Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from TOLFA
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When Jo came over to volunteer with us in October 2009, she took heed of our Wish List and arranged to bring over some heatpads. Our sick pups always need some extra heat - especially in winter time - and an electric heatpad is just the thing for them to snuggle up on. It keeps them cosy and helps them stay warm through the night when they’re not feeling their best.
Black and white puppy Jo spent her extra holiday time volunteering for TOLFA this year. Not only did she donate time and money but she also donated 3 much needed heatpads from our Wish List. Here’s her story: I was a volunteer at the TOLFA animal hospital for three weeks in October 2009 and helped mostly with the dogs. From the moment I arrived I felt welcome – the driver was there at the airport with my name card, one of the trustees phoned while I was in the car, and then I was joined soon after arrival by the other volunteers at the very pleasant hotel.
Jo giving lots of puppy love Another Project Raja Volunteer has just returned home and wants to share her experiences with TOLFA supporters. I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 months at TOLFA. The staff were wonderful and when not helping treat the animals with outstanding care and devotion or translating random words into Hindi, made me laugh and kept a constant smile on my face. They were unbelievably patient when teaching me surgical skills Indian style and I couldn’t have survived without them!
Imogen with kitten We have such fond memories of India and there’s no doubt that this experience will help us, firstly to find a job and secondly to start it confidently. There’s so much to be gained from doing a project like this, whether you are from a veterinary or non-veterinary background, and it is amazing to live and work in a place like India. A big thanks to everyone at TOLFA for an incredible experience, and we hope to visit them again in the future.
Chris, Laura and the TOLFA team With 24 hours before D-Day, Indian Trustees, Deepak and Kamoo came to the hospital to discuss final arrangements for TOLFA’s Rabies Awareness Campaign Day. Despite the office now having an actual desk and 6 chairs, in true eclectic TOLFA style, the meeting had to take place in the Cattle Shade as Dr Ashok was mid-way through saving a cow. It was also mostly in Hindi, so I was none the wiser as to whether all would progress smoothly the next day….
Promoting World Rabies Day 2009 Here’s our favourite picture for this week.
Best Friends It’s of Kit Kat (the cat) and a cute little orphan puppy we looked after for a short time. Aren’t they adorable? Chris Felstead recalls his epic adventure to fundraise for the Tree Of Life For Animals. Cycling Lands End to John O’GroatsThree good friends accompanied me on a 1041 mile cycle from Lands End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland to raise money for TOLFA.
Nearing the finish line! There are now a variety of ways you can keep in touch with TOLFA and follow what we’re doing. Sign up to our newsletter and receive updates by email throughout the year. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/TOLFA Now there’s no excuse not to be up to date with all our events and news.
Bombay enjoying the moment Today is a very exciting day for one of our trustees. The doors open on Eloise Leyden’s photographic work of the Slum Dogs of India at the Stockbridge Gallery in Hampshire (See Map).
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