"Vatsalya" means compassion in Sanskrit. The Animal Shelter of ACT situated at Shakthi Nagar, Mangalore that spreads over half an acre of land, “Vatsalya” is a haven for stray animals in the city. Be it dogs, cats, cattle, birds, reptiles… all of them live here harmoniously. Mainly funded by Late Katapadi Ganesh Shenoy "Vatsalya" has been functional from 12th February 2006.