Mitsu Fonseca

About Me

Hello!
I'm Mitsu, a marathoner, run coach, yoga instructor and basically a human who has witnessed and understands the struggles of our community animals. They depend on humans for the basics such as food, medicines, and health procedures like sterilisations and vaccinations which are incredibly important to help them lead a better life amidst the chaos of our city.
This past year, I lost my lovely adopted indie doggos whom I had rescued over 14 years back. I ran TMM 2025 in memory of my sweet girl Blackey who had passed away just a few days earlier. In July this year, her sibling rescued from the same litter, and my soul dog, passed away too.
I continue to feed and care for their friends on the roads, who always greet me with the sweetest wagging butts.

Appeal

Caring for animals who are homeless and on our streets, is a community effort.
I have often reached out to YODA - Youth Organisation in Defence of Animals, to ease the suffering of the dogs I care for, whenever they have needed medical assistance or sterilisations or vaccinations as they navigate a tough life on the streets in constant survival mode, with nothing to call their own.
YODA also assists with adoptions of rescued dogs, and that's something I will always advocate for - ADOPT, DON'T SHOP. They provide FREE healthcare treatment to all stray animals, and this is only possible through the support of humans like you, via donations.
Community animals have brought me much happiness all along, and the least we humans can do, is build healthy relationships with them, provide them with the basics, and gain their trust and love in return.
Animals that are cared for and feel safe in their territories are never aggressive. They often reflect the behaviour of the humans around them, and taking care of their basic requirements such as food and healthcare, builds a healthy relationship with them in the community.
As I gear up to run the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2026, I want to help fundraise for YODA because I've volunteered at their shelter, and I've seen the work they do. Funds help massively with medicines, food, operations and vaccinations.
Please help me raise funds for our lovely yet homeless animals who often are neglected and suffer alone. Any amount, no matter how small, will be appreciated. Thank you.

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