Tree Of Life For Animals

Every October The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) holds an annual congress which is attended by hundreds of Veterinary Nurses, as well as many veterinary colleges, charities and companies promoting their products and services. This year BVNA descended on Kettering and I followed them up there.

We were very lucky that Royal Canin agreed to sponsor the cost of the stand so that we were able to attend and promote the charity, particularly our Project Raja Volunteers Scheme, the Royal Canin food promotion and our Animal Money Tree poster.

Kim on the TOLFA stand at BVNA

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As part of the agreement that has been signed with the local Ajmer Municipality for stray dog control through our humane sterilization and rabies vaccination programme, the government has provided TOLFA with a brand new vehicle in which to catch the dogs.

Our new rescue vehicle

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A Table Top Sale is a bit like having a car boot sale indoors.

The benefits are you can sell unwanted items, earn some money to donate to your favourite indian animal charity and you won’t get cold or wet in the process.

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Playing Chinese whispers

Happy Birthday TOLFA

Yes, TOLFA turns 2 years old today.

It is so hard to believe that 2 years has gone since Rachel first opened up the doors to this incredible animal shelter. It just so happens to be World Animal Day as well.

It is no coincidence that TOLFA’s birthday falls on the 4th October, after all it is St Francis of Assisi’s feast day, so it only seemed appropriate to use it as the starting point. We hope that TOLFA’s growth from a small seed, will become a large, splendid and fruitful tree that blossoms and shelters all the living creatures under its branches.

It is wonderful to see Rachels dream come to fruition, and everybody’s hard work and support has paid off and is really making a big difference.

I was lucky enough to be in India at Year 0 and enjoyed the birthday celebrations last year when TOLFA turned 1. I am sorry i can’t be there with you all today, but send you lots of birthday wishes.

Kim Clarke

Samson keeping his milk close by - just one of the dogs that TOLFA has helped

Every year on October 4th, a wide range of animal welfare organizations and animal lovers worldwide celebrate World Animal Day.

It originated in Florence, Italy in 1931 at an ecologists convention. The idea was to highlight the plight of many species of animals who were classed as being endangered.

The 4th October was chosen as it coincides with the feast day of the patron saint of animals, St Francis of Assisi.

It is a worldwide celebration for anyone who cares passionately about animals and aims to encourage anyone, whatever age, nationality or creed to highlight the importance of respecting our fellow creatures.

There are events going on all over the world. Visit the World Animal Day website to find out more about this special day - a celebration of animals!