At PetsBazzar, we believe that those who stand up for animals deserve respect — not punishment. But once again, an animal lover is being targeted for doing just that.

According to a recent report in Free Press Journal, a housing society in Thane — the Hawaiian Society — has shockingly levied ₹8.38 lakh as part of a new "maintenance bill" against a well-known animal activist. This comes after they had already imposed a ₹5.5 lakh penalty earlier, allegedly over her efforts to feed and care for stray dogs within the premises.

1. Origins and Scale

• Vantara (also known as Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre) is a 3,000‑acre, private wildlife sanctuary inside the Reliance refinery complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, founded by Anant Ambani and launched in March 2025 avasant.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15bigcatrescue.org+15.
• Despite being labeled a conservation centre, it remains off‑limits to the public, fueling speculation that it's more of a private “megazoo” than a bona fide wildlife refuge .