Harsh chemicals that are dangerous to humans and animals are not necessary to have thriving fields of nutrient-rich produce. Our gardens do wonderfully using the organic byproducts of our rescued cattle! We urge locals to support Karuna by purchasing our products in the local store.
March 31st is the New Year – Ugadi – in the area where Karuna is located. This new year is called JAYA – VICTORY! Wishing a Happy, Healthy, Joyful, Prosperous and Victorious New Year, from all of us at Karuna Society, to all of you!
How many of our rescued patients can you count soaking up the sun in our beautifully green courtyard?
We have started the “summer feeding” which means that all animals need extra cattle feed. This year we decided to buy the rough material ourselves and mix it. It is more expensive but at least the quality is better and it may mean the difference between life and death. It consists of grain (jowar), rice
At present, cows and buffaloes are reduced to production units for milk and meat. Cow slaughter is becoming more accepted and practiced in spite of it being illegal in many places in India. In addition, the practice of slaughter is extremely cruel and a disaster for the community and its agriculture-based economy.Here are some of
One of our rescued monkeys strikes a sort of artistic, contented pose while catching a little warm sun!
The love is mutual between Karuna’s President, Clementien Pauws, and the patients that are rescued! If you cannot come in person, please consider helping with a small donation to further our work. THANK YOU!
A little monkey patient gets used to his arm all wrapped up, safe and sound and on its way healing back to new.
Some of our cattle are being led into greener pastures – to feast on the buffet of fresh grass for a few hours.
THE RESCUE AND RELEASEOF A SLOTH BEAR March 2014 In the early hours of 16th February 2014, Narendra Reddy, the secretary of Karuna Society, received a call from the Forest Department that a young Sloth Bear was trapped in barbed wire on the boundary of the mango garden of a farmer from Gunipalli village, (20 KM away from