Welcome to Hiremath Foundation : Where Vision Meets Action

FOR EVERY PAWS

For Every Paws is a flagship animal welfare initiative by the Hiremath Foundation dedicated to improving the safety, visibility, and protection of stray dogs through simple, scalable interventions.

The initiative was first launched in Solapur in collaboration with ABVP Solapur Mahanagar and has since expanded across multiple cities in India, building a growing network of compassionate on-ground action.

At its core, the initiative introduces reflective and QR-based collars for stray dogs. These collars are designed to reduce road accidents by improving night-time visibility and enabling faster response in case of injury or distress. Reflective collars enhance visibility for drivers and pedestrians, while QR-enabled collars allow quick access to essential information that can support rescue, identification, and coordination efforts.

For Every Paws has distributed 750+ reflective collars and 500+ QR-based collars across regions including Solapur, Bijapur, New Delhi, Gulbarga, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Diu and Daman. Each deployment is focused on high-risk areas where stray animals are most vulnerable to traffic and environmental hazards.

Beyond intervention, the initiative actively promotes awareness and community participation in stray animal care. It encourages citizens to recognize stray animals as part of the shared urban ecosystem and to respond with responsibility and empathy.

Built on the broader mission of the Hiremath Foundation, For Every Paws represents a structured, scalable model of animal welfare that combines awareness, simple technology, and grassroots action to create safer streets for stray animals.

“Where Compassion Meets Action”

Mission

To protect and improve the lives of stray and vulnerable animals by enhancing their visibility, providing access to medical care, and promoting responsible community engagement. For Every Paws is dedicated to creating a network of safety and compassion through innovative tools like reflective and QR-based collars, rescue initiatives, and awareness programs.

Vision

To create a world where every animal—stray, domestic, or wild—is treated with dignity, care, and compassion. We aim to build a future where animal welfare is a shared responsibility, and every life is valued, visible, and protected.

A Landmark Moment for Stray Animal Safety in Solapur

The QR-based Reflective Collars, a first-of-its-kind safety solution for stray animals, were unveiled for the first time in Solapur in a special event graced by prominent dignitaries.

The launch was led by:

Shri Devendra Kothe (MLA – Solapur Central)
Shri Vivekanand S. Hiremath (Chairman, Hiremath Foundation)
Shri Akshay S. Shete (Chairman, Vishwatej Foundation)

Along with other esteemed guests, they collectively inaugurated this life-saving initiative under the banner of For Every Paws, reaffirming their commitment to animal safety and welfare.

These QR-based Reflective Collars not only enhance visibility for stray animals—especially at night—but also enable faster rescue and medical support through embedded identification features.

This moment marked a significant step forward in building safer streets for our four-legged companions and reflects the power of collaboration between Hiremath Foundation and Vishwatej Foundation in creating a compassionate future.