Karma Bob's Backyard Animal Refuge

Nestled in the Helderberg Mountains of Upstate NY, Karma Bob's Backyard is a place of refuge for animals who have been abused, abandoned, rescued, or bought from farms that intended to sell them for their meat. Aligned with Buddhist teachings on the kinship of all beings, we welcome our animal kin who come to us with absolute respect. We make it possible for them to live out their lives with us in accord with their natural inclinations, while we meet their needs for food, shelter, protection, medical treatment, end of life care, and, most of all, LOVE.

1580 Cotton Hill Road

Berne, NY 12023

USA

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Active Challenge

Rays of Hope Shelter Challenge
Rays of Hope Shelter Challenge

The Rays of Hope Shelter Challenge runs now through August 5, shining a light on shelters and rescues while bringing communities together to support animals in need during the summer months.

44 Days

Upcoming Challenge

Falling for Paws Shelter Challenge
Falling for Paws Shelter Challenge

Join us August 19 for the Falling for Paws Shelter Challenge, a season of daily voting, shelter support, and second chances for pets waiting for loving homes.

58 Days

Concluded Challenges

Warm Hearts, Fresh Starts Shelter Challenge
Warm Hearts, Fresh Starts Shelter Challenge

Thank you to everyone for participating in Warm Hearts, Fresh Starts! See who won the $5000 Grand Prize and the $1000 random cash drawings! Stay tuned for our Rays of Hope Shelter Challenge starting June 10th.

Resolutions for Rescue
Resolutions for Rescue

Thank you to everyone for participating in our Resolutions for Rescue Shelter Challenge! See which shelter won the $5000 Grand Prize and our 4 Random Drawing Winners! Stay tuned for our next challenge on April 1st.

Rescue Wonderland
Rescue Wonderland

Thank you to everyone for participating in our Rescue Wonderland Shelter Challenge! See which shelter won the $5000 Grand Prize and our 3 Random Drawing Winners! Have a wonderful New Year!🎉
Leaf No Pet Behind
Leaf No Pet Behind

Thank you to everyone for participating in our Leaf No Pet Behind Shelter Challenge! See which shelter won the Grand Prize and our 6 Random Weekly Winners!
Back to the Rescue
Back to the Rescue

Thank you to everyone for participating in our Back to the Rescue Shelter Challenge! See which shelter won the Grand Prize and our 3 Random Drawing Winners!

New Leashes on Life Shelter Challenge
New Leashes on Life Shelter Challenge

Thank you to everyone who voted! Take a look a your winners!
Whiskers and Wonders Shelter Challenge
Whiskers and Wonders Shelter Challenge

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Whiskers and Wonders Shelter Challenge! Our Grand Prize Shelter took home $10,000 in cash & prizes -- see who won!

Endless Summer Tails Shelter Challenge
Endless Summer Tails Shelter Challenge

Our Endless Summer Tails Shelter Challenge Grand Prize Winner took home $8,000 in cash & supplies! Find out who won!
Petals & Paws Shelter Challenge
Petals & Paws Shelter Challenge

The votes are in! See who you voted for to win the Grand Prize in our Petals & Paws Shelter Challenge!

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