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KARUNA ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF KARNATAKA(Formerly Bangalore SPCA)

KASTURBA ROAD, BANGALORE – 560 001.

Office Bearers and Executive Committee Members for the Year 2007-2008.

Dr. B. C. RamakrishnaPresident

Dr. A. W. SubbaiahVice President

Mr. K. Bangara RajuMember

Mrs. Y. HemachandraMember

Smt. C. Veena BhagavanVice President

Mrs. Anuradha RaoMember

Mrs. Carol SubbaiahMember

Sri B. R. SiddappaHony. Treasurer

Mrs. Premaleela H.D.Member

Mr. K. K. GowdaMember

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Mr. S. RajaramSpecial Invitee

Dr. D. T. JayaramaiahCo-opted Member

Mr. K. N. AnandatheerthaMember

Mrs. Girija RajaramMember

Mrs. Janaki IengarCo-opted Member

Mr. S. M. SiddappaMember

Mr. M. NageshSpecial Invitee

Mr. H. MahabalappaCo-opted Member

Dr. V. M. Mudalagiri GowdaSpecial Invitee

Mr. K. B. Jinendra KumarMember

Mrs. K. Anitha ReddySpecial Invitee

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From the President’s Desk…..Honourable Members,

It is really a happy occasion for KARUNA as it enters one more yearof unstinted service towards animals in pain and distress marking atotal of 121 years. This annual report of the Association is for theyear 2007-2008 and for the 11th year in continuity. I place on recordmy sincere thanks to all our members, fellow animal welfare activists,donors, cor porates, volunteers and the general public, for theirwholehearted help and cooperation in the animal welfare activities of KARUNA and funding forspecific programmes.

The animal welfare movement is gaining ground and spreading all over the country and has becomea global movement for the welfare of animals. The movement is catching on even in countries likeChina, Korea etc that had no activism towards animal welfare, are today gearing themselves toprevent cruelty towards all animals in their countries putting an end to age old practices of killingand consuming various animals such as dogs for food.

In India the land of ahimsa, rules and regulations are in place and on paper only, for there stillcontinues the sickening practice of ritual slaughter at places of worship even by the powers that be,not only in our country but the world over! Cruel animal sports such as cock fighting, bear baiting,dog fighting, ram fighting and bull fighting still continue in India as well as the world, touted aspublic entertainment, whereas the pain and gore of these sports, questions our civilized status. Anyamount of humane education and stringent laws has not been of much impact.

The country has many animal welfare activists who have been so for many decades and what isrequired to day is the youth, who though interested, have no time in these days continuing educationand fast track working conditions, giving no room or time to follow the inclinations of the heartto help animals in pain and distress.

KARUNA in its own way is involved in animal birth control operations, though the running isnot smooth, for the local bodies are not serious of their basic responsibilities such as providing astray animal free environment for their tax payers. KARUNA through its humane educationprogrammes of on the spot painting, essay writing and elocution competitions for children of differentage groups, tries to catch them young for building up future animal welfare activists. The childrenare also taken to wildlife conserves to learn about wildlife and also nature conservation. Karuna,has of late an inter and intra state standing, by involving animal welfare organisations in manyof the states of the Indian union where the animal welfare fortnight commemorating Sri BasavaJayanthi, the birthday of Sri Basavanna, the 12th century saint philosopher and social reformer whoraised his voice for the cause of animals. And through its rural welfare programmes caters to draftanimals by means of animal health camps in remote interior villages across the state.

KARUNA has need for more youthful manpower and volunteer force and its committed membersto take animal welfare to grater heights in our state and country.

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ESTABLISHED : 1888

REGISTERED : 24th May 1916.

OFFICE BEARERS : President-1, Vice-Presidents-2, Hony.Treasurer-1

EXECUTIVE : Elected Members - 10 Ex-Officio Members – 08COMMITTEE Co-opted Members - 03 Special Invitees – 04

OFFICE : KARUNA, Kasturba Road, Bangalore-560 001.Telephone: 22860205.

KARUNA OFFICE : Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560 024.AT HEBBAL Telephone : 23511329

ANIMAL SHELTER : Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560 024.Telephone : 23411181.

COMMENCEMENT OF : 31st March 1979.ANIMAL SHELTER

AREA : 3,000 Sq. Mtrs.

FACILITIES : Equipped with Operation Theater, Examination Room,42 kennels, 9 open kennels, 1 Puppy section,Large Animal Sheds, Dog Run,Aviary, Cattery, Retired Police Dogs Section,Shelter Facility for other animals.

ESTABLISHMENT : OFFICE :Secretary 01Manager 01Office Assistant 02Accountant 01Driver 01


KARUNA AT A GLANCE

SERVICES

AMBULANCE SERVICE : 01 Ambulance - Large Animals01 Ambulance - Small Animals02 BBMP Vehicles - For ABC Project01 Vehicle - For ABC Project

OTHER FACILITIES : Night Emergency Services,Animal Birth Control Operations, Shelter for ownerless animals,Boarding Kennels.

ANIMAL SHELTER :Officer-in-charge 01Veterinary Officer 06Animal Welfare Inspector/ Supervisor 04Drivers 04Attendants 13

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Gopuja atKARUNA Animal Shelter

PROGRAMMES : Animal Health CampsControl of Canine Rabies – Free Anti Rabies VaccinationProgrammes all over the State, Pet / Animal Shows.

HUMANE EDUCATION : Spot Painting Competition, Spot Essay Writing CompetitionPROGRAMMES Elocution Competition for school children on Animal Welfare subjects.

Visit to National Parks / Safaris., Formation of KARUNA Clubs.

VILLAGE LEVEL WORK: Rural development and animal welfare all over theState of Karnataka. Health Camps.Preventive Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination.

KARNATAKA LIAISON - ANIMAL WELFARE MATTERS :

Udupi Dr. D. V. Bijoor 9845243978Bagalkot Dr. Mahesh S. Akashi 9740406901Bijapur Dr. Pranesh Jagirdar 9341610816Hospet Dr. Mahesh 9901358082Mandya Dr. Hanume Gowda 9448589944Kolar Dr. Jayaram 9448310282Hiriyur Dr. B. H. Shivaram 9986251694Mysore Dr. V. K. Srinivasan 9448464719Kodagu Dr. A. C. Ganapathy 9980119213Theerthahalli Dr. V. K. Manjunath 9448403640Gadag Dr. Jagadish Matti 9448230035Bhadravathi Dr. G. M. Nataraj 9845235939Shimoga Dr. Gopalakrishna Bhat 9845195084

OTHER STATES

Gurgaon (Haryana) Dr. S. P. Gautam 09891678342V. Kota (Andhra Pradesh) Mr. B. K. Vittal Rao 08587-56197Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris) Mr. Nigel Otter 09443699376Kolkata (West Bengal) Dr. A. K. Guha 09831095118Bhubaneswar (Orissa) Dr. S. K. Ray 09437015633Guwahati (Assam) Dr. S. C. Pathak 09864072320V. Kota (Andhra Pradesh) Mr. N. Ramachandraiah 08587-56196

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IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIESIN THE CIVIL AND MILITARY STATION OF BANGALORE.

In the matter of Act XXI of 1860, “Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals”.

READ :

Major E. G. Hart, Secretary, Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hassubmitted to this office with his application dated the 16th May, 1916, a Memorandum ofAssociation, the terms of which are subjoined purporting to have been signed by 7 membersof the Managing Committee, together with a certified copy of the rules of the Society to bestyled “Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” and asks for a certificateof registration of the Society under Act XXI of 1860.

Terms of Memorandum of Association.

The name of the Society shall be the Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals.

The object of the Society is to prevent cruel treatment and to secure the welfare of the dumbcreatures in the city and the C&M station of Bangalore.

Certified that the above Society has this day been registered agreeably to section 3 of ActXXI of 1860 as applied to the C&M Station of Bangalore and the memo of association filedin this office.

Fees received Rupees Fifty (Rs.50/-) only.

Delivered under my hand and seal at Bangalore this Twenty-fourth day of May one thousandnine hundred and sixteen.

Dated the 24th May 1916.

Sd/-No.S 684/49-50 Registrar of Joint Stock CompaniesC S8/49-50

To,Major E.G.Hart,Secretary,Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Bangalore.

Sd/-(S.RAJU DORAI)

REGISTRAR OF SOCIETIES

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Felicitation toSri. Uttamchand Dugar

at AGM 07

Felicitation toMiss. Vasumathi (Christine)Krishnasami at AGM 07

P.S.: Change of name of “Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(BSPCA)” to “Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka (KARUNA)”

As desired by the General Body in the meeting held on 26th August 2001, it was resolved tochange the name of the organization.

A special General body meeting was convened on the 30th September 2001, wherein it wasunanimously resolved to change the name of the Bangalore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals (BSPCA) to that of Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka (KARUNA).

The amendment regarding the change of name was communicated to the Registrar of Societies,Government of Karnataka. He has endorsed the change in name vide his letter No. VALEPA/AMR/185/01-02 dated 31.12.2001.

However the aims and objectives of the organization remain the same.

All future correspondence may be addressed to the Karuna Animal Welfare Association ofKarnataka (KARUNA).

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KASTURBA ROAD, BANGALORE – 560 001.

ANNUAL REPORT 2007 – 2008

OFFICE BEARERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSFOR THE YEAR 2007-2008.

At the Annual General Body Meeting held on 17th September 2006, the following were electedas office bearers and Executive Committee Members:

PRESIDENT :

Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna was unanimously elected for the post of President for the years2006 – 2007 and 2007 – 2008.

VICE-PRESIDENT :

Dr. A. W. Subbaiah and Mrs. C. Veena Bhagavan were unanimously elected for the two postsof Vice-President for the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

HON-TREASURER :

Mr. B. R. Siddappa was unanimously elected for the post of Hon. Treasurer for the years2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS :

The following were elected as the Executive Committee Members for the years 2006-2007 and2007-2008.

1. Mrs. Anuradha Rao 6. Mr. Kallahalli Kempe Gowda

2. Mr. S. M. Siddappa 7. Mrs. Premaleela H. D.

3. Mr. K. N. Anandatheertha 8. Mr. K. B. Jinendra Kumar

4. Mrs. Carol Subbaiah 9. Mrs. Girija Rajaram

5. Mrs. Y. Hemachandra 10. Mr. K. Bangararaju

CO-OPTED MEMBERS :

As per clause No.15 of the Bye-Laws of the Association, the Executive Committee co-optedthe following to the Executive Committee:

Mrs. Janaki Iengar, Mr. H. Mahabalappa & Dr. D. T. Jayaramaiah

SPECIAL INVITEES :

As per clause No.16 of Bye-Laws of the Association, the Executive Committee nominated thefollowing members as the Special Invitees to the Executive Committee:

Mr. M. Nagesh, Mrs. K. Anitha Reddy, Dr. V. M. Mudalagirigowda & Mr. S. Rajaram

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FORMATION OF SUB-COMMITTEES :

The Executive Committee constituted the following Sub-Committees for effective and smoothfunctioning of the Association.

RURAL ANIMAL WELFARE SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Dr. S. V. Suresha - Chairman

2. Deputy Director, AH&VS - MemberBangalore Urban

3. Deputy Director, AH&VS - MemberBangalore Rural

4. Dr. G. V. Srikantha Rao - Member

5. Dr. N. Krishnamurthy - Member

6. Dr. B. K. Krishne Gowda - Member

7. Dr. D. V. Bijoor - Member

8. Dr. D. T. Jayaramaiah - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Dr. H. M. NanjappaOfficer-in-chargeAnimal Shelter, KARUNA.

The Rural Animal Welfare Sub Committee conducted a number of health camps, vaccinationcamps and awareness camps in rural areas with the cooperation of its branches, localorganizations, Krishi Vignyana Kendra and the department of Animal Husbandry & VeterinaryServices.

ANIMAL SHELTER SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Dr. P. V. Yathinder - Chairman

2. Mrs. C. Veena Bhagavan - Member

3. Mrs. Carol Subbaiah - Member

4. Mr. K. B. Jinendra Kumar - Member

5. Mrs. Girija Rajaram - Member

6. Mrs. H. D. Preemaleela - Member

7. Mrs. Anuradha Rao - Member

8. Mrs. Sowmya J Kumar - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Dr. H.M.NanjappaOfficer-in-chargeAnimal Shelter, KARUNA.

The Animal Shelter Chairman and members visit the Animal Shelter regularly and takenecessary action for proper upkeep of animals, maintenance of shelter and other activities /work being carried out at KARUNA Animal Shelter properly and satisfactorily.

Dr. S.V.SureshaChairman

Dr. P.V.YathinderChairman

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PET SHOW SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Mrs. Carol Subbaiah - Chairperson


3. Mrs. H. D. Premaleela - Member

4. Mr. Saikarthik P. V. - Member

5. Mrs. Ashwini Subbaiah - Member

6. Ms. S. Usha - Member

7. Ms. N. Roopa - Member

8. Ms. B. C. Bindu - Member

9. Ms. S. Madhuri Rao - Member

10. Mr. Sai Sudhir P. V. - Member

11. Dr. K. G. Amarnath - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Dr. Senthamarai

Veterinary Doctor

Animal Shelter, KARUNA.

With the cooperation of the local Animal Welfare Organisations, Department of Animal

Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare activists, KARUNA conducted a

number of Pet dog shows and Anti Rabies Vaccination programmes in various parts of

the state.

BUILDING SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Mr. S. K. Nagaraj - Chairman

2. Mr. S. V. Venkatesha Murthy - Member

3. Mr. S. Rajaram - Member

4. Mr. B. R. Siddappa - Member

5. Mr. K. K. Gowda - Member


7. Dr. P. V. Yathinder - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Mr. N. Sudheer Kumar

Secretary, KARUNA.

The Chairman and members regularly visit the Animal Shelter and office and give suggestions

in upkeep and maintenance of Animal Shelter, KARUNA office and matters related to KARUNA

Complex.

Mrs. Carol SubbaiahChairperson

Mr. S. K. NagarajChairman

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FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE:

1. Dr. B. N. Adinarayana - Chairman

2. Dr. L. Ranganath - Member

3. Dr. K. N. Krishnappa - Member

4. Dr. C. V. P. Rowth - Member

5. Mr. S. Devadas - Member


Ex-officio Convener - Mr. N.Sudheer Kumar

Secretary, KARUNA.

The Finance Sub-Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. N. Adinarayana suggested

various means to minimize expenditure and to increase the income resources of the

Association.

RESOURCE MOBILISATION SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Mr. K. Bangara Raju - Chairman


3 Mrs. M. Jayalakshmi - Member

4. Ms. Mayura Krishnaswamy. - Member

5. Mr. B. R. Sridhar - Member

6. Mrs. H. E. Flynn - Member


8. Mr. H. Mahabalappa - Member

9. Dr. G. P. Rajkumar - Member


11. Mr. S. Arun Kumar - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Mr. N. Sudheer Kumar

Secretary, KARUNA

The Resource Mobilisation Sub-Committee put in its maximum effort to collect a record sum of

Rs. 2,39,119/- on the occasion of ‘United Charities Bazaar 2007’.

Dr. B.N. AdinarayanaChairman

Mr. K. Bangara RajuChairman

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WILDLIFE SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Mrs. Janaki Iengar - Chairperson

2. Mr. M. K. Srinath - Member

3. Dr. G. Srinivasa Murthy - Member

4. Mr. Gururaj Sanil - Member

5. Mr. Gowri Shankar - Member

6. Dr. Muralikrishna G. V. - Member

7. Dr. B. H. Shivaram - Member

8. Dr. Gambetta Da Costa - Member


The Chairman and Members of Wildlife Sub-Committee conducted a number ofawareness programmes at colleges and schools to educate the students and childrenabout wildlife. The Committee is trying its best to obtain land to establish an exclusiveWildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre.

BOARD OF VISITORS SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Lt. Col. N. N. Gupta - Chairman

2. Dr. S. Yathiraj - Member


4. Dr. A. Krishnaswamy - Member

5. Dr. L. Ranganath - Member

6. Ms. Vidyullatha N. Nagar - Member

7. Mr. B. G. Padmakar - Member

8. Dr. D. T. Jayaramaiah - Member

9. Deputy Director, AH & VS - MemberBangalore Urban


The Chairman and members of the Board of Visitors Sub-Committee visited theAnimal Shelter periodically and helped the association in proper maintenance andimprovements.

Mrs. Janaki IengarChairperson

Lt. Col. N. N. GuptaChairman

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HUMANE EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Dr. K. Bhagavan - Chairman


3. Mrs. Carol Subbaiah - Member




7. Dr. B. N. Adinarayana - Member

8. Dr. Gambetta Da Costa - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Dr. SenthamaraiVeterinary DoctorAnimal Shelter, KARUNA.

Humane Education Sub Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr.K.Bhagavan campaignedvigorously to bring awareness among school children and the general public about animalwelfare. A number of awareness programmes were conducted at schools.

GOSHALA DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Dr. B. Srinivasa Reddy - Chairman

2. Mr. S. M. Siddappa - Member

3. Mr. K. K. Gowda - Member




7. Mr. P. Uttam Chand Jain - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Mr. N. Sudheer KumarSecretary, KARUNA.

The Goshala Development Sub Committee is in constant touch with the authorities toobtain suitable land for construction of a large animal shelter.

MEDIA & PUBLICITY SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Mr. S. V. Venkatesha Murthy - Chairman


3. Dr. K. Bhagavan - Member

4. Dr. S. V. Suresha - Member


Dr. K. BhagavanChairman

Dr. B. Srinivasa ReddyChairman

Mr. S.V.Venkatesha MurthyChairman

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6. Dr. B. N. Adinarayana - Member

7. Dr. K. G. Amarnath - Member

Ex-officio Convener - Mr. N. Sudheer KumarSecretary, KARUNA.

The Sub-Committee has taken steps to get more publicity for the activities of theAssociation.

PERFORMING ANIMALS WELFARE SUB-COMMITTEE :

1. Rtn. Dr. B. H. Shivaram - Chairman

2. Dr. G. V. Srikantha Rao - Member


4. Dr. K. Bhagavan - Member



Ex-officio Convener - Dr. SenthamaraiVeterinary DoctorAnimal Shelter, KARUNA

The committee members visited kennels maintained by police department in Bangaloreand suggested measures to be taken up for better shelter facilities and feeding of theanimals.

KARUNA OFFICE AND ANIMAL SHELTER :

The staff at the KARUNA Office are :

Mr. N. Sudheer Kumar - Secretary

Mrs. Pushpa B - Manager

Mrs. R. Rangalakshmi - Office Assistant

Mr. S. Manjunath Raju - Accountant

The staff at the Animal Shelter cum Rescue Home are :

Dr. H. M. Nanjappa - Officer-in-charge

Dr. Lokesh R. - Veterinary Officer

Dr. Senthamarai - Veterinary Officer

Dr. Kaiser Bashir - Veterinary Officer

Dr. Chittaranjan Panigrahi - Veterinary Officer

Dr. Nandini M. S. - Veterinary Officer

Rtn. Dr. B. H. ShivaramChairman

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Dr. Raghunath B. V. - Veterinary Officer

Mr. Sarvotham Rao K. - Animal Welfare Inspector / Supervisor

Mr. Nagaraj M. - Animal Welfare Inspector / Supervisor

Mr. Nagaraj T. - Animal Welfare Inspector / Supervisor

Mr. Shivalingappa T. G. - Animal Welfare Inspector / Supervisor

The Veterinary officers conduct Animal Birth Control Operations, Vaccination, Treatment ofinjured / accident animals at KARUNA Shelter and attend Animal Health Camps,Vaccination Camps and awareness programmes of the Association.

13 Veterinary attendants at KARUNA Animal Shelter assist the doctors in treating, feedingand taking care of animals. Drivers and Attendants have been supplied with uniforms.

The Office bearers, Shelter Committee Chairman, Executive Committee and Sub-Committee Members conduct periodical checks to ensure proper upkeep of animals andeffective functioning of the shelter.

The particulars of animals admitted during the year are furnished below:

ANIMALS 2007-2008

Dogs/Pups 7686

Cats/Kittens 398

Birds 9

Cows 1

Calves 2

Rabbits 44

Chickens 3

Duck/Geese 6

Turkey 1

Guinea Fowl 1

TOTAL 8151

Number of sick and wounded animals injured / Accident picked up, admitted,treated and looked after in the shelter during the year. 256

Number of Pets-Dogs, Pups, Cats, Kittens and other animals adopted / givento good homes during the year 448

Number of visitors during the year to KARUNA Animal Shelter 6,528

Number of dogs vaccinated in Bangalore West Zone. 4,893

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ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL PROGRAMME :

KARUNA in association with Bangalore Mahanagara Palike continued the Animal Birth ControlProgramme in Package No. 1 and 2 of Bangalore West Zone. KARUNA started Animal BirthControl Programme in Dasarahalli Zone [New CMC area] from 4th September 2007. TheAssociation conducted 8112 Animal Birth Control Operations including 4310 operations inDasarahalli Zone during the year 2007-2008.

The Association has conducted the following number of Animal Birth Control Operations from 1994 :

YEAR No. of ABC Operations performed

1994-1995 1079

1995-1996 1805

1996-1997 1945

1997-1998 2600

1998-1999 2300

1999-2000 3003

2000-2001 3603

2001-2002 4036

2002-2003 3933

2003-2004 3854

2004-2005 6163

2005-2006 6915

2006-2007 5694

2007-2008 8112

TOTAL 55042

ANIMAL WELFARE FORTNIGHT – 2007AND BASAVA JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS

Animal Welfare Fortnight 2007 was celebrated commemorating Basava Jayanthi, the birthanniversary of Sri Basavanna, the 12th Century philosopher and social activist, who was thefirst to raise his voice for the welfare of animals during the time.

During Animal Welfare Fortnight a series of animal welfare programmes were conducted asreported below :

18.4.2007 Inauguration at Shimoga :

Animal Welfare Fortnight was inaugurated by Dr.M.G. Govindaiah, Dean, Veterinary College ,Shimoga at a function held at the Veterinary Hospital, Shimoga, The programme wasconducted in association with Veterinary College, Shimoga, department of Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Services (AH & VS) , Zilla Panchayat, Shimoga and KVAFSU, Bidar.

(Including 4310 operationsin Dasarahalli Zone)

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Dr. R.R.Ravindra, DeputyDirector, Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Services, Shimogaand National Award Winnerand Popular Agriculturist Mr.Praful Chandra were thechief guests. Dr. B. C.Ramakrishna, President,KARUNA presided over thefunction Dr. A.W. Subbaiah,Vice President and Dr. K.Bhagavan, Chairman,Humane Education SubCommittee attended thefunction.

19.4.2007 Free Anti RabiesVaccination and PetWelfare Programme.

A free Anti Rabies Vaccination and Pet Welfare programme was conducted at VeterinaryHospital, Shimoga in association with Karnataka Veterinary Association and department of AH &VS, Zilla Panchayat, Shimoga. 178 dogs were vaccinated against rabies at the camp. Dr. R. R.Ravindra, Deputy Director, Dr. Gopal Krishna Bhat, Assistant Director, AH & VS, Shimogaparticipated in the camp.

20.4.2007 Free Anti RabiesVaccination at Harihar.

A free Anti Rabiesvaccination and dewormingprogramme was conductedfor Mudhol Hounds atKokkanur Village, HariharTaluk, Davangere District inassociation with departmentof Animal Husbandry andVeterinary Services. 160Mudhol dogs werevaccinated against rabies &dewormed at the camp.

Smt. SumithrammaBasavarajappa, TalukPanchayat member, Smt. Hanumakka, President, Gram Panchayat, Dr. Ravikumar, Dr. Veeresh,Dr. Dhananjayamurthy, Mr. K.G. Ranganatha Rao and others participated in the camp.

21.4.2007 Animal Health Camp at Kolkata

Animal Health Camp, Awareness programme, Seminar on Zoonotic Diseases and free AntiRabies Vaccination for street dogs was conducted at Kolkata in association with Vet’s Societyfor Animal Welfare, Kolkata.

Dr. M. G. Govindaiah deworming a calf

At the free AR Vaccination Camp at Kokkanur

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22.4.2007 Pet Adoption Programme

A Pet Adoption programme was conducted at KARUNA Animal Shelter cum Rescue Home,Veterinary College Campus,Hebbal, Bangalore . 4puppies, 3 kittens, I pigeon, 4Rabbits and 2 dogs weregiven for adoption at theprogramme.

23.4.2007 Health Camp forDonkeys at Nilgiris,Tamilnadu.

A Health Camp for donkeyswas conducted in associationwith India Project for Animalsand Nature, Hill View Farm,Masinagudi at Nilgiris, TamilNadu. 85 Donkeys,25 ponies, 6 Horses, 150Working donkeys were vaccinated against Tetanus and dewormed at the camp.

24.4.2007 Animal Health Camp at Basava Kalyana.

An Animal Health Camp was conducted at the Municipal office premises, Basava Kalyana inassociation with departmentof Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Services, Zillapanchayat and VeterinaryCollege, Bidar. The chiefHealth officer and Municipalmembers participated in theprogramme. 135 cattle, 152Buffaloes, 45 Sheep, 1 Cat,5 Dogs were treated andnecessary vaccination wasadministered, at the camp.Dr. Pramod Kulkarni -Assistant Director, AH & VSDr. Ravindranath, Executiveofficer, Dr. Govinda Reddy,Dr. Kiran Biradar, andDr. Shilpa Ashroore -

Veterinary officers, Basava Kalyana and Dr. Mahesh Subhas Babu, Veterinary officer, KARUNAattended the camp.

Tetanus shots being given at the Masinagudi camp.

Animals treated at Animal Health Camp at Basavakalyana.

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25.4.2007 Animal HealthCamp at KoodalasangamaBagalkot

An Animal Health Camp wasconducted atKoodalasangama, BagalkotDistrict in collaboration withdepartment of AnimalHusbandry & VeterinaryServices, Zilla Panchayat,Bagalkot. 104 cattle,Buffaloes and Bullocks wereattended at the camp. Dr.Ramesh Jagapur, AssistantDirector, AH & VS,Koodalasangama and Dr. A.G.Raghavendra, Hony. Veterinary officer, KARUNA participated in the camp.

26.4.2007 Animal Health Camp at Chakkere.

An Animal Health Camp wasconducted at Chakkere,Channapatna Taluk inassociation with departmentof Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Services. ZillaPanchayat, Bangalore RuralDist. 280 Cattle weredewormed & vaccinatedagainst Foot and mouthdisease, Artificial Inseminationfor 10 cattle and 74Gynecological cases wereattended in the camp.Dr. Margoob Hussain,Gynaecologist, Dr, AnwarPasha, Assistant Director, AH& VS, Channapatna, other doctors from the taluk and Dr. H.M. Nanjappa, officer in charge,KARUNA Animal Shelter participated in the camp.

27.4.2007 Animal Health Camp at Gankal

An Animal Health Camp was conducted at Gankal, Bangalore South Taluk in association withdepartment of AH & VS Zilla Panchayat, Bangalore urban district. The following animals weretreated at the camp:

Animal Treated at Animal Health Camp at Koodalasangama.

A view of the Animal Health Camp at Chakkere.

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Deworming - Sheep andGoats - 250, Large Animals -40 & Dogs - 4 Externalparasite cases - 15 Foot andMouth disease vaccination -Large animals - 80 & Sheepand Goats - 250 Ranikhetvaccination - 80 birds,Gynaecological cases - 35

Dr. Margoob Hussain,Gynaecologist, Dr.Hanumanthappa - AssistantDirector, Veterinary HospitalKengeri and Dr. H.M.Nanjappa, Officer in charge,KARUNA Animal Shelterparticipated in the camp.

28.4.2007 Free Anti RabiesVaccination and Pet Welfare Programme at Mysore :

A Free Anti Rabies Vaccination and Pet Welfare Programme in association with KarnatakaVeterinary Association Mysore and department of AH & VS, Zilla Panchayath, Mysore. Theprogramme was inaugurated by Mr. S. Selva Kumar, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Mysore.Dr. Chandrashekar, Commissioner, Mysore Mahanagara Palike was the chief guest. TheVeterinary Doctors of department of Animal Husbandry and KVA, Mysore Branch, retiredVeterinary Doctors attended the programme. 248 dogs were vaccinated against rabies anddewormed at the camp.

Free Anti Rabies vaccination programme at Gurgaon, Haryana.

A Free Anti Rabies vaccination programme was conducted at Veterinary Hospital, Gurgaon Cityin association with AnimalWelfare Society Doctor ’sForum, Gurgaon. 123 dogswere vaccinated againstrabies and dewormed at thecamp. Dr. R. S. Hooda,Deputy Director, I.C.D.Project, Gurgaon inauguratedthe camp. Dr. D.Kulshreshta, Dr. S. P.Gautam, Dr. G. P. Grover,Dr. A. K. Sinha, Dr. R. N.Sharma, Dr. Narayan Singh,Members, Animal WelfareSociety Doctor ’s Forum.Dr. Iqbal Singh Dahiya andDr. G. C. Kalra, VeterinarySurgeons, department ofAnimal Husbandryparticipated in the camp.

At the Animal Health Camp at Gankal.

Dog being vaccinated at the Gurgoan, Haryana

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Animal Health camp at New Delhi

An Animal Health camp and free Anti Rabies vaccination programme was conducted atVeterinary Hospital, Madanpur Khadar Dairy Colony, New Delhi. Dr. B. S. Dahiya, Deputy DeputyDirector, Animal Husbandry, Govt. of NCT Delhi inaugurated the camp. Dr. S.P. Gautam,Dr. Satvir Singh, Dr. Jagdish Chandra and Dr. S.P. Singal, Members, Animal Welfare SocietyDoctor’s Forum, and four other veterinary surgeons from Delhi Animal Husbandry departmentparticipated in the camp. 322 large animals were treated for various ailments at the camp. Twotumor cases were operated and 32 dogs were vaccinated and dewormed at the camp.

29.4.2007 Rabies Awareness and vaccination programme.

A Rabies Awareness and Vaccination programme was conducted in association with KVAFSU,Bidar, department of AH & VS, Zilla panchayat, Bangalore Urban District. Dog licenses werealso issued at Government Veterinary Hospitals by Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike

VenueNo. of Dogs No. of LicensesVaccinated Issued

KARUNA Animal Shelter, Hebbal 20

Veterinary Hospital - Yelahanka 152

Veterinary Hospital - Malleswaram 50 9

Caleekal Veterinary Clinic -HRBR Layout 43

KARUNA office - Cubbon Park 15

Veterinary Hospital, Queen’s Road 102 57

Veterinary Hospital, Mysore Road 80 10

Pet India Clinic - Koramangala 12

Primary Veterinary Health Centre 140 19Marenahalli, Vijayanagar

Free ARV Camp at Veterinary Hospital,Malleshwaram, Bangalore

Free ARV Camp at Veterinary Hospital,Mysore Road, Bangalore

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ARV camp at Mulabagilu

A Pet welfare and free Anti Rabies vaccination programme was conducted at Mulbagil inassociation with department of AH & VS, Zilla panchayat, Kolar 202 Dogs were vaccinatedagainst rabies and dewormed at the camp. Mr. Munivenkatappa. Chief Executive officerinaugurated the camp. Dr. Jayaram, Dr. Munaf, Dr. Venkataramana Reddy and Dr. B. N.Adinarayana. Chairman,Finance sub committee.KARUNA participated in theprogramme.

30.4.2007 Animal HealthCamp at Kallahalli.

An Animal Health Camp andFree Anti Rabies Vaccinationprogramme was conductedat Kallahalli village of KunigalTaluk, Tumkur district incollaboration with KrishiVignyana Kendra anddepartment of AH & VS, ZillaPanchayat, Tumkur. Thefollowing cases wereattended at the camp.

Deworming - Sheep - 618 &Cattle - 162., F and M disease vaccination - cattle - 415 P.P.R Vaccination - Sheep - 618,Gynaecological Cases - 28, Other clinical cases - 48 Dr. P. Margoob Hussain, Gynaecologist,Dr. Sriram - Assistant Director, Veterinary Hospital, Kunigal, Dr. O. R. Nataraju, KVK,Konenahally, Dr. B.R. Nanjegowda, Executive Officer. Animal Welfare Sub Committee, KARUNA.Dr. Y. N. Shivalingaiah, K.V.K. Konenahally and Dr. H. M. Nanjappa, Officer in charge, KARUNAAnimal Shelter participated in the programme.

1.5.2007 Dog Show at Mudigere.

A Pet Dog Show was conducted at Mudigere in association with Vande Matharam YuvakaSangha and department of AH & VS, Zilla panchayat, Chikkamagalur. Mr. Kumarswamy, MLA,

ARV Camp at Marenahalli, Vijiyanagar, Bangalore ARV Camp at Pet India Clinic, Koramangala

Dr. B. N. Adinarayana vaccinating a dog at ARV camp at Mulabagilu

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Mudigere inaugurated the Dog Show. Mr. Prashanth, President. Vande Matharam yuvakaSangha, was the chief guest. 117 Dogs of 15 various breeds participated in the dog Show. Allthe dogs were vaccinated against rabies. Dr. Adinarayana, Chairman. Finance Sub Committee,KARUNA and Dr. Sripad Rao were the judges of the Dog Show. Dr. K. Bhagavan, Chairman,Humane Education Sub Committee, and Dr. Raghavendra, Hony. Veterinary Officer, KARUNA,Dr. Venkataramana Reddy, Dr. A.L. Jayadevappa attended the Dog Show.

Animal Health camp at Gandhigar, Mudigere.

An Animal Health camp and free Anti Rabies vaccination was conducted at Gandhighar,Mudigere in collaboration with Krishi Vignyana Kendra, Goraksha Parishad and department ofAH & VS, Zilla Panchayat, Chikkamagalur. Dr. A.L. Jayadevappa and Mr. Prashanth, President,Vande Matharam Yuvaka Sangha were the chief guests. Dr. Ramachandra, Deputy Director, AH& VS, Chikkamagalur, Dr. C.P. Nagaraj, Assistant Director, AH & VS, Mudigere, Dr. Basavarajand Dr. Srinivasa Murthy of KVK, Dr. B. N. Adinarayana, Chairman, Finance Sub Committee,KARUNA and Dr. Venkataramana Reddy attended the camp. The following cases were attendedat the camp : F and M disease vaccination and deworming - Large Animals - 120

Infertility cases - 20, Clinical cases - 50 & AR vaccination and deworming for dogs - 50

Animal Health camp at Yelachavadi.

An Animal Health Camp was conducted at Yelachavadi, Kunigal Taluk in association with KrishiVignyana Kendra and Department of AH & VS, Zilla Panchayat, Tumkur. Dr. P. MargoobHussain, Gynaecologist, Dr. Sriram, Assistant Director, Veterinary Hospital, Kunigal, Dr. O. R.Nataraju, KVK, Konenahally, Dr. B. R. Nanjegowda, Executive Officer, Animal Husbandry, Dr. M.Shambulinga, Dr. A. N. Ramesh, Dr. B. Mohan and Dr. N. Rajanna, Veterinary Officers, AH &VS, Dr. S. V. Suresha, Chairman, Rural Animal Welfare Sub Committee, KARUNA, Dr. Y. N.Shivalingaiah, K. V. K. Konenahally and Dr. H. M. Nanjappa, Officer in charge, KARUNA AnimalShelter participated in the programme.

The following cases were attended the camp

Foot and mouth disease vaccination - Cattle - 315P. P. R. Vaccination for sheep - 290Deworming - Sheep & Goat - 400.Gynaecological Cases - 8Other clinical cases - 38

ARV Camp at Faridabad, Haryana.

A free Anti Rabies vaccination programme was conducted at Veterinary Hospital, Faridabad- NIT,in association with Animal Welfare Society Doctors’s Forum, Gurgaon. Dr. P. L.Gera, DeputyDirector, Animal Husbandry inaugurated the camp. Dr.S.P. Singal, Dr. Satvir Singh, Dr.A.K.Sinha and Dr.S.P.Gautam members of Animal Welfare Society Doctors’s Forum, attendedthe camp. Dr.Lalith Chaudhary and Dr. G. S. Jhakhar, Veterinary Surgeons also attended thecamp. 95 dogs were vaccinated against rabies and dewormed at the camp.

2.5.2007 Free ARV camp at V. Kota, Andra Pradesh.

Free Anti Rabies vaccination camps were conducted at Palamaner and V. Kota in associationwith Shri Nidhi Animal Welfare Society, V. Kota, Audhra Pradesh. 178 dogs were vaccinatedagainst rabies and dewormed at the camps.

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World Zoonosis DayCelebrations.

KARUNA celebrated WorldZoonosis Day’ on 6th July2007 with presentations bysenior Veterinary PostGraduate students onZoonotic Diseases viz., Ra-bies, Leptospira, Tuberculo-sis and tape worm diseasesDr. B. S. V. Reddy, Dean,Veterinary College, Bangalorewas the chief guest. Dr. S.Yathiraj, Professor and Head,Medicine Department. Veteri-nary College, Bangalore andother faculty members,School students, Veterinarystudents, and others partici-pated in the programme.

3.5.2007 Valedictory Function

The Valedictory function of Animal Welfare Fortnight 2007 was held at 10.30 A.M. on 3rd May2007 at KannadaSabhangana’, VeterinaryCollege Campus, Hebbal,Bangalore - 560024. Dr. A.W. Subbaiah, VicePresident, KARUNAwelcomed the gathering.Sha. Brah. Sri.Mahanthalinga ShivacharyaMahaswamigalu, Pontiff ofshri Vibhuthipura Muttblessed the gathering. Maj.Gen. Dr. R. M. Kharo, AVSMChairman, Animal WelfareBoard of India was the chiefguest. Prof. R.N. SreenivasGowda, Vice Chancellor,Karnataka Veterinary, Animal& Fisheries SciencesUniversity, Bidar, Dr. SureshS. Honnappagol, Registrar, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar,Dr. S.M. Jayadevappa, President, Karnataka Veterinary Council & Dr. B. S. Venkatarami Reddy,Dean, Veterinary College, Bangalore graced the occasion. Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna, President,KARUNA presided over the function. Dr. S. V. Suresha, Chairman, Rural Animal Welfare SubCommittee, KARUNA presented the vote of thanks. Animal lovers, faculty members, CollegeStudents, Volunteers and general public attended the function.

Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna, Chairman addressing at the Valedictory Function.

World Zoonosis Day celebration at the Veterinary CollegeHebbal, Bangalore

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On Sunday 8th July 2007, a Free Anti Rabies Vac-cination programme was conducted at KARUNAAnimal Shelter, Veterinary College Campus,Hebbal, Bangalore and Karuna Clinic, Udupi.

As an extended programme, a Free Anti RabiesVaccination camp was also conducted on 15thJuly 2007 at Veterinary Hospital, Queen’s Road,Bangalore.

M/s. Intervet, M/s. Indian Immunologicals, M/s.AHP Manufacturing BV and M/s. Brilliant IndustriesLtd., sponsored the programme.

SPOT ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION :

KARUNA Animal Welfare Association ofKarnataka conducted a Spot Essay Writing Com-petition on 12th July 2007 for high school childrenon animal welfare themes at Vijaya RangaMandira, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park, Ban-galore. 135 students from 26 schools partici-pated in the Competition.

SPOT PAINTING COMPETITION :

KARUNA Animal Welfare Association of Karnatakaconducted a Spot Painting Competition on 22ndJuly 2007 for school children on animal welfare themes at Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park,Bangalore. 636 children from various school took part in the competition.

ELOCUTIONCOMPETITION :

An Elocution Competition forhigh school students wasconducted on 23rd August2007 at “Nayana” (Audito-rium), Kannada Bhavana,J.C. Road (Next to RavindraKalakshetra), Bangalore. 102students from 28 highschools participated inthe competition.Dr. S.V.Suresha, Smt. VeenaShashidhar and Dr. K. S.Pratap Kumar were thejudges for English ElocutionCompetition. Mrs. K.Savithri, Dr. H.R. Nagaraj

and Dr. T. S. Ramananda were the judges for Kannada Elocution Competition.

World Zoonosis Day at Udupi.

At the painting competition, fully engrossed

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PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION :

The Prize distribution ceremony was conducted on 23rd August 2007 at Nayana Auditorium,Kannada Bhavana, Bangalore. The Prizes were awarded to 126 children, Winners of Essay,Elocution and Spot Painting Competitions. 880 children from 208 schools participated in thecompetitions. Mr. B. V. Kulkarni. Joint Commissioner (Health), Bruhat Bangalore MahanagaraPalike was the Chief Guest. Dr. C. Renuka Prasad, Director, Institute of Animal Health andVeterinary Biologicals, Mr. Baig, Deputy Commissioner (Health), BBMP and Dr. K. Prabhudas,Project Director, PD-ADMAS, Bangalore graced the occasion and distributed prizes to thechildren. Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna, President, KARUNA presided over the function.

The first prize and Rolling Cup for the year 2007 was won by the following schools :

First Prize Winners Rolling Cup Won by :

Essay CompetitionKannada : Meghana P St. Johns High SchoolEnglish : Aditi Shastry Gear Innovative International SchoolHindi : Smrithi K. National Public School

Elocution Competition

Kannada : Shreya Sri. Vani High SchoolEnglish : Kevin John Bishop Cotton BHS

Spot Painting Competition

5-7 Years : K. Chalukya Bhat Sri. Vani Education Centre8-10 Years : Nandita H.L. Widia Poorna Prajna School11-12 Years : Asha M. U.A.S. Campus High School13-15 Years : Preethi M. Shet Sri. Vidya Mandir School

The guests of honour at thePrize Distribution function.

Prize distribution

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PET DOG SHOW, ANIMAL HEALTH CAMP &FREE ANTI RABIES VACCINATION PROGRAMME

KARUNA with the co-operation of the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Department, localanimal welfare organisations and animal lovers, conducted a number of Pet Dog Shows andFree Anti Rabies Vaccination Programmes in various parts of Karnataka.

The following programmes were conducted during the year :

26.04.2007 Bangalore : In commemoration of World Veterinarian’s Day KARUNA in associa-tion with Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Bangalore conducted Free Anti Rabies VaccinationCamps at Veterinary Hospital. Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bangalore and VeterinaryClinical Service Complex, Yelahanka. 56 dogs were vaccinated at veterinary hospital, Hebbal and92 dogs at Yelahanka hospital.

26.05.2007 Belgaum : A pet dog show was conducted at Belgaum in association withdepartment of AH & VS. 86 dogs of various breeds participated in the show. All the dogs werevaccinated against rabies.

14.10.2007 Mysore : On the eve of Dasara celebrations a Pet Dog Show was conducted atMysore on 14.10.2007 in association with department of AH & VS & Mysore Kennel Club,Bangalore. Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna, President, KARUNA, Dr. A. W. Subbaiah, Vice President,Dr. P. V. Yathinder, Chairman, Animal Shelter Sub Committee, Dr. K. Bhagavan, Chairman,Humane education Sub Committee and Dr. B. N. Adinarayana, Chairman, Finance SubCommittee attended the programme. 166 dogs of various breeds participated in the show.

30.12.2007 Polibetta : A pet dog show was conducted on 30.12.2007 at Ganapathi Maidan inPolibetta, Kodagu District in association with Kodagu Kennel Club and KVA Kodagu branch.Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna, President, Dr. P.V. Yathinder, Chairman, Animal Shelter Committee,Dr. K. Bhagavan, Chairman, Humane Education Committee, Dr. D.T. Jayaramaiah -Member, KARUNA attended the dog show. Dr. A. C. Ganapathy, President, Kodagu Kennel Club,Dr. Manjunath, Deputy Director, AH & VS, Kodagu & veterinarians of Kodagu District alsoattended the show. 112 dogs of 12 various breeds participated in the show. Police dog showgave a practical demonstration of the police dogs squad.

6.1.2008 Bagalkot : As a part of Chalukhya utsav 2008 a Pet Dog show was conducted atBagalkot in association with department of AH & VS and Mysore Kennel Club, Bangalore.Dr. B.C. Ramakrishna, President, Dr. P.V. Yathinder, Chairman, Animal Shelter Committee,Dr. K. Bhagavan, Chairman, Humane Education Committee, KARUNA, Dr. ShashidharNadgouda, Dr. Manjunath Palegar, Deputy Director, AH & VS, Bagalkot District and team of &veterinarians of Bagalkot District attended the show. 94 dogs of 14 different breeds and 300Mudhol hounds participated in the show. All the dogs at the show were vaccinated againstrabies and dewormed by KARUNA.

6.1.2008 Davanagere : A pet dog show was conducted at Davanagere in association withdepartment of AH & VS & Mysore Kennel Club, Bangalore. 126 dogs of various breedsparticipated in the show. All the dogs were vaccinated against rabies.

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Anti Rabies Vaccination of Dogs :

The total number of dogs vaccinated against rabies by the Association is as follows :

Year Number of dogs vaccinated

1993-1994 6501994-1995 13001995-1996 22401996-1997 27501997-1998 39401998-1999 44201999-2000 66702000-2001 65142001-2002 107412002-2003 81102003-2004 106772004-2005 93632005-2006 177232006-2007 143482007-2008 16360

Total 115806

HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES :

a) World Rabies Day :

World Rabies Day wasconducted on 8thAugust 2007 byorganizing a Walkathonunder the joint aegis ofthe Veterinary College,KVAFSU, Bangalore,World Society for theProtection of Animalsand The CommonwealthVeterinary Association tobring awareness aboutdreaded disease rabies.Veterinary students,faculty members,KARUNA committeemembers and animalwelfare activists participated in the programme. The Walkathon was flagged off by SriPrasad , Deputy Commissioner, City Armed Reserve police, Bangalore. The Walk startedat 8.00 A.M. Sharp and went round K.R.Circle, Cubbon park,U.B. Circle and Mahatma Gandhi Statue. Dr. B. C. Ramakrishna, President, KARUNA,Dr. A. W. Subbaiah Vice President, Dr. K. Bhagawan, Chairman, Humane Education SubCommittee, Dr, P. V. Yathinder, Chairman, Animal Shelter Committee and Mr. Bangaraju,E.C. Member participated in the programme.

Walkathon on World Rabies Day, 08-08-2007

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(b) Technical Seminar :

KARUNA participated and sponsored the State Level Technical Seminar held on 21st July2007 in Bangalore organised by Karnataka State Government, Veterinarians Association.On this occasion Vets handbook containing telephone and other contact details ofveterinarians, institutions and utility services was released.

C) National Symposium :

KARUNA participated and sponsored the National Symposium on “ Redefining role ofindigenous animal genetic resources in rural development” held on 15th and 16th February2008 and 5th Annual symposium on “Practical Approaches to infertility in livestock &Companion Animals” organised by Veterinary College, KVAFSU Bangalore.

d) Programmes / Seminar of Veterinary College, KVAFSU,

KARUNA actively participated and sponsored the various programmes / seminarsconducted by Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Bangalore.

KARUNA participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Veterinary College,Bangalore and sponsored a number of events conducted in this regard. KARUNAsponsored the 5th State Level Conference on “Practical Approaches in infertility in Livestockand companion animals “conducted on 7th March 2008 by Veterinary College, KVAFSU,Bangalore and Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction. KARUNA sponsored 9thNational Technical Seminar on “Role of Women Veterinarians in Augmenting Rural Economythrough Animal Husbandry “conducted on 24th and 25th of January 2008 by VeterinaryCollege, KVAFSU, Bangalore and Indian Association of Lady Veterinarians. KARUNAsponsored the souvenir brought by Final Year students of Veterinary College, KVAFSU,Bangalore.

KARUNA also sponsored Souvenir cum Compendium brought out by KVAFSU, Bidar incommemoration of Inauguration of New Veterinary College at Shimoga.

e) Awareness Programme :

KARUNA Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka put up a stall on 20th January 2008 atFoot Ball Ground, Behind Dairy Science College, KVAFSU, Hebbal, Bangalore on the occa-sion of Dog Shows of Mysore Kennel Club, Bangalore and used the occasion to bringawareness among the general public and dog lovers about the animal welfare activities andto show love and compassion towards dumb animals. Pamphlets were distributed to bringawareness to stop ear cropping and docking of dogs, which is banned world over and incontravention of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960.

f) Programme for school children :

More than 45 students of the UAS Campus School & Cluny convent school,Malleshwaram, Bangalore visited KARUNA Animal Shelter cum Rescue Home. The HumaneEducation Sub Committee Members and KARUNA Staff members interacted with studentsand briefed about the activities of KARUNA .

World Day for Animals :- 4-10-2007

World day for Animals was celebrated by conducting Free Anti Rabies Vaccination Camps fordogs at KARUNA Animal Shelter cum Rescue Home, Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal,

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Bangalore & BBMP ZonalOffice Premises Opposite toGovernment Hospital,Abbigere, T. Dasarahalli,Bangalore. Dr. H. M.Nanjappa Officer incharge,Dr. Lydia & Dr. SenthamaraiM. Veterinary OfficersKARUNA successfullyconducted the programme.32 dogs were vaccinated atKARUNA Shelter and 29dogs at T. Dasarahalli.

Dr. Senthamarai vaccinating a dog on World Day for Animals

A view of KARUNA Stall at the United Charities Bazaar.

United Charities Bazaar.

The United Charities Bazaar2007, an annual eventorganised by internationalWomen’s Group washeld on 8th December 2007at St. Joseph’s Boys HighSchool Play Ground,M.G. Road, (behind RahejaTowers) Bangalore - 560001. KARUNA along withother charitable institutionsparticipated in theprogramme to raise funds forits activities.

With the help of philanthropic public, companies, animal lovers and members KARUNA collectedRs. 2,39,119 /- on the occasion.

Life Members and Junior Members :

The total number of Members of the Association is as follows for 2007-08 :

Life Members : 269

Junior Members : 12

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PUBLICITY, PROPAGANDA AND ADVERTISEMENT / MEDIA COVERAGE :

The leading newspapers, journals of Karnataka State, Doordarshan, Cable Networks and PrivateT. V. Channels covered the activities / programmes of the Association and helped in spreadingthe awareness about animals. We profusely thank them for their co-operation, support andconcern for animal welfare.

Newspaper reports about activities and programmes of KARUNA.

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WORDS OF APPRECIATION FROM DIGNITARIES

I am most impressed with the facilities to rescue all sorts of animals it isnice to know that dedicated people are involved in providing thisgreat service.

Mr. T. G. NagarajaProfessor College of Veterinary Medicine

Kansas State University, USA

I have inspected the shelter and I am really glad that cleanliness has beenmaintained and proper care given to animals

Mr. K.N. AnandatheerthaE.C. Member KARUNA

You are doing great work and are very fast sterilizers May God bless yourefforts.

Dr. Mak Lawne and familyChief Vet RSPCA NSW, Australia

We appreciate the facilities, the cleanliness and attention from staff. We wishyou all the best.

Myke and Pat Merchant 2781/124 B St, Surrey B.C. Canada

KARUNA is doing a great job by taking care of the speechless and thehelpless. May God bless this centre for their future endeavors.

Dr. S. R. UpadhyayAssistant Professor Div. of VCM & J,

FVSC & AH, R.S.Pura Jammu (J & K)

Under limited resources KARUNA rescue / treatment centre is doing a goodjob to improve the welfare for animals in Bangalore

Dr. Kate Blaszak, BVsc M.Sc., MACVS

WSPA, Asia Bangkok, THAILAND

Its good to know that KARUNA is working hard to improve the animals in IndiaKeep it Up

Dr. Naiasha leeWSPA, Asia Bangkok, THAILAND

The visit to the KARUNA Shelter had been a rewarding and learningexperience and had first hand information on CNVR

Mr. D. Rajasekar IFSSecretary AWBI, MOEF (GOI) Chennai

BE KIND TO ANIMALS

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Dr. Gaddadamata Murugendriah Nataraj was born on 22nd February 1948 at Harihar in presentday Davangere district of Karnataka to Dr. G.M. Murugendraiah and Smt. Shivalingamma. Hehails from a family with an agricultural background and love for animals. After his scholastic careerin Bhadravathi and pre university studies in Mysore he graduated in Veterinary Sciences from theveterinary college, Hebbal, Bangalore in 1971 and served in various capacities both in the Departmentof AH & VS, Government of Karnataka and the VISL Hospital.

His professional services as veterinary officer is a household name in the city of Bhadravathi ingeneral and more particularly so in the Steel town. His love for animals and being a member of theLions club, he has served as Lions Club President, Bhadravathi in 1988-89 and received internationalPresident’s excellence award. His tenure as Lions District Chairman for Pet Care and DairyDevelopment activities has earned him many an accolade. He has organised and conducted severaldistrict level dog shows in Bhadravathi. He has been instrumental in conducting Animal HealthCamps and free vaccination camps for both large and companion animals with the help of NGO’ssuch as KARUNA. He is also the founder President of Vishweshwaraya Education Society inBhadravathi which has more than 1,600 students on its rolls. He is a recipient of the Best’ VeterinarianAward of the Karnataka Veterinary Association in 2005.

His interest in the fine arts is that he is an active office bearer in the Kannada Sahitya Parishath ofBhadravathi Taluk and is also President for the Navodaya Kala Sangha of Bhadravathi where morethan a 100 different artists participate. His several radio talks on Zoonotic diseases are ever popularand also regularly conducts public awareness camps about zoonotic diseases in Bhadravathi Taluk,even on the last day of his service before retirement.

Dr. Nataraj based on his administrative capabilities has also served as Administrative officer of theVISL General Hospital with 160 beds, comprising of 26 different medical specialties. Presently he isthe district cabinet coordinator in Lions International.

He is happily married with Smt. Nageshwari who is a speech therapist in Shimoga Institute ofMedical Sciences, Shivamogga. He is blessed with two children, the elder daughter; a lecturer ismarried to a veterinarian and the younger son who is continuing his education.

Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka, Bangalore in appreciation of his services toanimals and man, felicitates him on this occasion and wishes him well in all his future endeavours.

Dr. G. M. Nataraj

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Dr. P. Margoob Hussain

Dr. Patel Margoob Hussain was born on 14th July 1947 in a teachercum agriculturist family in Mudigere taluk of Chickmagalur Districtto Sri. Patel Abdul Basith and Smt. Ameena Bi, Headmaster andTeacher respectively. After his schooling in Mudigere and preuniversity in Mysore, he graduated from the Mysore VeterinaryCollege, Bangalore with B.V.Sc., in 1970 and Master’s in Gynaecologyand Obstetrics in 1974 of the University of Agricultural Sciences(UAS), Bangalore. He also has an M.A. in Sociology from University

of Mysore. He was awarded ICAR fellowship during his M.V.Sc., studies.

Dr. Hussain joined as Extension Officer in the Department of Animal Husbandry and VeterinaryServcies, Govt. of Karnataka in 1974 and worked at Udupi for 3 years. Later in 1977, he joinedUAS, Bangalore in 1977 and worked as Assistant Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, ExtensionEducation Units, Dharwad, Raichur and Hebbal for 7 years. He worked as Associate Professor ofGynaecology at UAS-KDDC Diagnostic Laboratory, Tumkur and Mysore for 3 years and at theDirectorate of Extension, UAS, Hebbal for 12 years and as Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetricsat UAS, Bangalore for 8 years. He has offered courses at UAS Dharwad, Raichur and Bangalorecampuses. He has conducted research on various reproductive disorders in bovines and published60 Scientific Articles, 20 Research Abstracts and 80 Feature Articles and one Text Book in Kannada.

Dr. Hussain has participated in 2500 Animal Health and Infertility Camps in rural parts of Karnatakaand treated 1.20 lakhs of infertile animals, adopting advanced reproductive technologies. About 60percent of the treated cases conceived and the farmers were benefited to a tune of 72 crores ofrupees. He has also participated in countless Training Programmes and Discussions, Farm visits,Field Days, Film Shows, Exhibitions, Seminars, Cattle Shows, Calf Rallies, and Tree Plantingprogrammes. He has been instrumental in the preparation of Project reports , handouts and manualsbenefiting many a farmer. He has delivered some 25 Radio Talks and 33 T.V. Interviews. He haspromoted more than 800 Dairy, Poultry, Sheep, Piggery and Fodder units.

Dr. Hussain is a member of Karnataka Veterinary Association: KARUNA Animal Welfare Association:Institution of Agricultural Technologists: Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction, ServiceCivil International, Karnataka, Indian Veterinary Council and Lions International and Melvin JonesFellow. He is also a recipient of amny an award, such as Best Veterinarian Award from KarnatakaState Veterinary Association (1986); Twelve awards and appreciations from Lions Clubs Internationalfor Veterinary Services (1987 to 2007); One each from Rotary International (1988); from RashtriyaChemicals and Fertilizers Ltd., (1989); Department of Kannada Studies (1990); Integrated FamilyWelfare Unit (1996); UAS Kannada Sangha (1997); Rashtriya Rathna Award from InternationalFriendship Forum of India, New Delhi (2003) and Best Extension Worker Award by the Universityof Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (2007).

Happily married to Dr. Nargis Begum daughter of a veterinarian and an accomplished horse riderare blessed with a daughter Dr. Ayesha Hussain who is a clinical researcher.

Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka, Bangalore in appreciation of his services toanimals and man, felicitates him on this occasion and wishes him well in all his future endeavours.

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