Founded in 2010 by four passionate animal lovers, YODA (Youth Organization in Defence of Animals) is a registered charity based in Mumbai serving to make human-animal co-existence better. YODA works towards a city that is free from animal cruelty in every manner. 1) Prompt medical services for abandoned, injured or ill-treated homeless animals. 2) Behavioural rehabilitation of animals who have been mentally disturbed. 3) Sheltering and Rehabilitation of homeless or old age animals until they are fit for adoption or release. 4) Vaccination and sterilisation of stray Dogs and Cats to reduce stray population and reduce Human- Animal transmittable diseases (Rabies etc). 5) Education and Awareness.