Karuna Society for Animals and Nature

18/09/2025

🌸 25 Years of Karuna — A Journey of Compassion 🌸

Twenty-five years ago, Karuna Society for Animals and Nature was born from a simple yet powerful dream to give voiceless beings the love, care, and respect they deserve.

What began as a small spark has now become a warm, glowing light , one that has touched countless lives, both human and animal alike. 🐾💚

Today, as Karuna steps into its 26th year, we pause to reflect on the path behind us and the one ahead.

We celebrated not with grandeur, but with hearts full of gratitude.
🐾 We first served special meals to our beloved animals, who are at the heart of everything we do.
🌿 Then, we shared a warm lunch with our dedicated staff , the hands and hearts that keep this dream alive.
🎂 We cut a cake surrounded by love, laughter, and memories.

We remembered why we began and why we continue.

From just a handful of dreamers, Karuna has grown into a family:
✨ 24 permanent staff members
✨ 20–25 indirect workers
✨ Nearly 50 families supported
✨ And hundreds of rescued, rehabilitated animals who now live in peace and dignity

This is not just an organisation.
This is Karuna compassion in action.
This is a dream that has saved lives, nurtured hope, and inspired kindness.

As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee, our eyes are already set on the future.
Because Karuna’s dream is not just to stop at silver…
🌟 We are walking toward platinum. 🌟

Thank you to every donor, every supporter, and every kind soul who stood with us on this journey.
This milestone belongs to all of us and to every life we touched. 💛

Here’s to the next 25 years of love, healing, and harmony.
Here’s to Karuna.🌸

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13/09/2025

Giri — The Little Survivor 🐾🌿

Seven years ago, the Forest Department reached out to us with heartbreaking news a mother bear had been electrocuted. Beside her was her tiny cub, still alive but weak, having also received a small electric shock.

We brought the baby , now lovingly called Giri to Karuna. He couldn’t move, one of his eyes was badly damaged, and he was frightened and fragile.

As he recovered, we helped the Forest Department identify the culprit behind the electrocution, and a legal case was filed.

Because he was just a baby and could never survive alone in the wild, Giri stayed on with us permanently. Over the years, he has grown up safe and loved, learning to trust again even with only one eye.

Today, Giri lives happily at Karuna, a gentle reminder of resilience, hope, and the power of second chances. 💛

02/09/2025

It is literally a full time job to keep our 120 rescued cattle healthy and well-fed! Here, we are harvesting maize grass from our own land, cutting and packing it, then delivering to our hungry cattle. Our happy animals THANK YOU for your continued support which makes this possible! 🙏🙏

29/08/2025

🐂The last working bulls at Karuna are free! "

Since 2002 Karuna has rescued hundreds of cattle from illegal transport to slaughter. This message is about the last pair of working bulls needed to plough the fields in our organic garden, pulling the bullock cart transporting all material and feed and fodder for the other animals at our shelter.
This pair of bulls has given their strength and service for the last 11-12 years. As we did not use these bulls commercially, they also had their free time; grazing with the other animals outside in the forest.. But still, they lived as working bulls, a rope through their nose for control! Now we could set them free as the tractor is now Boss!... and these two bulls still have some years ahead to enjoy their lives.
They have been moved to the Karuna shelter where all old and disabled bulls, cows, donkey's and horses are living free.
These working bulls were never just animals to be used.They were partners in the rescue and care of other animals.
Thank you Dear Friends.! Your service will never be forgotten!✨💐

20/08/2025

🐄🌾 Feeding Our Rescued Animals is a Struggle 🚜💚

A few years ago, things were not easy. Feeding our cattle had become a struggle - grass was so expensive, and on top of that we had to rent tractors for every little job. By the end of the year, many lakhs of rupees were spent.

Slowly, we started making changes. We got an idea and leased 6 acres of land. During summer, on all 6 acres, we started to plant grass that grows throughout the year, especially in the summer when it’s hardest. In the rainy season, we plant 3 acres with rice for our rescued and disabled dogs, and the other 3 acres with green grass to feed our large animals. We don’t need extra grass because we let the animals out to graze freely in the winter when grass grows in the wild, and nature itself helps us. 🌧️🐂

The biggest turning point was buying our own tractor. It wasn’t easy, but once we did it, we saw the difference. No more huge rental costs, just maintenance. Bit by bit, our expenses came down somewhat, but more importantly, the quality of the food and the efficiency getting it to the animals improved.

The most important thing for us is that our animals are healthier and happier with better quality food grown on our own land. Now they get more fresh green grass. We thank for their additional help and support by sending funds for maize grass, which we do not grow AND for their ongoing support for food and medicines! Feeding our hundreds of rescued and helpless animals is an ongoing struggle, and without your help, we couldn't do it! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who gives us ongoing support!

This journey taught us something important: growing food to provide for our animals is not just about hard work, it’s about patience, small changes, and faith. Every step we take, no matter how small, brings us closer to stability. And that’s something we hold close to our hearts. 💚

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14/08/2025

Street Dogs: Fear, Facts & The Quiet Heroes Among Us, please read! 🙏

India is currently gripped by a wave of concern. Tragically the Supreme Court too has fallen prey to fear, rather than relying on facts. Taking suo moto cognisance of a case of meningitis falsely broadcast as rabies, it has passed disastrous directions for all dogs to be incarcerated in shelters.

02/08/2025

🦌 Morning Magic at the Old Wildlife Center 🌿☀️

Started the day with a peaceful breakfast at the old wildlife center and is surrounded by the gentle presence of black bucks and sambar deer. 🌾✨
Moments like these remind us why we do what we do to protect, nurture, and live in harmony with nature and all its beautiful beings.

At Karuna Society, every life matters. Every meal shared, every animal saved, every habitat preserved ,it’s a step toward a more compassionate world. 💚

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26/07/2025

A huge THANK YOU to all of our donors who contribute regularly, we could not continue our work without you! In June, we gave 150 dogs anti-rabies vaccinations, and sterilised them. We also treated 148 dogs for distempter / parvo, rabies, accidents and other ailments. Every day we work tirelessly for the fur babies we love!

23/07/2025

Please see our Newsletter: We Need Local Support for Out-Patient Department! - https://mailchi.mp/4dd22a4f16e4/local-support-for-out-patient-department-16534649