Overview
- Founder Mohan Div said the shelter will stop taking in new animals and scale down operations to stay financially viable.
- AVS confirmed the group must return its eight units at The Animal Lodge, with no firm deadline set as officers take a measured approach for elderly and sick animals.
- The shelter owes 53 months of rent, and AVS said it had offered instalment plans and options to take over animals, which did not resolve the arrears.
- AVS inspectors found several animals were not receiving prompt veterinary care and removed 15 since December 2024 for treatment, with some later rehomed by caregivers.
- The Commissioner of Charities is examining the group's governance and compliance, while other welfare groups and independent rescuers are supplying food, fostering and rehoming support.