| CUPA was founded by Crystal Rogers. She
was born on November 17, 1906. Her love for animals
began at an early age, culminating in a remarkable career
dedicated to animal care and marked by compassion, hope
and community. In 1959, she travelled to India en route
to New Zealand, but never reached her destination. Appalled
by the miserable plight of the animals she encountered,
both stray and beasts of burden, she decided to stay
on in India and build a sanctuary to house these unwanted
creatures. Thus, in 1959, “The Animals Friend"
in Delhi was born. Continuing to spread her word of
compassion towards all sentient beings, Crystal Rogers
moved to Jaipur in 1978 to initiate and build yet another
safe haven for animals called "Help in Suffering".
In 1978, she was honoured by the RSPCA with the Richard
Martin Award for her invaluable contribution to the
field of Animal Welfare. Both the Government of India
and the Animal Welfare Board of India paid tribute
to her unflagging commitment towards animals by presenting
her with the Prani Mitra Award (Friends of All Animals).
Crystal Rogers influenced an entire generation of
young men and women who, today, are actively involved
in the field of animal welfare and animal rights issues
in India. Noted among them are Maneka Gandhi, Member
of Parliament, D.R. Mehta, former Chief of Securities
& Exchange Board of India and founder of the Society
for Scientific and Ethical Living, Jaipur), Amala
Akkineni, founder of Blue Cross of Hyderabad and among
others, the current Trustees of CUPA.
In October 1991, at the age of 85, Crystal Rogers
founded Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA) at
Bangalore. CUPA has since grown to be the largest
and most active animal welfare organization in Bangalore.
Crystal Rogers passed away on 30th August 1996. Not
only was she the guiding force behind CUPA, but continues
to be a source of inspiration to a whole new generation
of animal welfare workers and activists. Her book,
Mad Dogs and an Englishwoman, chronicling her unique
experiences was published by Penguin-India in 2000
is available for purchase through the CUPA website.
To order a copy, please mail to cupablr@vsnl.net
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The Crystal Rogers Animal
Welfare Trust supports CUPA in Bangalore, India
Charity Reg. No.1083053
For donations from the UK, please contact
Mrs. Rosemary
Poole
6 St. James Villas,
Winchester,
S023 9SN
UK
Email:w.halliwell1@ntlworld.com
Telephone from the UK: 01962 852393.
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CUPA-US is a non-profit organization {501(c)(3)}
registered in the State of Texas, USA
Tax-ID # 27-0031243
For donations from the USA, please contact
Dr. Sudeshna Baksi-Lahiri
14612 Vintage Lane,
Addison,
TX 75001
USA
Email:cupa.us@gmail.com
Telephone:972-934-8981
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In
India, CUPA-Bangalore, is registered to
accept foreign contributions vide FCRA
Reg. No. 094420702.
email:cupablr@gmail.com
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For further links to the CUPA centers
in Bangalore, please click on CUPA Centers
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Sparrows Song Foundation, USA
Ms. M.A. Vedavalli, Managing Trustee, Srinivasam Trust,
Bangalore
Mrs. Hazel Flynn, Bangalore
CUPA ADVISORY BOARD .
Dean (Veterinary), Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore
Mr. Bharat Tandon, Managing Director, Pet Care, Bangalore
Mr. Biren Das, Managing Director, K.C.Das Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
Dr. Jayadevappa, Professor and Head (Retd), Department of
Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary College, Bangalore
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