JAINA Convention 2009 07 Los Angeles

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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15th Biennial JAINA Convention 2009
Ecology - The Jain Way
THE PURPLE COW & FRIENDS Kishor Mehta daman2118@yahoo.com
Kishor Mehta is a member of the Jain Society of San Diego.
animals was evident at very early age. She worked for animal rights and rescuing animals in Los Angeles area. In 1992, she moved to the current farm in a rural setting where she works more than 12 hours a day, seven days a week, bringing and preparing food for these animals, preparing places for them to live and sleep, and getting them medical attention. The tasks are endless.
The Purple Cow & Friends is a panjarapol - a shelter for unwanted and sick animals - founded by Tiffany St. Ives in Valley Center near San Diego, California. Tiffany founded the organization about 17 years ago as a shelter for rescued farm animals - cows, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, chicken, dogs, cats and many more - which are free to roam on the farm and are fed a home cooked, well balanced vegetarian diet till the end of their natural lives. In an article dated September 1, 2007, Paul Eakins of North County Times described Purple Cow & Friends as a 'Haven for farm animals.'
It costs Tiffany about $150,000 a year to operate Purple Cow & Friends, which, until about three years ago, was primarily funded by her parents. Tiffany's family can no longer support her work or the shelter. There is a significant urgency to organize a new base of donors to support and help Tiffany. Her great devotion to animal care is exemplified by the fact that, when funds are scare, Tiffany observes a fast in order to ensure that there is adequate food to feed the animals - an ultimate demonstration of core Jain values of love, compassion and personal sacrifice.
Financial support Giv daya funds and fundraisers) from Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC), Anekant Community Center, and several other Jain Centers from USA have been limited and intermittent. An appeal is being extended to all Jain families in the United States to provide regular financial donations for this noble cause and for this noble organization. For thousands of years Jains have supported the operations of panjarapols in India. This is a golden opportunity and a unique privilege for all Jains in America to help support the tradition of operating a panjarapol (an animal heaven) in the United States. Donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds are used for taking care of the animals. The need for financial support is urgent.
Tiffany St. Ives
Tiffany St. Ives, a frail blond woman, was described as a modern day saint by Union Tribune of San Diego. A vegan herself, she is an animal activist and an expert in holistic care of the animals. She was born in a Christian German family in Los Angeles, California. Her love for
For additional information, visit www.San Diego PurpleCow.org. To offer financial support, please contact Kishor Mehta at daman2118@yahoo.com or (760) 734-6930.
Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.
~ Albert Schweitzer, French philosopher, physician, and musician (Nobel 1952)
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