Donna introduces Shorty from Tamil Nadu

Donna on retreat in Tamil Nadu

Longtime SCAD supporter and vet volunteer, Donna Blasko, has just returned home to USA from a retreat in Anaikatti in Tamil Nadu taking with her "Shorty", an 'Om Doggie' she found dumped at an ashram. Donna lovingly calls him her "Indian Dachshund" - he certainly looks like a mix of Indian stray and dachshund, a proud looking guy with enormous ears that make you smile to look at them.

Shorty is now ready for adoption in the New England area of USA. Donna says he's a great guy who apparently once had a family before he was dumped for his poor skin condition. Donna treated him for fleas and he's shiny new again with a lovely temperament. If you want to enquire about adopting Shorty, then email DONNA. Please spread the word and let's help in finding Shorty a home.

Donna won't be sitting around in USA for long. Come the fall, she'll be heading to Burma, then India again, traveling around for various teachings and practice in Buddhist and Vedanta traditions. But that's not all - she rescues dogs in need and has always been open to helping SCAD in whatever way she can when in the States, either by airport pick-ups or fostering dogs rescued from Thailand that are in need of new homes. It's through Donna that SCAD's street dog rescue "Chok Dee Dao" found a home with Laura in east coast USA; he went on to become a certified therapy dog in the USA bringing joy to numerous children with reading difficulties, and helping elderly residents in care with mobility problems.

Hugs to you Donna and Shorty - from SCAD supporters in Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Long may you go on giving back to the animals who give you such joy. And great luck in finding Shorty the longterm home he deserves.