The Kindness City: Human-Animal Co-Existence and the Future of Bengaluru

The Kindness City is a landscape study that maps the current state of small community animal welfare in Bengaluru, identifies key stakeholders, and highlights the challenges and opportunities that shape human–animal coexistence in the city. Grounded in a systems-thinking approach, the study draws on secondary research, 27 expert interviews, surveys with 8 NGOs, and two practitioner validation circles. It concludes with a philanthropy- and NGO-led Theory of Change and a set of actionable recommendations that link animal welfare with public safety, public health, waste management, food security, and urban planning.