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Providing ‘Anti-Tick’ Tablets to Clinic Dogs

In the pictures you see our Secretary Narendra Reddy (with us since 1998) and Veterinary Assistant Venkatesh (with us since 2003) giving ‘Bravecto Tablets’ to all the dogs in our Clinic. This tablet really helps to keep those pesky ticks and fleas away and it also helps with minor skin problems. Each tablet costs about

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Story About Cow and Calf, by Clememtien

  Since 2002 Karuna Society has rescued more than 700 cows and buffaloes from illegal transport to the slaughterhouse. About 244 of them are still with us, many advancing into old age. Most of them are castrated (males) and sterilized (females) to stop their reproduction and give them a life unburdened by the business of milk production. However,

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ABC Surgeries Begin Again!

After several months of lockdown restrictions and complications with our vetiniary surgeon being transferred 50 km away, we have finally started our weekly Animal Birth Control (ABC) surgeries again! Puttaparthi is also opening up again, including the Ashram allowing limited Darshan. After 20 years of animal care, ABC and Rabies prevention, Puttaparthi is a safe

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We Are All Animals! (Clementien’s story of Misha)

Science leaders have reached a critical consensus: “Humans are not the only conscious beings; non human animals, specifically mammals and birds, are indeed conscious, too.” The scientists went as far as to write up what’s called: “The Cambridge Declaration on Consciousness”. It basically declares that this prominent international group of scientists agree that “Convergent evidence

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Cat Sanctuary Updated!

  Thanks to donations from Help Animals India and others like our dear friend and constant supporter since many years Vj Supera , Karuna’s Cat Sanctuary has been updated and improved! The cats now have a larger outdoor and indoor area, and many fun enrichment activities and napping areas!            

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Annual Report 2019-2020

Presenting our 2019-2020 Annual Report! It was another busy year, which ended on March 31, shortly after the global Covid-19 pandemic started. We have about 388 permanent animals and struggle to procure over 7 lakh rupees ($10,000) donations per month that are necessary to continuing functioning. Every little bit helps, please donate if you can,

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Camel Raja Eating Fresh Greens

Here is Raja, our camel, several days ago! Our large animal caretaker, Narasimhulu, is letting him graze outside thanks to the nice greens growing. Raja was being led to slaughter in 2007, he came all the way from North India and was going to be sacrificed during a festival in the South. Some organs in

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KARUNA IS HIRING!

Karuna is Hiring! We need an Office Administrator and a Veterinary Surgeon to work in our one and only location near to Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh, India. Please spread the word and Thank You! Please send your Introduction & Resume to: karunasociety@gmail.com. Fundraiser & Office Administrator Job Description – Should be comfortable working around stray

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Karuna’s 20th Anniversary Newsletter

Karuna’s 20th Anniversary! September 2020 Dear Friends of Karuna, WOW! September 18th was Karuna’s 20th Birthday!! What a long and emotional road it has been, from humble beginnings of helping homeless stray dogs; to intercepting, rescuing and sheltering hundreds of healthy young cattle headed to slaughter (many still with us after nearly 20 years); to

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