Virat Kohli: Anushka’s vision to help stray animals inspires me

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

India captain Virat Kohli's foundation will set up two animal shelters in Malad and Boisar as part of its animal welfare project.

The Virat Kohli Foundation has collaborated with Vivaldis Animal Health and Awaaz, Voice of Stray Animals (VOSA), a Mumbai-based NGO. The shelters will be set up and run by Awaaz. Kohli will also sponsor ambulances.

"Looking after the welfare of animals is a cause very close to my heart now as Anushka is very passionate about this issue. Her vision to help stray animals across India is truly inspiring for me and since I have met her, I have tried to understand more about animal rights and the urgent need for medical assistance for strays," Kohli said.

He felt it is the couple's dream to help stray animals. "It is our dream to create a safer space for the stray animals of our city and I'm happy to be taking on this project to create some facilities to help these animals," remarked Kohli.