TOLFA now has it’s very own film that shows who we are, where we are and more importantly what we do.
Get to meet our staff, see our hospital and experience the work we do and the animals we treat.
It was through the efforts of several dedicated and creative people that made this promotional video happen, and we would like to say a big Thank You to them all.
Watch the Tree of Life for Animals - Helping India’s Animals in Need on YouTube now
We are proud to say that our shelter continues to develop and currently comprises of large and small animal operating theatres, a block of 40 kennels for dogs on the sterilisation and rabies vaccination programme, 60 kennels for sick and injured dogs, a comfortable puppy house for 12, an office, staff housing for 3 familes and a cattle shade, all within grounds covering approximately 2 acres (4 Indian bighas). We are situated in agricultural land amongst grazing areas used by local livestock owners.
When an animal loving Yorkshireman came to us in February with a bountiful donation in memory of his mother, we told him how much we would love to spend his gift on a boundary wall for our shelter.
Celebrating the start of our boundary wall thanks to one generous donor
A few months ago we featured on a website called Optimist World. A place where you can only expect to read about the good news that is happening throughout the world
Once again we are appearing on this positive, optimistic website and ask for all of our readers, supporters and animal lovers everywhere to vote for us. We are up against 3 other charities but only one winner will receive the donation on offer. Please let that winner be us so we can continue rescuing animals in need and changing peoples lives for the better.
The Tree of Life for Animals has supporters all over world. Belle Moran, an Australian Veterinary Nurse, tells the story of her latest charity fundraising event.
“On a wintery August morning 70,000 people began the annual ‘Sydney City 2 Surf’. It’s a 14km run from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach.
It’s not an easy 14 kilometres due to ‘Heartbreak Hill’ - the hill which just seems to keep going & going & going… but it’s a great day out for people of all ages.
Start of the City 2 Surf Fun Run
Last year Trent and I competed but this year we decided to involve our friends and to raise money for TOLFA. Thanks to this years participants - Fleen, Kath, Emily, Sinead, Penny, Trent and Belle.
Fun runner Belle - almost at the finish line
Everyone did well as they were probably eager to get to the pub afterwards! A huge thanks to our family and friends, especially our colleagues at North Shore Veterinary Hospital for all of their kind donations - all in all we have raised over $500!
A fun day was had by all and we hope to do it all again next year, only bigger!”
The beautiful beach finish line
This picture shows the adorable Squirrel Nutkin ready for bed after a hard day. Many people ask what’s the secret to his glossy red coat?
Why, it’s the extra tomatoes that go into his freshly prepared meals! Read more about our inpatients Feast Fit for A Dog diet.
Squirrel Nutkin relaxing
Over the past year several veterinary practices have been selling Royal Canin food in their waiting rooms and at the same time raising money for TOLFA. Royal Canin offered to donate 50p to us for every bag sold in participating surgeries.
Vet surgeries that took part included:
Many thanks to you all for your time, effort and support, it managed to raise us a grand total of £386.50.
Thank you everyone!
At the start of the year one of our volunteers, Clara held an appeal for people to donate dog collars and leads to our shelter. This would enable our staff and Project Raja Volunteers to take all our canine patients out for their much needed daily walks.
It was a great success and now we have a supply of fabulous dog walking equipment.
The dogs enjoy fresh air and a fair amount of leg stretching now we have some sturdy leads and collars.
Wow, what a fantastic night was had by all at TOLFA’s 2nd ball. It was a truly memorable event attended by 60 people who were the first to see our new promotional video that highlighted the work we do in India.
The whole evening raised a magnificent £1200 which will go such a long way in India, helping us continue the work we do.
Our ball held at the Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough
Sunday 7th Sept was a grey murky day but luckily the rain held off for the 5 TOLFA fundraisers to complete 5km around the Hyde Park Adidas Womens Challenge route and collect close to £500 in sponsorship.
5 ladies who have just completed 5km for the Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA)
As you walk through the rescue kennel block, dozens of alert eyes follow you, willing you to stop and stroke and nurture, and yes, you’re carrying a lead which means a delicious outing into the big world outside. Sand between your paws, nose to the breeze, perfect places to seek out for doing what doggies do!
Perhaps a scrap with a bristling shelter dog like Justin, hackles up with indignation at an unknown outsider. But above all, chance to stretch those dog legs after being confined to barracks.
The distributing of Tree of Life For Animals leaflets around Pushkar has brought our hospital to the attention of Jim Bob and Dawn Daly who forgo jewellery making, gypsy dancing and yoga classes in favour of a week of walking our rescue dogs.
Jim and Dawn - dog walkers extraordinaire
