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Page 1 of 3  'We CARE' is an Animal Welfare
initiative of Tibetan Volunteers for Animals (TVA). Started on October 4, 2007
the program aims at making communities Rabies-Free and also treating sick and
injured animals. There are many unregistered cases of Rabies in the Tibetan
Settlements and most of the times these rabid dogs are beaten to death by the
local people.
TVA
organized a 10 day Anti-Rabies program headed by Mr. Monlam Lobsang at the Biggest Tibetan Settlement in
India from July 14 to July 23, 2008. TVA vaccinated 1211 and treated 37 animals during the program.
 Despite its tight budget and limited resources, TVA has so far vaccinated 2061 dogs. This was
possible due to the hard work and efforts of its volunteers. TVA tries to cut
down on the program costs by arranging facilities like accommodation, transport
vehicle etc for Free from friends and families so that the money thus saved can be used to buy medicines and
vaccines. Also with great effort the Veterinary doctors are
arranged for free. Two New posters to educate people about rabies were also
distributed this time.
 TVA ought to express its deepest gratitude towards a person
(we call her Ama la which means ‘Dear Mother’ in Tibetan) who made this project
possible with her generous donation of $2,000 USD and her strong interest in
the project. Her encouragements and support has helped us bring smiles to
thousands of animals around us. Ama la actually requested TVA not to mention
her name anywhere which is a true expression of her modesty but after such a
great success, it would be unfair not to mention or acknowledge the contribution of
the person who made all this possible.
TVA also would also like to thank
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The
Representatives of Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement for providing a Van with a
driver.
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Mr.
Tashi Wangdue la, Representative of Lugsam Samdupling Tibetan Settlement for
his special interest in the project and continued encouragements & support throughout
the program.
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Mr.
Dhundup la, Secretary of Sakya Monastery, Bylakuppe for giving 80% discount on lodging.
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Mrs.
Pema Lhamo (SOS School teacher) and Mrs. Tsering Paldon for giving a space in
their hearts and their house for our volunteers.
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Volunteers
Mr. Penpa Tsering and Mr. Wangyal for their hard work.
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Drivers
Mr. Penpa and Mr. Lodoe for his dog catching skills.
Whether we accept it or not, animals are a part of our
community and since animals can't take care of themselves, it is our moral
responsibility to take care of these innocent beings. At times when epidemic
strike on these animals, we should not abandon them or kill them rather this is
the time when they need our love, compassion and help as much as we needed
theirs when they were cute and healthy.
Please join us in our fight against rabies by donating today.
The money you spent on buying a pizza (around $4 or Rs.160/-) can save the lives of
eight dogs from rabies.
TVA is a registered non-government and a non-profit
organization based in Mysore, India; managed and run by a group of young
Tibetan activists determined to make a difference.
We CARE Anti-Rabies Program Bylakuppe Statistics:
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Target Area
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Vaccination
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Treatment
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1
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Old Camp 1
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66
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1
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2
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Old Camp 2
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81
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4
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3
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Old Age Home Lugsam Samdupling
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5
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-
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4
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Old Camp 3
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98
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2
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5
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Old Camp 4
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38
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-
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6
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Old Camp 5 & 6
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164
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3
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7
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Old Camp 7 (Purang Camp)
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17
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-
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8
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New Camp 1
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34
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3
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|
9
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New Camp 2
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29
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1
|
|
10
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New Camp 3
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27
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1
|
|
11
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New Camp 4
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28
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4
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|
12
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New Camp 5
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34
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1
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13
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New Camp 6
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36
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8
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14
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New Camp 7
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48*
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2
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15
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New Camp 8
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36
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-
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|
16
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New Camp 9
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61
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3
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|
17
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New Camp 10
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27
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-
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18
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New Camp 11
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29
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-
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|
19
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New Camp 12
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20
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-
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20
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New Camp 13
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22
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-
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21
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New Camp 14
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51
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-
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22
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New Camp 15
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52
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1
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23
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New Camp 16
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27
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2
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24
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SOS Chowkur, School Area
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3
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-
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25
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CST Bylakuppe (School)
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2
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-
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26
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Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
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8
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-
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27
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SOS TCV School Bylakuppe
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2
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-
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28
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Namdrolling Monastery (Camp 4)
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6
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-
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29
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Nunnery (Camp 4)
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3
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-
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30
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Representative Office Area (New Camp)
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4
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-
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31
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Drepung Kargyue Monastery
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10
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1
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32
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Tso Jhe Khangsar Hospital Area
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12
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-
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33
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Sera Monastery
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111
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-
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34
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Karma Kargyue Monastery
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6
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-
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35
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Rinchen Lhaze
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17
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-
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TOTAL
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1211
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37
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**the numbers include both Stray and Pets
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