Karuna Society for Animals and Nature

What Karuna Society for Animals and Nature does

Karuna Society for Animals and Nature is a registered non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 2000 in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India. It delivers free veterinary care, shelter, and lifetime sanctuary for sick, injured, abandoned, and abused animals, currently maintaining nearly 250 permanent animals across dogs, cats, cattle, horses, donkeys, and wildlife species. Its service portfolio spans an outpatient clinic and inpatient kennels for small animals, an Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies vaccination program running since 2002 (14,000+ dogs sterilized cumulatively), a large animal hospital performing surgeries such as rumenotomy on rescued cattle, a Central Zoo Authority-recognized Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, the Plastic Cow advocacy project, a Humane Education program in schools, and an Ahimsa organic farm that provides supplementary revenue and fodder.

The organization's core delivery model is direct, field-based service provision through its Enumulapalli facilities and an ambulance rescue service, with the ABC/AR program extending into multiple municipalities in coordination with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and local police. Funding is sourced primarily from international donors and trusts (Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, Help Animals India, Animal Care Austria, Winsome Constance Kindness Trust, A Well Fed World), with ancillary revenue from the Ahimsa organic farm and physical Ahimsa shop. All services to the public are provided free of charge; donor tax benefits are enabled through 12A, 80G, FCRA, and Darpan certifications, and the Wildlife Rescue Centre holds formal recognition from the Central Zoo Authority of India (02.08.2023). The organization is led by President Clementien Pauws (since founding) and Secretary C. Narendra Reddy, with a permanent staff of 32 and a 2019 Gold Standard governance certification from FMSF/Oracle.

Name

Karuna Society for Animals and Nature

Legal name

Karuna Society for Animals and Nature

Website

https://karunasociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karuna Society for Animals and Nature is a Puttaparthi, India-based non-profit founded in 2000 that provides free veterinary care, rescue, and lifetime shelter to nearly 250 stray, cattle, and wild animals, funded primarily through international donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Vaccination & Immunization Programs (Herd/Flock Health Protocols) (AFACALAA), Biosecurity, Disease Control & Outbreak Response (Quarantine, Zoonoses) (AFACADAH), Herd Health Program Design & Preventive Medicine (AFACADAA)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Veterinary medical care
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Cattle rescue services
• Stray animal sterilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Anantapur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary funding source from international and domestic donors, including trusts like Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, Help Animals India, and Animal Care Austria. Monthly expenses are approximately Rs 10,00,000 (10 lakh rupees, approximately $15,000 USD).
2. Ahimsa Organic Products: Revenue from sale of organic produce generated from the labor and by-products of rescued animals, including vegetables, lettuce, and cruelty-free compost. Also includes Ayurvedic products derived from cow urine and dung.
3. Ahimsa Shop: Physical shop in Puttaparthi connecting with public and visitors, providing information about animals and Karuna projects. Sells farm-grown produce and raises awareness for animal welfare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Karuna Society for Animals and Nature provides free veterinary medical care, rescue, shelter, and lifetime care for sick, injured, abandoned, and abused animals in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India. Its core offerings span small animal clinics (dogs and cats), an Animal Birth Control and Anti-Rabies vaccination program for stray dogs, a large animal hospital and cattle shelter for rescued cattle, horses, and donkeys, a Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre recognized by the Central Zoo Authority of India, and an organic cruelty-free farm (Ahimsa) producing vegetables and Ayurvedic products.

Product overview

Karuna Society for Animals and Nature is a non-profit animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of animal rescue, rehabilitation, and welfare services. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including: a First Aid Centre and outpatient clinic for small animals (dogs and cats), a Cattle Rescue Project with large animal hospital and shelter, a Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre recognized by the Central Zoo Authority of India, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies vaccination program for stray dogs, Ahimsa Farm for organic cruelty-free farming, The Plastic Cow Project addressing plastic consumption by cattle, and a Humane Education Program. Services are provided free of charge to the community, with ambulance facilities for rescue operations. The organization relies entirely on donations and grants to sustain operations, with monthly expenses of approximately Rs 10 lakh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ahimsa Organic: Organic ayurvedic products for sale, with profits benefiting sanctuary animals. Products derived from by-products of rescued cows.

Products and services

• First Aid Centre and In/Outpatient Department for Small Animals Free indoor and outdoor patient department for dogs, cats and all stray animals, providing lifetime care for disabled cats and dogs. Includes ambulance facility for rescue and receives at least 15 patients daily, mostly community dogs and some cats.
• Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination Program Humane stray dog population control program performing 500-600 ABC surgeries per year, with over 14,000 dogs sterilized since inception. Includes an annual Anti-Rabies vaccination drive vaccinating nearly 1,000 dogs each year in Puttaparthi and surrounding villages.
• Cattle Rescue Project and Cattle Shelter Large animal rescue for cattle rescued from illegal slaughter, and rescue of abused and abandoned horses and donkeys, with lifetime shelter and food. Currently houses 105 cattle on-site, with all animals sterilized and no reproduction or milking.
• Large Animal Hospital Veterinary hospital for large animals performing surgeries including rumenotomy (removing plastic from cattle stomachs), amputations, and sterilizations for rescued cattle, horses, and donkeys.
• Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation facility providing lifetime care for wild animals that cannot be released back to habitat. Recognized by the Central Zoo Authority of India, currently housing 65 wild animals including peafowl, sloth bears, black bucks, sambar and spotted deer, and bonnet macaques.
• Organic Cruelty-Free Farming (Ahimsa Farm) Sustainable organic farming operation where rescued cattle live and produce vegetables, fruits, and fodder using cruelty-free practices. Includes production of Ayurvedic products from cow by-products and operates a farm shop for public outreach.
• The Plastic Cow Project Awareness and advocacy campaign addressing plastic bag consumption by cattle, including life-saving surgeries to remove plastic from cows' stomachs, public awareness campaigns, and advocacy for plastic bans in India.
• Humane Education Program Educational program conducted in local schools teaching children about animal welfare, compassion, and responsible treatment of animals through interactive sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,000 dogs sterilized since 2002
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Zoo Authority of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2023Government authority that approved and recognized Karuna's Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre on August 2, 2023.
• International Animals & Birds Welfare Society (IABWS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization from Guttur that has worked closely with Karuna Society from the beginning, taking up ABC sterilization program in the district in a big way.
• Andhra Pradesh Forest DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department that works with Karuna on wildlife rescues and issued Certificate of Appreciation to Secretary Narendra Reddy on World Wildlife Day 2026.
• Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided counseling about anesthetic and first aid treatment for leopard rescue in 2012 through Dr. Ashraf.
• Animal Welfare Board of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body that recognizes and regulates animal welfare organizations in India. Karuna is recognized by this board.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Animal Aid Unlimited: Udaipur-based animal rescue hospital providing free treatment and lifetime sanctuary to street animals. Comparable in scope of services (rescue, free vet care, lifetime sanctuary, ABC) and in operating a high-volume hospital model with international donor funding.
• Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA): Bangalore-based animal welfare NGO running a multi-species shelter, veterinary hospital, and ABC program. Comparable as a South India-based non-profit offering free veterinary and shelter services with a similar small-staff, donation-funded model.
• Blue Cross of India: One of India's oldest animal welfare organizations (founded 1959), operating an animal hospital, ABC/AR program, and shelter in Chennai. Closely comparable to Karuna in service mix (free veterinary care, sterilization, rescue) and non-profit funding model, though more urban-centric.
• Wildlife SOS: India-based wildlife rescue and conservation NGO operating rescue centres for sloth bears, elephants, and other species. Direct peer on the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation dimension, with CZA-recognized facilities and government partnerships comparable to Karuna's Wildlife Rescue Centre.

Broad incumbents

• People for Animals (PFA): India's largest animal welfare NGO, founded by Maneka Gandhi. Operates ABC/AR programs, animal shelters, and veterinary clinics across multiple cities — directly comparable as the most established national-scale animal welfare organization in India, with significantly broader geographic reach than Karuna.
• SPCA (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) India: Network of SPCA chapters across India providing animal rescue, shelter, and veterinary services. Comparable in service scope and non-profit model, though typically municipal-affiliated and less focused on wildlife rescue than Karuna.
• Wildlife Trust of India (WTI): National wildlife conservation NGO working on species recovery, habitat protection, and rescue operations. Comparable as an India-based wildlife rescue and conservation organization with government partnerships; Karuna has even received counseling support from WTI staff (Dr. Ashraf) for leopard rescue in 2012.
• Four Paws India: Indian arm of the international Four Paws organization, focused on animal welfare including stray animal programs and bear rescue (e.g., dancing bear rehabilitation). Comparable as an internationally-backed animal welfare NGO operating in India with similar species focus (bears).
• PETA India: Major international animal rights organization with significant India operations focused on advocacy, investigations, and corporate campaigns. Comparable in mission (animal welfare) and India presence, though PETA India's model is more advocacy-driven rather than direct shelter/rescue services.

Others

• Help Animals India (HAI): US-based 501c3 nonprofit that is itself a major financial partner of Karuna Society. Listed as a peer because HAI directly funds Karuna's ABC/AR program and represents the model of intermediary donor organizations channeling US philanthropy to Indian animal welfare work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karuna-society

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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