Stray dogs have been a problem at Thiksey Monastery (and everywhere else) for many years. In India, they live completely free and wild lives. They belong to no one, reproduce uncontrollably, and many packs are dangerous to humans and each other. Nightlife still belongs to dogs and their wild “discussions.” They feed on garbage and are at the mercy of humans.
But it is clear that there must come a point when this becomes a safety issue for humans.
Chamba Norfel
He extended his compassion even to the most vulnerable—stray dogs.
We have known Monk Chamba since 2006, when he came to Ostrava and Prague with other Buddhist monks to create a sand mandala. Since then, he has visited us several times and has become an important part of our work in Ladakh. We can always rely on him.
Chamba Animal Care Center
Shelter for injured and sick dogs from spring 2024
With the support of local residents and under the auspices of the Chamba monastery, it cooperates with veterinarians and strives to raise funds for treatment, operations, food, and daily care.
There are currently over 250 dogs in the shelter, with more than 500 having undergone treatment over the past year. After recovery, they are returned to the environment where they are cared for by the local community—the army, schools, or villages.
A team of nine employees runs the shelter. An important part of the care is also neutering, which helps prevent uncontrolled breeding and further suffering. Thanks to his courage, a shelter was created where dogs receive safety, food, and medicine.
We want to help Chambo in his work because the shelter and the dogs are in good hands with him. He was inspired by us to actively help people, and he has done a tremendous amount of work himself and has had a major impact on the local community.
Supporting the shelter has two benefits:
- Protecting the health of local people (lower risk of attack and disease)
- Saving the lifes of dogs that are used to a harsh environment due to their natural wildness.
All sentient beings wish to be free from suffering. Perhaps this project will appeal to you and you will donate a few crowns to support the purchase of kibble or bandages.
Because this activity arose from the bottom up, from the needs of the community itself, they know how to solve the problem, and neutering seems to be a great way to prevent problems.
Clients of Chamb's shelter
I love dogs and wish safety for at least some of them.
Bandages, granules and medical equipment for them.