Tree of Life Animal Sanctuary

25/09/2024

As an immigrant, I often find myself in the space between two worlds—one where I was born and one where I live. I left India for a better, safer life, but the truth is, a part of me never left. It lingers in the memory of my grandmother’s sweet ginger chai or the feel of my mother’s soft cotton saris draped over me as I napped, the world around me simple and safe.
In my new life, I have everything I once dreamed of, and yet… a hollowness remains. The piece of me that stayed behind remembers my carefree childhood and adolescence, a barrel full of dreams. Still, it also bears witness to the suffering I ignored, inflicted on those less fortunate than me—the people, the animals—and those whose lives I overlooked.
This is why my heart aches for those whose cries go unheard. I am an animal rights activist today because I cannot ignore that suffering.
Recently, my dear friend Sunitha, who runs a sanctuary near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, rescued a horse and a donkey from unimaginable conditions. These poor creatures now desperately need care, love, and nourishment.
I humbly ask—will you join me in helping this gentle soul heal? A small donation could mean the world to her recovery. Your kindness would not only feed her body but restore her spirit. For that, I would be forever grateful.

Since Facebook no longer allows personal fundraisers, you can Venmo me -Bhagwate or PayPal me @gmail.com. I am trying to raise at least $250 for her!

16/07/2023

Today morning in Thanjavur, we have rescued a wounded cow and calf from going to the butcher shop and saved them from being slaughtered over phone itself speaking to the butcher. We have already taken custody of the cow and her calf. The butcher demanded Rs. 10,000/- to let them free but with the help of local police, we saved the cow and calf without paying single cent. The place from where the cow is right now, about 5th or 6th house stays a boy named Prabhu who says himself to be a great animal lover and owning a cow lifting machine. He is portraying himself that he is saviour of cows and having 5 to 6 cows in his house itself. The person who is helping me to save this wounded cow and calf approached Prabhu and asked him for help by lending the cow lifting machine for some time but with a cold heart without conscience he flatly rejected to offer the machine to us to save the animal and he is also saying that he will never help any animal in distress. I am greatly hurt by the words he used and wanted to talk to him over phone and trying to reach him but he is not lifting his phone at all. If he is hater of animals why should he portray himself as a great animal lover and cheat people with his cheap actions. He tells himself to be having a great passion for animals but the way he is behaving does not show it. These type of people are very harmful for our society. Because of his attitude, he will never be loved by any living beings or animals and also god will never save him.

06/07/2021

Dear Friends

We have recieved informatiom regarding an injured dog near Thirunelveli district. The informer is unable to commence treatment as he does not have the ability to bear the cost of the treatment. If there are any rescuers in Thirunelveli please contact Mr. Nirmal - 9986220342. If any of you could help me with the transportation cost I ll bring the dog to my shelter in Virudunagar. The distance between both the location is approximatly 110 Km

15/10/2017

PLEASE HELP ME HELP THESE RESCUED COWS!!

*** Update on the cattle that I stopped en route to the slaughterhouse yesterday ***

Mr Ramakrishnan (the kind man from Trichy who brought over the machine to help my injured cows, as you can see in the pic below) helped me go to Thirumagal police station, but the police did not accept the complaint and F.I.R
By the time we had reached the station two cows were already dead, they were in terrible condition!
Finally yesterday morning the police brought 11 of the cattle to my shelter , 3 of the cows are in bad condition.
The police hesitate to give me the cattle because they know I will not release the animals without a fight, I always ask for a court order and without it I never give back the cattle.
This cattle owner is a superintendent of a jail and his son has been supplying cows for slaughter for many years.
I couldn't turn a blind eye to these suffering cows, I have done all I can to help them and bring them to safety.
And now I turn to you for help, please help me by donating today, any amount will be much appreciated. As some of the cows are in bad condition they will also need medical help.
Please pray these two cows will recover.
At least they are safe now!

13/10/2017

Hi Everyone

Just wanted you all to meet our new addition to the family, Rokey. He used to wait outside my gate, he is afraid of people. Who knows what happened to him, every dog has a sad life on the streets.
He fights with the other dogs but he does allow me to touch him, hopefully he will settle in as time goes on. He's gone from being afraid to wanting to come into my room 😊
He is a beautiful dog and I can see his loving nature.
I think all dogs are loving but because of their hard life it makes them act tough.
Hope he will be happy and peaceful here and most of all safe!

11/10/2017

Hi Everyone

As you all are aware Sunitha looks after 28 cattle in her shelter and so fodder, dust food and green grass goes very quickly!!
The last lot of fodder she bought was on the 27Sep and it lasts 15 days (see below for proof of purchase. We will also be posting receipts payment account soon to give you all an idea of expenditures). Tomorrow fodder will be finished so she needs our help in getting more food for her family.
Green grass is 15,000 and fodder is 15,000.
As I have mentioned previously we really need regular funding which can only happen if we have people donating on a monthly basis. If you are able to do give on a regular basis PLEASE let us know. Sunitha will be ever so grateful.
But until then Sunitha needs urgent funding for her cattle.
Because of the rain Sunitha has been under a lot of stress with a few things going wrong around the shelter but she is managing and at the same time having to worry about the food. It's a lot to take in as you can imagine and no one helps without expecting money!
So please can I ask all her followers to PLEASE help by making a donation. Any amount big or small is appreciated!! And again if anyone is able to give on a regular basis please let us know.

Thank you
Christina

10/10/2017

Watch as the tables are turned against humans. It's not food, it's violence.

28/09/2017

Thank you for all the love and support! We need your help to keep our sanctuary running. Please donate if you can and spread the word. The animals need you!

Tree of Life is an animal sanctuary located near Madurai for all animals seeking refuge.