifesaving work with your support.
Will you make sure someone is there the next time animals are trapped in chaos?