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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%;" |24 February 2006, [[Wikipedia:Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad]], [[Wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Hometown'''
| style="width: 70%;" |[[Wikipedia:Dharmaj|Dharmaj]], Gujarat, [[Wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%;" |[[Wikipedia:Newark, Delaware|Newark]], [[Wikipedia:United States|USA]]
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%;" |[[Wikipedia:India|Indian]]
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Education'''
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* Vatsalya International School, Borsad
* [[Wikipedia:University of Delaware|University of Delaware]] (Pre-Veterinary Medicine)
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%;" |Student, Reptile Rescuer, Volunteer
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%;" |Reptile rescue, [[Wikipedia:Animal welfare|Animal welfare]], [[Wikipedia:Indian classical music|Indian classical music]]
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Parents'''
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* Shailesh J Patel (father – businessman)
* Dr. Archana Shailesh Patel (mother – artist, activist)
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Relatives'''
| style="width: 70%;" |Dhrumil Shailesh Patel (brother – supervisor, Canada)
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Certifications'''
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* AAHA Nutrition, Pain Mgmt, Canine & Feline Vaccines
* Udemy: First Aid, Emotional Support Animals
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Music'''
| style="width: 70%;" |Visharad in [[Wikipedia:Harmonium|Harmonium]] – [[Wikipedia:Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal|Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]]
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Awards & Features'''
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* APJ Abdul Kalam Photography Award
* Featured in ''Divya Bhaskar'' (2015)
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Affiliations'''
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* DAYA Foundation
* Anand Animal Helpline
* Dhunn – The Petting Farm
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Future Goals'''
| style="width: 70%;" |To work in exotic animal medicine and set up an international rescue facility
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| style="width: 30%;" |'''Online Presence'''
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* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharapatel2406 LinkedIn]
* [https://www.instagram.com/dharaaa.24 Instagram]
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'''Dhara Shailesh Patel''' (born 24 February 2006) is an [[Wikipedia:India|Indian]]-origin veterinary student, [[Wikipedia:animal rights|animal rights]] volunteer, and certified reptile handler currently based in the [[Wikipedia:United States|United States]]. She is pursuing Pre-Veterinary Medicine at the [[Wikipedia:University of Delaware|University of Delaware]] and is known for her early contributions to animal rescue, education, and public awareness campaigns.

== Early Life and Education ==
Dhara was born in [[Wikipedia:Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad]], Gujarat, and raised in the village of [[Wikipedia:Dharmaj|Dharmaj]]. She attended Vatsalya International School (CBSE), Borsad, focusing on [[Wikipedia:Science education|science education]]. Inspired by her family background — her mother, a veterinary professional, and her father, a [[Wikipedia:Businessperson|businessman]] — Dhara developed a deep interest in animal welfare and community service from a young age.

She currently resides in [[Wikipedia:Newark, Delaware|Newark, Delaware]] as she pursues higher education in veterinary sciences.

== Veterinary Certifications ==
Driven by her commitment to ethical animal care, Dhara has acquired several industry-recognized certifications:

=== [[Wikipedia:American Animal Hospital Association|AAHA]] Credentials ===

* '''Nutrition Champion Certificate''' (2025–2029): Communicating animal-specific dietary needs.
* '''Pain Management Champion''' (2025–2027): Focus on acute and chronic pain relief in cats and dogs.
* '''Canine Vaccination Champion''' (2025–2029): Focus on immunization schedules and protocols.
* '''Feline Vaccine Customization''' (Issued 2025): Incorporating titer results and custom vaccine plans.

=== Other Learning ===

* '''First Aid for Animals''' – Through [[Wikipedia:Udemy|Udemy]], covering emergency handling techniques.
* '''Emotional Support Animal & Healing Course''' – Studying emotional interdependence of humans and pets.

== Music and Cultural Training ==
In addition to animal work, Dhara holds a '''Visharad''' in [[Wikipedia:Harmonium|Harmonium]] from the [[Wikipedia:Gandharva Mahavidyalaya|Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]]. She actively performs in cultural functions and religious events, showcasing her dedication to traditional Indian music.

== Awards and Recognition ==

* Recipient of the '''APJ Abdul Kalam Photography Award''' for wildlife capture.
* Profiled by leading Gujarati daily '''Divya Bhaskar''' for her youth activism in animal rescue.
* Regular contributor to initiatives such as '''Anand Animal Helpline''', '''Dhunn – The Petting Farm''', and '''DAYA Foundation'''.

== Future Aspirations ==
Dhara Patel aims to become a specialized exotic animal veterinarian, with a focus on reptiles and wildlife. Her long-term mission is to integrate science, compassion, and sustainability into animal care both in the U.S. and India.

== See Also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Veterinary medicine|Veterinary Medicine]]
* [[Wikipedia:Animal welfare in India|Animal Welfare in India]]
* [[Wikipedia:Herpetology|Herpetology]]
* [[Wikipedia:American Animal Hospital Association|AAHA]]
* [[Wikipedia:Gandharva Mahavidyalaya|Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]]

== External Links ==

* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharapatel2406 LinkedIn: Dhara Shailesh Patel]
* [https://www.instagram.com/dharaaa.24 Instagram: @dharaaa.24]

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mh:wikigenius>Aman Verma 455 at 07:53, 11 June 2025