Every year the Painted Storks arrive in large numbers at Veerapuram, a small village on the border of Andhra Pradesh. This year they arrived one month later than usual and their number is estimated 3000. They occupy every tree in the little village and build their nests. The painted Stork is a protected bird by the government of India
Here are a couple of our deer patients. Karuna helps the local forest department to treat and care for orphaned, injured, seized and rescued wild animals. Later, we release them after a full recovery. In some cases the animals would be in danger if released, so we keep the them permanently.
This shows the end of the biogas pit, where the slurry comes out of the pit on top (not shown). It flows down to the collection point and from there, it is gathered up and used as ready fertiliser.
Lack of electricity isn’t a problem for our staff, who crush the medicinal neem leaves in the traditional way. They build their muscles, get paid, help the health of customers who buy it AND help the rescued animals with the profit. Win – Win – Win!
This is a tree in the nearby ashram, and yes, those are BATS on all the branches! They are fruit bats and quite big – just like small dogs! We had one in the clinic recently for treatment, which was later released after recovery.
So funny, one of our rescued donkeys has learned to open up a gate! Click HERE.
Our camel looks quiet pleased with himself, don’t you agree? Many of our rescued animals escaped a tortured life of suffering, starvation and a cruel death all due to your kindness and support. Please consider donating to help us continue to care for them. Every little bit helps, please spread the LOVE! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Being an animal rescue attendant has its hazards, as we see here! A local peacock just flew in our compound and attached herself to our main attendant, Narasimha. She follows him everywhere like a pet. It is really funny to see!
Karuna’s President Clementien Pauws gives attention to a Buffalo Bill, while a dog patiently waits for his own dose of LOVE!
Our vegetable garden is thriving under the warm winter Indian sun. The local Karuna shop does good business, which supports some of our animal rescue and care activities. Thank you for your continuing support!