Why Feeding an Animal in Winter Is an Act of Survival

Winter is not just a season for animals on the streets, it is a test of survival.

Cold nights drain energy, hunger weakens immunity, and injuries that might heal in summer often turn fatal in winter. At True Impactt Foundation, we see one truth every year: when winter arrives, feeding becomes the difference between life and death.

Cold and Hunger: A Silent Emergency
Animals generate body heat through calories. In winter:
1, They burn significantly more energy just to stay warm
2, A single missed meal can weaken them drastically
3, Injured, elderly, and sick animals deteriorate faster
Unlike us, they cannot layer clothes or turn on heaters.
For them, food is warmth.

The Reality Behind Street Animal Survival
During winter:
1, Fewer people step out, reducing leftover food access
2, Water sources dry up or become unusable
3, Construction sites and markets close earlier
4, Weak animals lose fights for food
This is why winter sees a sharp rise in animal deaths not always visible, but deeply real.

A Story That Turned Compassion Into Action
Four years ago, Poonam Sharma came across an injured dog lying helpless on a roadside in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
The dog couldn’t move. Cars passed by and people looked away.
But Poonam didn’t, She stopped and chose to  help and stay for the innocent voiceless.
That one act of kindness became the beginning of a small rescue centre one that today has cared for over 200 sick, injured, and abandoned dogs.

From:
1, Dogs left to die after road accidents
2, Pets abandoned by families when they became old or sick
3, Weak, starved dogs with no chance of survival on the streets
Every dog at this shelter carries a story of heartbreak, neglect, and resilience.
This shelter doesn’t just give food it gives dignity, safety, and a second chance at life.

Why Winter Is the Hardest for Rescued Animals
Rescue doesn’t end with saving an animal from the street.
Medical costs
Food requirements
Risk of infections and complications
A rescued dog needs consistent nutrition to heal wounds, build immunity, and survive cold nights. Without regular feeding support, even rescued animals are at risk.

How True Impact Foundation Is Supporting This CauseThrough Crowdfunding:
True Impact Foundation is supporting shelters and ground-level rescuers like Poonam by:

1, Providing food for rescued and street animals
2, Supporting winter feeding drives
3, Helping sustain rescue centres caring for the most vulnerable
Our goal is not one-time relief, but continued care through the harshest months.

How Your Donation Makes a Real Difference
When you donate, you help ensure:

1, Daily meals for rescued and street dogs
2, Strength for injured animals to heal
3, Warmth through nourishment during freezing nights
4, Continuity of care for shelters running with limited resources
Even a small contribution helps feed multiple animals for a day.

One Choice Can Save a Life
You may never meet the dog Poonam saved that day.
But your support can save the next one lying unnoticed on a roadside.

This winter, feeding an animal is not kindness alone, it is survival.