Sheltering Love, One Paw at a Time

Rooney Marlee Animal Welfare Trust (RMAWT) is the street animal welfare vertical of the Bennet and Bernard Group, under which all sorts of social causes are driven. Giving back to the society is an ethos of the company over the years, and the commitment to be the benchmark in every endeavour, pans this vertical too. Our support has spanned almost every animal welfare NGO in Goa, in small and big ways.

Our Commitment to Animal Welfare

Rooney Marlee Animal Welfare trust has contributed to the creation of better cattery spaces in three NGOs for Animal Rescue Centre (Arc) Canacona, Goa Animal Welfare Trust (GAWT- Cuchorem) and People For Animal (PFA) Vasco.

The future of better street animal welfare lies in the reduction of stray pet population. Puppies or kittens have a dismal chance of survival on the streets, and if they do, are prone to several illnesses, and in some case just difficult lives. While communities have raised themselves to support stray pets, with growing numbers this is not scalable to sustain. With this in the background, RMAWT strives to increase efforts in pet sterilisation efforts, lending funding support and being a strong operations partner with organisations like PFA, GAWT, WVS in collectively working towards street pet reduction.

The organisation will also host a haven for nurturing, loving, and compassionate care for aged, unwell, abandoned, injured, and lonely animals, scheduled for the end of 2024.

Meet the Heroes Behind the Scenes

Discover the dedicated individuals who tirelessly work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation of our animal shelter and the successful organization of our neutering camps. These heroes are the backbone of our mission, providing essential care and support to the animals and driving our community initiatives.

Join Team

Dr. Pushpendra Prajapati

Vet Surgeon

Alieta Fernandes

Project Co-ordinator

Madarsab Karadagi

Vet Assistant

Team Testimonials

At Bennet and Bernard, every team member is a hero. Each person is dedicated to making a difference, championing change with passion and purpose. Here, we share a few testimonials from some of our inspiring team members.

"I am incredibly grateful for the chance to adopt my new feline friend, and I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest appreciation. Dusty has already brought so much happiness and companionship into our lives. Your unwavering dedication to the welfare of animals and the love you showered upon Dusty during their time with you means the world to me. Thank you for all the incredible work you do in rescuing and nurturing these precious creatures. Your organization's commitment to finding forever homes for pets is truly priceless, and I cannot thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to welcome Dusty into my home and heart."

"They grow beautifully well, and sterilised, living in the wide expanse of a Goan Home. While none have actively had pets before, this is a decision we are glad to have made, enjoying the companionship of these two puppies, that have grown into beautiful dogs."

"I am incredibly happy to have adopted these wonderful dogs. They have become a cherished part of our family, bringing joy and companionship to our home. My children absolutely love them, and we all enjoy spending time together. Adopting these dogs has truly been one of the best decisions we've made."

"I recently picked up street puppies and gave them a new home, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. These little ones have brought so much joy and love into our lives. It's heartwarming to see them thrive in their new environment, and my family and I are so grateful to have them as part of our home."

"A beautiful cat has taken shelter at our new office, and her presence has brought a special kind of joy to our workplace. Every team member enjoys her company, and she has quickly become a beloved part of our office family. Her playful antics and gentle nature have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that we all appreciate."

We support causes that achieve long term benefit educating children living in underprivileged families, supporting other NGOs working with distressed men and women enabling them opportunities to be independent, a lot of street animal welfare activities investing heavily in sterilization for Indie dogs and cats, amongst others.

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