• Dogs and cats: If you have rescued a dog or cat from a cruel home, you can keep the animal yourself, find someone willing to adopt the animal, or consult with a local animal protection group. Should the former guardians seek the animal's return, tell them that you will file a police report if they persist. Document the animal’s condition with photographs and a veterinary examination. If the dog or cat has been confiscated with the help of the police or SPCA, she or he can be sent to a local animal shelter or SPCA facility until the matter is decided by the court. Seek a court directive preventing the return of the animal to abusive owners.
• Cattle: Rescued cattle can be sent to the closest gaushala or municipal pound. They can be transported by an animal ambulance if there is one in your city. If not, hire a tempo or truck and get a receipt. This cost can be recovered from the owner through the courts.
• Horses and donkeys: Sick, injured, old and ill-treated draught animals can be sent to the closest animal shelter or municipal pound until the case is decided. Again, the cost of transportation can be recovered from the owner. Seek a court direction preventing the return of the animal to abusive owners.
