Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary

About Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary

Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD) is a prominent animal shelter and an outreach program of The Theosophical Society, located in the heart of Chennai. Established in 1968, BMAD is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming distressed animals, including dogs, cats, horses, bovines, donkeys, pigs, goats, and wildlife. It operates an in-house veterinary clinic that provides affordable outpatient care and performs various medical procedures, including surgeries and Animal Birth Control (ABC) for stray animals. The facility is supported by a team of veterinarians, clinic managers, a pharmacist, and caretakers, and also offers ambulance services for emergencies and animal transport.