Peepal Farm is a

not for profit A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

, non-governmental organisation located in Dhanotu village, nearby

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. The group works for the improvement of life conditions of the stray animal population, especially cows and dogs, and raising public awareness against animal cruelty.

History

Peepal Farm was started in December 2014 by Robin Singh and Joellen Anderson in Himachal Pradesh's Dhanotu village near the Dharamsala Town, who were then joined by the third co-founder Shivani Singh. Immediately before, the trio had been running a sterilization program for stray dogs in

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. The idea stemmed from the limitations of animal welfare work, and they decided to do it in a way that involves and inspires others. In the year 2015, once the primary construction was complete, the farm was open to people to volunteer and work in exchange of lodging and vegan meals. Since that time, farm has helped many animals heal, find homes or pass on peacefully. Being the only place where large animals can recover in the area, the local administration regularly refers cases to Peepal Farm since 2017. In the animal recovery center approximately 30 animals are in various stages of recovery at any given time. Both traditional medicines like Ayurveda and modern allopathy are used for treatment. The farm produces organic products. Volunteers organize art projects to spread awareness for kindness towards animals.

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Organisations based in Himachal Pradesh Vegetarian organizations Veganism Animal welfare organisations based in India 2014 establishments in Himachal Pradesh Organizations established in 2014