Who am I?

Saving one animal won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal

Hi, I’m Maria Joseph— an animal lover, street dog feeder, and long-time volunteer who believes in showing up for the voiceless, one paw at a time.

For over six years, I’ve been involved with animal shelters, feeding strays across Chennai, rescuing animals in need, and giving a forever home to a few special souls along the way. My days are often spent checking on familiar furry faces, dropping off food under shady trees, and just quietly being present in the lives of animals that the world often rushes past.

This blog is a space to share all of that — the moments, the lessons, the heartbreaks, and the joy. You’ll find rescue stories, care tips, reflections from the road, and ways to get involved, no matter how big or small your gesture may be.

I’m not an organisation or a team — just one person who refuses to look away. Because once you truly see these animals — their resilience, their trust, their silent asks — it becomes impossible not to care.

So thank you for being here. For reading, for feeling, and maybe, for choosing to do something too.

As Jane Goodall said “The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”