THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
Big Daddy Casino donated Rs 11,72,800 to PAWS, a non-profit organization for the welfare of animals in Panaji. The donation was initiated by Lakhram Goyal, Managing Director of Big Daddy. The cheque was handed over by Puneet Narang, director, Big Daddy, Amit Garg, operations head to the Animal welfare team in the presence of Taleigao MLA Jennifer Monserrate and Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate.
PAWS engages with rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, and adoption of cats and dogs, as well as undertake mass sterilization, anti-rabies, and vaccination projects. Due to the support and generous donation by Big Daddy Casino, PAWS has been able to elevate their quality of service and infrastructure substantially. They have utilized the funds given by Big Daddy Casino towards building a new sterilization shed and renovation of an old office block. Their sterilization shed is big enough to house 50 plus dogs brought in for animal birth control surgeries. This facility is very important to ramp up their Animal Birth Control pilot project for Panaji City's stray dog population. Through this project, PAWS will target to do around 2000 dogs in 3 months.
PAWS has carried out renovation work of the old block to accommodate an Operation Theatre for the sterilization along with a preparation room and a staff resting area with the help of Big Daddy Casino. The funds have also been used to extend the roof over the utility area so that the area is well protected in the rains and can be used to its capacity. Big Daddy Casino always seeks genuine organizations to partner with and provide their service. Big Daddy Casino’s sponsorship has been integral to PAWS’ ability to serve the community and to improve the quality of life for both people and animals.
