Erika Connor is an animal lover from Canada. She was one of our Project Raja volunteers and spent time at TOLFA from December 12th 2007 - February 20th, 2008.
Sitting here in the land of snow (a metre of it has fallen since my return), what do I remember of the 2½ months I spent at the animal shelter under the dusty Aravalli Hills?
Erika with one of her favourite dogs
Kim Clarke (Managing Trustee of TOLFA UK) and Pete Mason completed their first ever half marathon on Sunday 16th March in the hilly town of Hastings.
You are probably thinking why on earth would they ever contemplate doing this. Their main incentive (apart from getting fit) was to raise money for the Tree of Life for Animals. And they did a fabulous job of raising £172 from their generous sponsors.
Kim and Pete looking strong on the first leg of their epic adventure
Early one morning we were called to a rescue in a village just outside Pushkar – the complaint was that a calf had fallen down a well. Our rescue vehicle, on another rescue at the time, dropped off that complaint at the hospital before rushing off with all manner of ropes and equipment thought to be necessary for the rescue.
It wasn’t the first time that we had been called to such a rescue – in rural Rajasthan, wells are common place and with no walls or warning around them, stray animals quite frequently fall down them.
Clara is one of our Project Raja volunteers who is at our shelter at the moment. She has appealed for some dog collars and leads, as the few that we have remaining are deteriorating rapidly through wear and tear. Please read Clara’s appeal and see if you can help us.
If you can help us, please email fundraising@tolfa.org.uk
Clara and Jack enjoying a walk
