Blue Cross Society of Pune (BCS Pune)

Day 3 of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour was yet another day to show what citizen-led coordination can achieve when it is humane, planned, calm and coordinated. Across the ~109.15 km route (Pune-Purandar-Rajgad-Haveli), 50+ volunteers worked with CCC, BCS and partner NGOs (8+ vans) to ensure not a single stray dog was seen on the event roads. Packs living near the route were moved safely and in advance. Bajaj’s CSR volunteers managed few locations with guidance from experienced volunteer teams – a true example of team work and collaboration. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers in Camp, Kondhwa, Yewalewadi, Khadakwasla, Kirkatwadi, Sinhagad, Nanded City, and Bajaj CSR volunteers for coordinating, planning and executing the day beautifully. Volunteer placement along the route was thoughtfully done, ensuring every community dog remained safe and away from the race path. We thank SAW NGO and MH-14 Hospital for sending teams and supporting BCS and CCC operations on ground. We would also like to thank our police team for supporting volunteers during the event. Where other NGOs and volunteers were focused on keeping the community dogs safe, PMC and Universal continued to carry on unnecessary catching of harmless old dogs and injuring and stressing them and being rude to volunteers. Volunteers had to intervene repeatedly to ensure these dogs were protected and released back safely once the race concluded. Volunteers across Pune are diligently working towards getting the community dogs to safety with the help of BCS and CCC Team. Their coordination, planning and team work is clearly paying off, helping make this event safe for the participants, the public, and the community dogs alike.

Day 2 of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour showed what citizen-led coordination can achieve when it is humane, planned, and calm. Across the ~87 km route (Maval–Mulshi–PCMC), 100+ volunteers worked with CCC, BCS and partner NGOs (8+ vans) to ensure not a single stray dog was seen on the event roads. Packs living near the route were moved safely and in advance. Bajaj’s CSR volunteers managed the Akurdi stretch with guidance from experienced PCMC Wakad Animal Rescue team —an example of what effective collaboration looks like. A big shout-out to Wakad Animal Rescue (WAR) for outstanding volunteer mobilisation and quick planning—especially volunteer placement along the route and keeping community dogs safe and away from the event roads. Thank you to SAW NGO and MH14 Hospital for sending teams on the ground to support BCS and CCC operations. At the same time, PMC and Universal carried out unnecessary and risky dog catching in the Sinhgad Road and Camp areas, where there was no operational need. Volunteers had to rush from work to stop old, disabled and harmless community dogs from being picked up. A blind dog from a society was taken by Universal and released only after a difficult intervention. We are also deeply concerned about prolonged confinement and the late dumping of dogs at BCS by PMC. Dogs were held inside PMC and Universal dog-catching vans for hours and then brought to BCS late in the evening—after being in vehicles since morning—without proper water, food, or humane handling. This is unacceptable and risks injury, dehydration, and severe stress (even death due to shock). PCMC’s SOP is clear, humane, and scientific: do not pick up stray dogs unless volunteers request it for safety reasons. We urge PMC to adopt the same approach immediately, stop non-essential dog catching, and ensure humane, time-bound transport. Public safety and animal welfare must go together.

Peace looks like this! Do your bit and get the stray dogs in your community vaccinated and sterilised. For FREE stray dog sterilisation drive in your area write to us at info@bcspune.org #bcspune #bcspuneopd #bcspunefreeopd #vaccination #bcscares #straydogcare #bcspunefreeabc #freesterilisationforstraydogs

Day 1 of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 concluded smoothly, supported by strong on-ground coordination from volunteers and the CCC/BCS teams. Deccan area volunteers worked late into the night to identify and secure vulnerable senior dogs in safe locations, and were back on the route early morning to ensure no dogs entered the event corridor. Bajaj CSR volunteer team provided on-ground support! The flag-off at 1:30 pm was on time, and it was inspiring to see cyclists from multiple countries and an enthusiastic audience across the route. However, there were concerning incidents before the event due to operational mismanagement by PMC dog-catching staff and unacceptable misbehaviour by Universal staff towards women volunteers. Pune Police intervened promptly and ensured volunteer safety. In Deccan, a 14-year-old stray dog was badly injured and bleeding during rough catching by Universal. For today’s Stage 1 (January 20, 2026), we request all volunteers supporting CCC and BCS to remain alert, calm, and coordinated along the route. Start: 1:30 pm | Finish: 3:41 pm | Awarding: 4:00 pm Route: Mulshi – Maval – PCMC | Distance: 87.2 km Wishing all cyclists a safe ride and everyone along the scenic route a wonderful day.

BCS PUNE OPD (FREE) Spotlight BCS Pune OPD at Blue Cross Hospital, Keshav Nagar, Pune provides Free basic treatment for stray dogs and cats and pet Indian mixed-breed dogs and cats. We also offer treatments for purebred dogs and cats at affordable rates. To eliminate rabies in Pune and PCMC, we administer the anti-rabies vaccine free of cost to all dogs and cats. We also have limited free Tricat vaccines for stray cats and mixed-breed Indian pet cats! Spotlight for January 2026 : Last week, 148+ patients (dogs and cats) received free treatment at our BCS Pune OPD. Vaccinations provided: Over 55+ free Tri-cat vaccines and Anti-rabies vaccines were given to stray cats and dogs. At BCS Pune OPD, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of stray and pet dogs and cats. Would you like to be a part of this mission? Visit us from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Fridays 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM) and help us create a better future for stray and pet dogs/cats. Take a step. Make a difference. #bcspune #bcspuneopd #bcspunefreeopd #straydogs #freevaccinations #freearv #freetricatvaccine #animalwelfare

Did someone say treats or was that my imagination? Get FREE Tricat vaccine for stray cats and Indian mixed breed pet cats at BCS Pune OPD. BCS Pune OPD Timings  Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM For any queries, you can call our tollfree helpline number - 1800-419-9005 or write to us at info@bcspune.org #bcspune #bcspuneopd #bcspunefreetricat #freetricatforstraycats #bcspunecares #straycatcare #bcsanimalwelfare #vaccinationforcats

BCS Pune OPD Timing Please note - BCS Pune OPD will be open on 21st January’26 (Wednesday), from 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For any queries, you can call our tollfree helpline number - 1800-419-9005 or write to us at info@bcspune.org

"Wait... you're telling me I’m not the only planet in this solar system?" For any queries you can write to us at info@bcspune.org or Call on our toll free helpline number 1800-419-9005 #bcspune #straycatsterilisation #freevaccination #bcspunefreeopd

Nosey - The Talker Nosey, a shy and very vocal stray tomcat, was suffering from a chronic wound on his back and also needed to be sterilised. After multiple attempts, Nosey was finally caught and was admitted at BCS Pune for treatment and for sterilisation. Nosey had an open wound on his back which was not healing. He also had a wound on his left hind leg and was limping. After admission, he was thoroughly examined. His blood test was also done. His blood reports showed slightly low platelet count. Nosey's hind leg had an old injury due to which he was limping. There was no fracture. His treatment was started. With daily care, dressing and medication, Nosey started getting better. Once his condition was stable, he was sterilised and vaccinated. With continued care and love, Nosey's wound started healing well. Nosey was a talker - he loved to speak to the BCS staff whenever they came to check on him and dress him. His conversations were long and loud. Soon, Nosey's wounds healed completely. He was fit and happy to be back at his location. His caregivers were thrilled to have him back. To support the treatment of stray cats like Nosey, you can write to us at info@bcspune.org #BCSPune #StrayCatSterilisation #CatRecovery #IPDCare #IPDRecovery #IPDStories #TomCat

Kindness doesn’t cost a thing but it means everything to a stray dog like Brownie. For any queries you can write to us at info@bcspune.org or Call on our toll free helpline number 1800-419-9005 #bcspune #bcspunecares #straycatsterilisation #freevaccination #bcscares