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years after giving CUPA the most generous contribution
for building the much loved Animal Shelter in Bangalore,
Daniel Ginsberg finally visited what he had helped to
create. Much to the delight of all at CUPA, Dan spent
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| Jutka ponies, like the above Dusty
at the CUPA Shelter who are physically wounded and unable
to work, calves rescued from slaughter, abandoned cows
and bullocks will be the permanent residents of the
Large Animal Sanctuary. |
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| Found on the road with a broken fore
leg, this little male calf would have ended up at the
local butchers. Some kindly passerby informed CUPA Shelter,
where it is presently housed and taken care off. The
Large Animal Sanctuary would cater to animals like the
above calf. |
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| This young buffalo bull was handed
over to CUPA by a kind hearted farmer who could not
afford to feed it any more. Though the farmer would
have gained financially by selling it to a butcher,
he chose the more compassionate option! |
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Events
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| Ganesha
Chathurthi at CUPA Shelter |
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Ganesh Chaturthi
is an annual celebration at the CUPA Shelter,
which helps to bond the shelter workers,
volunteers, members and trustees. This year,
too, it was celebrated in August at the
CUPA Shelter amongst much festivity and
prayers.
Mr Ram Prakash, establishment Manager was
appointed the head priest and he presided
over all the ceremonies along with chanting
the prayers with much dedication and devotion.
The statue of Lord Ganesha , colourful and
intricately carved, had been selected by
the shelter attendars with help from Mr
Santosh (member, Management Committee).
Prayers were conducted daily till the 'Veesarjan'
or consecration in water took place, followed
by a delicious vegetarian meal cooked and
served by the Shelter boys namely Anand,
Babu and Ramu |
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from Shalini(member, Managing Committee). |
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(from left) Shalini
(member - Mancom),Sandhya(Trustee) with
staff from
the Reception, Accounts and Housekeeping
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Mr.Ramprakash(Manager) with the CUPA shelter
attendars. |
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CUPA :Compassion Unlimited Plus Action
for this once we strike a different deal on the golf course... reach out your hand .. care for our animals!
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Come join us...
with swing & a tee over the fairways and
the bunkers with the putter on the green
to birdie or an eagle ...and join us for
lunch at the KGA.
CUPA Charity
Golf Tournament in association with KGA
Bangalore
The Venue: Karnataka Golf Association
When: Saturday May 16, 2009 at 7am
Registration fee: Rs 3000 per head
CUPA was founded 18 years ago and today
is involved in:
- Sheltering & rehabilitation of stray,
sick or injured animals.
- Rescue of animals in cruelty or abandoned
cases.
- Coducting Animal Birth Control(ABC)
programme, large animal camps, human
awareness and canine therapy programmes
- Engaging in animal advocacy
- Providing services for animals in distress
We are supporting the Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre(WRRC) at the Bannerghatta Rehabilitation Centre for rescue for small wild mammals, birds & reptiles.
CUPA is also in the process of constructing a shelter (at Kengeri) for large abondoned animals.
To learn more about us visit www.cupabangalore.org
Support us by playing for the cause. For further details please contact,
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On 31st May, CUPA is participating at the SUNFEAST
10K marathon in Bangalore.
It is the second edition of the event, 2008 being
a huge success. With Managing Committee members
Sonia Sarathy initiating support and offering
to be a Care Champion and and R. Santosh rallying
supporters and volunteers for the cause, we now
look to animal lovers to make a successful run
for CUPA and animals. Please check Sonya?a link
on the Sunfeast run at
http://www.bangalorecares.in/index.php?option=com_content&nview=article&id=204&Itemid=70
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A special fun - filled event for the entire family and children of all ages, held 2 years ago in
Nov' 2006, had the citizens of Bangalore cry out for more, hence we are organizing
Doggy's Day Out '2' - A Special Dog Show
It will be held on Saturday, 12th July 2008 at the Sullivan Police Grounds, Magrath and Commissariat Road,
Opposite Garuda Mall, Bangalore from 10:00 a.m. onwards.The event includes pedigree dogs as well as non- pedigree dogs
- a memorable day out with your family , friends AND YOUR PET DOG.
We look forward to your SPONSORSHIP towards the success of this event.
For further details, you can contact Mr. Santosh at
email: santosh2413@lycos.com
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"Don't shoot! We have already caught the wolf" shouts Peter to the hunters. What next, is the question?
Keeping children's' attention span in mind, dialogue to a minimum, and combining music, mime, dance and acrobatics, this 40 - 45 minute theatrical production of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf will keep young audiences fascinated as it tells the story of a Peter's adventures when a hungry grey wolf comes out of the forest.
Directed by Gaia-ACTS UP, supported by The Bangalore School of Music, (http://www.thebsm.org/) performed by the Children of Christel House India (http://www.in.christelhouse.org/) and Docteur Clown (http://sattva-blog.blogspot.com/2007/11/waiting-for-doctor-gladys.html), the evening of 21st Nov promises to be special treat for young children who enjoy the simple pleasures of animated live theater.
Donor passes of Rs. 200 are available at several outlets (see attachment) and all proceeds go into supporting CUPA and WRRC - the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. (www.CUPAbangalore.org)
(One of the scenes in the play depicts hunters carrying guns and a duck being eaten by the wolf, so parental guidance/preparation for very young children is recommended)
Limited seating at Alliance Francaise. |
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MARCHIG
ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST, SCOTLAND - CUPA'S PROJECT
WITH HELPING CATS-2006
CUPA's cattery and cats have
received the most welcome attention from the Marchig
Animal Welfare Trust, Scotland. With a grant
for Helping Cats-2006 - CUPA's cat house
is getting a much needed facelift that would help
to house more kittens and cats , who need to be
operated, vaccinated and released. Apart from
the many lovely kittens who come in for adoptions,
the cattery also takes in cats whose owners need
to leave it somewhere safe, when they leave town.We
will embarking on an ambitious programme of cat
sterilisation operations in areas where stray
and feral cats are on the increase, due to ignorance
and lack of veterinary facilities.
In the meantime, feline visitors for treatment,
operations and housing are on a daily increase
in what is affectionately termed as Crystal's
cattery, at the CUPA shelter premises. Thanks
to Marchig Trust for specifically helping cats....they
need it more as often their situations tend to
get neglected, in India.
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REHABILITATION
FACILITY AT NTI
On the 14th of July'06, the
National Tuberculosis Institute (NTI) in Bangalore,
opened the first ever rehabilitation facility
for their guinea pigs, which are retired from
experimentation. The facility is on the beautiful
grounds of the NTI campus. Sanober Bharucha and
Suparna Ganguly from CUPA had worked closely with
the Director, Dr. P.Kumar and Veterinarian Dr.V.K.Challu
to make the facility cosy and pleasant for the
retired inmates. The Internal Animal Ethics Committee
of NTI felt proud and happy that in spite of the
fact that animal experimentation is sad but sometimes
inevitable, it is important to make the effort
to relieve the pain, stress and suffering of the
animals involved.
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