She will do this by riding the old nomadic trail from Udaipur to Pushkar ka Mela: the biggest camel fair in the world. This is no easy feat. The ride will see Caitriona and her Marwari horse Chandra cover over 400kms of desert roads and hard dusty tracks.

Caitriona’s reason for even contemplating this feat?;

‘I have known Rachel Wright, the founder, for a number of years and having seen various animal charities throughout Asia I think that hers is one of the best. By raising money for the Tree of Life for Animals, I hope to make it possible for them to provide mobile education camps in nearby villages, providing training in basic animal care for farmers’.

Catriona is currently appealing for donations on www.justgiving.com/caitrionaoleary so please sponsor her and and help make it the success it deserves to be.

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Our 2nd Charity Ball is coming up soon. It will be held at the historic Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough on Saturday September 13th.

Tickets cost £35 (discounts for groups of 10 or more). Email rachel@tolfa.org.uk to order your tickets before they sell out.

It’s sure to be a fantastic night with a drinks reception, 3 course dinner, entertainment, disco, raffle and auction so make sure you book your tickets early and get onto a table!

Raise money for us whilst having fun!

Gill and her favourite shelter dog

Discover more about Gill’s experience as a Project Raja Volunteer at TOLFA

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Each year the Tree of Life for Animals gathers together a team of dedicated supporters to take part in the 5km Ladies Challenge which takes place in 3 locations across the UK.

It’s a great opportunity for animals lovers to get together and raise money for our Indian animal charity. This year the event is being held in London’s Hyde Park, Liverpool’s Sefton Park and Birmingham City Centre on Sunday 7th September 2008.

Andrea, Gaynor, Belle and Jenny take a breather after completing the 2006 Ladies Challenge fundraiser in Hyde Park

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Pauhla was so driven on her return to the UK she managed to fulfill her mission and raise the whole £500 needed to allow us to buy one. The hoist itself was ordered in the UK and transported over in Rachel’s backpack whilst the A-frame needed to support it will be made in India.

Staff proudly show off our shiny new cattle hoist

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Because of its success we have another of our irresistible dogs waiting for your sponsorship. Flapper is a real charmer and is often found gnawing away at one of his doggie treats.

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I volunteered with TOLFA from January to April 2008. I left my job and friends in the UK to gain experience of working with animals, and have a bit of an adventure, but I didn’t really know what to expect. I was looking forward to returning to India after my first visit last year, but I wasn’t prepared for just what a huge effect this experience would have on me.

From the moment I arrived at TOLFA I was proud to be a part of the shelter’s work. I met the founder’s mum, Wendy, and Canadian volunteer Erika with whom I would share many surreal dog-centred moments over the next few weeks. I also met the three permanent vets, who all must have been chosen specially for the way they can remain unflappable and good-humoured in some very stressful situations, and the compounders – possibly the friendliest and most genuinely nice group of blokes you could hope to meet.

Clara and few of the new friends she made at TOLFA

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Wonkey Donkey now has his own page so you can read his full story. Wonkey Donkey’s Story

This is a new online community and resource relating to everything including natural perfumery, herbs, essential oils and aromatherapy, sustainable and green living, natural beauty products, animals and complimentary therapies.

This accolade means that every ecard sent through their site within the month of May generates a donation for TOLFA.

You can read the full report at Nature’s Nexus Good Cause of the Month

Dog and Buffalo

This beautiful picture was taken by Serena, one of our UK Trustees who is visiting the shelter at the moment.

It shows our animals living in harmony with each other - and just a hint of curiosity!