In 1999-2000, the Poona SPCA, a 2 acre shelter located in heart of Pune City was being tried to be grabbed for ‘redevelopment’. We approached the then GOC of Southern Command and explained him that certain Army Officers, District Collector and the CEO of Board are ex-officio trustees of the SPCA who could thwart such a move. The animal shelter was thus saved and continues to serve thousands of animals each year.