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Devotees and the Care of Dogs in Puttaparthi
by Clementien Pauws, President of Karuna Society for Animals and Nature, Puttaparthi SAI RAM, Devotees around the globe. Over the last few months there has been confusion, pain and sadness about the alleged killing/poisoning of a group of nine dogs inside the Ashram. I am writing to you to inform you about the larger picture
Fruit Bat Rescued and Released
A fruit bat that was in our care, surprised us with the expressions and reactions he shows! Sparkling us much like a dog – made us enjoy every moment with him for the two months that he stayed with us, before he was released to go free again.
Jerry’s Extra Treatments
Our long time paralyzed old inmate, Jerry, suffering from a sudden skin problem. He needs washing, ointment and a lot of extra vitamins to get better.
Rescued Horses: Mother and Daughter
This is a mother with her daughter. We thought this pony would not be able to conceive, but we turned out to be wrong! The foal still drinks for comfort from the mother.
Bobo, Cured from Being Paralysed!
This is Bobo, a large Indian dog that was paralysed after an accident. He recovered but his hind legs move a bit out of control. He is always in a good mood!
The Karuna Story
Welcome to Karuna Society for Animals and Nature, Puttaparthi, India My name is Clementien Koenegras, President of the Society and I like to tell you how Karuna Society came to life… When I arrived in Puttaparthi with my husband and son in 1995, it didn’t take much time for me to see the suffering of
Three Legged Cow with Her Calf
This three legged cow, came to us pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful calf. It wont be long now before she is sterilized, as soon as the calf is weaned, and then she will be free from human abuse and will no longer be taken advantage of!
Mishra the Rescued Dog, Walks Again!
Misha came in paralyzed and has had a whopping 80% recovery! Miracles do happen!
Non-Implementation of Plastic Waste Rules Chokes Cows
“It all started when the Puttaparthi-based KarunaSociety for Animals & Nature had in December 2010 received 36 stray cattle from nearby Anantapur town for permanent custody. Soon after their arrival, one of the cows died. The post-mortem conducted by the NGO’s veterinary surgeon revealed that the animal’s rumen was full of plastic. After examination of








