Tree Of Life For Animals

Building of the 4 staff quarters began 3 years ago, shortly after our land was purchased but due to planning permission problems and the funds being diverted into more urgent hospital buildings, the quarters lay unfinished.

The staff quarters half finished

On a regular visit to India, Ross Quinn, an English entrepreneur living in Spain, stumbled accross our hospital after a recommendation by TOLFA supporter Anoop who owns Seventh Heaven Hotel in Pushkar. After being shown around by hospital head vet Dr Ashok, Ross was impressed with what he saw and decided that he wanted to help. In conjunction with business partner Uttam Nepal, this help manifested itself in helping to finish the building work of the staff quarters.

Ross Quinn on a visit to TOLFA to inaugurate the not quite finished staff quarters

The building of the staff quarters was also made possible with a generous grant provided by the Animal Defence Trust, who on a yearly basis support our work. The Animal Defence Trust has been working for more than 100 years, defending the rights of animals and supporting their welfare.

The plaques for the staff quarters

Now 7 staff members, along with their families are living at the hospital. This has made a huge difference as it means there is someone on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On a rota basis, the staff not only take care of our shelter animals but also attend the numerous night rescues that we now receive.

Staff members Manoj and Siteram ready to attend a night rescue

With the generosity received from Ross Quinn, Uttam Nepal and the Animal Defence Trust, the lives of not only our animals has improved but also that of our staff, who all come from under-privileged backgrounds.

Shelter dog Squirrel Nutkin having a rest after a hard day of painting the staff quarters

Staff standing outside the finished staff quarters