A complete, integrated & humane approach to community animal welfare — from identification to shelter and protection.
Why This Ecosystem Matters
India has over 35 million stray animals suffering from disease, injury, and hunger. GOCAF's five-program ecosystem addresses every stage — from first rescue to permanent protection — through science-backed, humane, and community-led action.
Your support creates a ripple of compassion that transforms lives across communities.
To create a cruelty-free society where community animals live with dignity, safety, and freedom.
We bring together feeders, societies, volunteers, veterinarians, governments, and technology to create a structured, lawful, and compassionate animal welfare ecosystem.
Press releases, rescue stories, publications and other news from GOCAF
500+ animals sterilised in partnership with Hyderabad municipal corporations
GOCAF rapid response team deployed within 2 hours of distress report
Advocating for structured community animal management laws and feeder rights
Empowering feeders and animal lovers with hands-on skills and legal knowledge
Real voices from volunteers, feeders, adopters, and community members across Hyderabad
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Structured campaigns creating real, lasting change for community animals across India

Catching community animals is ONLY legal in 4 cases under AWBI & ABC Rules: Rabies suspected/confirmed · Severe illness/injury · Repeated unprovoked aggression · As per AWBI & ABC Rules. False complaints hurt animals and misuse the law. No Proof = No Catch.

GOCAF's zero-abandonment framework works with housing societies and authorities to create support systems so no owner needs to abandon their animal.

We map every feeding spot, register every feeder, and ensure no animal goes hungry in our zones. 38 registered feeders feeding 200+ animals daily.

GOCAF mediates disputes, runs awareness programmes in RWAs and schools — replacing fear with understanding and confrontation with governance.

GOCAF registers feeders legally, provides documentation kits, offers legal guidance, and connects feeders with a city-wide support community.

Free and subsidised spay-neuter camps in partnership with certified veterinarians and municipal bodies across Hyderabad.
Animals sterilised through our Spay & Neuter Programme
Cities partnered for structured animal welfare governance
Signatures for community animal protection policy change
Every day, thousands of animals are abandoned on city streets. GOCAF works with communities, shelters, and local authorities to build zero-abandonment frameworks — ensuring every animal has a safe, structured support system behind it.
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No feeder should stand alone. GOCAF's structured feeding programme connects volunteers with designated safe zones, feeding schedules, and legal protection — turning isolated acts of kindness into a city-wide compassionate system.
Read MoreConflict between residents and community animals arises from misinformation. GOCAF mediates, educates, and documents — replacing fear and confrontation with dialogue, compassionate solutions, and data-backed governance.
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Discover how GOCAF is building humane, structured animal welfare systems across India
See Our Rescue StoriesGOCAF volunteers are not just supporters — they are guardians on the ground. They are individuals who choose courage over silence and action over indifference.
Because this is not just volunteering — it's standing up for lives that depend on you. At GOCAF, your actions create real, visible impact every single day.
To build a society where every community animal is respected as a living being with rights, protected by law, and cared for by compassionate communities.
To build a society where every community animal is respected, protected by law, and cared for by compassionate communities.
Built on courage, compassion, and accountability.
We act, rescue, and protect.
Every abuse is challenged.
Responsibility is mandatory.
People drive the mission.
We stand firm always.
Legal + ethical action.
Deepthika Palati — Founder & Director, GOCAF
"Every animal's life has value. Every voice that speaks for them matters."
GOCAF was founded with a simple yet powerful belief: community animals deserve freedom, dignity, and protection — not conflict, fear, or neglect. Across cities, towns, and villages, animals live alongside us every day. They are part of our shared ecosystem and our shared responsibility.
Over the years, I have witnessed how lack of awareness, misinformation, and absence of structured systems lead to unnecessary suffering. GOCAF was born to bridge this gap.
Our approach:
To every volunteer, partner, feeder, resident, and supporter — thank you for choosing compassion with responsibility.
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Every rupee you donate goes directly to rescuing, feeding, and protecting community animals. Thank you for your compassion.
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Reach out to learn more about our services, volunteer opportunities, or to report an animal in need.
Have a question, want to volunteer, report an animal in need, or just say hello? We're just a message away — reach out to us directly on WhatsApp and our team will respond promptly.
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Global Organization For Community Animal Freedom Foundation (GOCAF)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 502032
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