About us
History of Jivdaya
A journey of a decade — and a project of a lifetime. How the trust began in 2007 and grew into a recognised animal hospital in Ahmedabad.
God loved birds and created trees; we loved birds and built cages.
Every life is precious. If we consider ourselves a superior species, it asks us to be more humane and compassionate toward the creatures around us — they feel the same pain, hunger and thirst. With that belief, Jivdaya Charitable Trust began its work in animal welfare in 2007.
The trust exists to serve birds and animals that are too often neglected when it comes to healthcare, living conditions, love and kindness. It works to be a voice for those animals, and to give them rehabilitation, medical treatment and care.
What began as a small step in 2007 has grown into an organisation recognised and appreciated in many parts of the world.
The beginning
One ambulance, one dispensary, a handful of people
Witnessing the suffering of the animals around them, Himmatbhai Shah, Hasmukhbhai Shah (Dada) and his daughter Giraben Shah established Jivdaya Charitable Trust as an NGO in 2007. They started with a handful of dedicated animal enthusiasts, one ambulance, and one office-cum-dispensary on the Panjrapole campus.
Since then it has become one of the leading non-profit veterinary hospitals in and around Ahmedabad, with facilities for animals and birds.
2007
The trust begins
Jivdaya Charitable Trust is established on the Panjrapole campus with limited facilities — one ambulance and one office-cum-dispensary.
2020
A centre of knowledge
A decade on, the campus functions as a well-oiled machine and a centre of knowledge on animal care, with support from individuals, organisations and volunteers.
