Ostrich Gate Keeper
This 0strich escaped from a local ostrich farm and now has become the gate keeper for Karuna’s Wildlife Sanctuary!
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Buffalo Bull Missing Hind Foot
A kind soul brought us a buffalo bull that is missing his right hind foot. We don’t know the story behind it, but we suspect he might have been ready for an animal sacrifice. The bull is well cared for and safe now.
We Love Our Buffaloes
WE LOVE OUR BUFFALOES November 2013 Five thousand years ago the water buffalo was domesticated in India. The animals were mainly used in wet areas for ploughing the rice fields. They are a source of livelihood for farmers, and buffalo milk is much appreciated (it is thicker and richer than cow’s milk). Unlike the “Holy Cow”
Organic Garden Thriving
Our organic garden seedlings are thriving, thanks to healthy fertilizer of byproducts from our rescued cattle. We will sell them in our local shop, and all profits go towards caring for the animals.
Premature Calf with Mother
One of our rescued cows was pregnant, and just gave premature birth – the calf is so small that she could hardly reach her mother’s teats to get some nourishment! (We do NOT use her mother’s milk, it is exclusively for the baby.)
Cattle Grazing After the Rain
Our hundreds of cows and buffaloes are totally enjoying all the lush greenery from the recent rains! It is like a big fresh buffet feast for them!
Many Cats in a Chair!
This is love: our rescued kitties have plenty of space, but they want to be together in one comfy chair! How many cats can you count?
Karuna’s Reviews on Great NonProfits Website
Dear Friend of Karuna, Great NonProfits.org is a site that allows people to find, review and share information about exceptional Non-Profits. GreatNonprofits is honoring highly-reviewed nonprofits with the 2013 Top-Rated List. Won’t you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a review of your experience with us? The Top-Rated List Deadline is October 31st!
Karuna in the News: Holy and Plastic Cows
Karuna is in the national news in India again! Holy & plastic cows Oct 18, 2013 Rukmini Sekhar India’s plastic deluge, open garbage systems and its wandering cows are now the stuff of tourist pictures. As Indians, we have learnt to live with it. The Indian state violates its own laws by allowing plastic bags
Karuna’s Recent Successes and Challenges
KARUNA’S RECENT SUCCESSES AND CHALLANGES October 2013 At present it is October and finally there has been sufficient rain ending the hot and dry summer. Most of our cattle are now grazing outside during the day, eating the fresh grass and recovering their strength. We are looking back at the most devastating drought in decades.