It’s that time of the year when India’s rescued animals turn into models for their NGOs’ fundraising calendars. If you’re looking for a thoughtful holiday gift that benefits shelter animals, check out this year’s options.
Nilgiri fauna
The Blue Cross of India (Chennai) has brought out a wall-hanging calendar themed ‘Wildlife of Nilgiris’ priced at ₹200. “From the tiger to elephant to birds and squirrels, it is a collector’s delight with photographs taken by TRA Arunthavaselvan, M Kumaravelu, R Prakash, J Sridharan and P Sudhakar,” says Brig. JS Dharmadheeran, CGM of Blue Cross. To order, call 09841262944 or email Rosalyn@bluecross
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Moment to cherish
Mangalore-based Animal Care Trust (ACT) has a desktop calendar priced at ₹150, featuring unforgettable moments that volunteers and staff shared with the animals this past year, with photography by Bharath Raj Baikady of Rangoli Digitals. To order, call 09845255777 or email
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sumatara@yahoo.com.
High spirits
Humane Animal Society (HAS) Coimbatore’s desktop calendar is priced at ₹250 and features gorgeous handicapped animals from their shelter. “This calendar is dedicated to the indomitable grit of these animals and serves as a reminder that a little bit of effort from us can make a huge positive difference in their lives,” says Mini Vasudevan, co-founder of HAS. To order, call 09366127215 or email has.cbe@gmail.com
Forest vignettes
The Wildlife SOS (Delhi) desktop calendar features rescued elephants, bears and leopards who live in their sanctuary. It is priced at ₹500, and proceeds from the calendars go towards the care of these animals. To order, email
info@wildlifesos.org. All prices are exclusive of postage.