Brown fur, a heart-shaped spot on the back, and responds to the given name”. We have all come across similarly worded posts like this one every time a caretaker finds themselves in the unfortunate realisation that their furry stray friend is lost. While credit is due for the effort, such ambiguous descriptions might not be the best way to identify these voiceless creatures. Akshay Ridlan, founder, Pawfriend.in aims to solve this with scannable ID cards that he calls ‘Aadhar cards for animals.’ This summer, Ridlan is offering a unique camp for youngsters who wish to bring about a change for the better.

A stray wears the QR-coded tag collar