Category Archives: News

Narendra Rescues a Python

We received a call from Puttaparthi village, about a rock python in someone’s field. All living creatures in the area, are searching for water. Karuna’s Secretary Narendra went out and helped to rescue the snake, and release it far up in the hills. Karuna’s staff are very devoted – what other organization Secretary would put

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New Borewell for Karuna’s Ahimsa Farm

Unfortunately, our bore-well in Karunapalli (Ahimsa Farm) has run dry. We desperately need water for our rescued animals and organic garden. We hired a drill to try and tap into ground water.     The situation is very critical. Drilling was done in three places, spending over 100,000 rupees.            

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Siva and Soni Playing

Two of our rescued doggies Siva (on left) and Soni, share a rare toy! Another long-term resident approaches to join the fun. There are no pet shops for hundreds of miles so toys are rare but still, our residents lovingly share with each other.

Swami Dog

  We call this darling, our “Swami dog”! She came in with distemper many years ago, but never was able to walk again. She is the recipient of much special attention, and is happy with her life with us.

Devotees and the Care of Dogs in Puttaparthi

Devotees and the Care of Dogs in Puttaparthi by Clementien Pauws, President of Karuna Society for Animals and Nature, Puttaparthi July 2013 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

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Animal Laws in India

It is against the law to: • Give  an  animal  any  injurious  substance.  It  is  illegal  to put out poisoned food.  (PCA,Section 11) • Transport  any  animal  in  any manner that will cause him or her unnecessary suffering. This includes loading cows into trucks without ramps and overcrowding the vehicle as well as tying up

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Our Cows Need Your Help

OUR COWS NEED YOUR HELP July 2013 Water, Food and Cows Dear Friends of Karuna We are just now starting to come out of a severe drought that was experienced throughout Southern India.  In our state of Andhra Pradesh the water tanks, wells, rivers, lakes and ponds were all dry.  It is now July and

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