The Fire
Inspired by Poppy and Finn
Honoring Poppy
In 2024, the loss of my beautiful Springer Spaniel, Poppy, was traumatic. Her passing shattered my belief that animals were always treated with the care and dignity they deserve, exposing how vulnerable they truly are. Poppy’s loss ignited a fire in me, pushing me to sell my home and devote my life to creating a sanctuary that honors and protects animals the way they should always be treated.
Rescuing Finn
That passion deepened even further during my spiritual journey in Bali. In the bustling Ubud market, I found a tiny street puppy I named Finn. He was barely surviving—covered in ticks, riddled with scabies, and suffering from a life-threatening blood parasite. I soon witnessed the heartbreaking reality for street dogs in Bali: an overwhelming lack of resources and unimaginable dangers (rabies, traffic, and the meat trade). Leaving Finn was unthinkable, and he is now coming home to the UK to live a life filled with safety, love, and dignity.
A Mission for Impact
These experiences—losing Poppy, rescuing Finn, and witnessing the reality animals face—shaped the core mission of Ananda Soul.
A substantial portion of the retreat’s profits will go directly into creating this lifelong dream: a healing sanctuary where animals are protected, nurtured, and given the chance to thrive. Through every retreat, every transformation, and every person who walks through our doors, we are taking real action to give animals the lives they deserve.
Our Mission is Simple but Powerful:
To heal humans
To save animals
To honour Poppy
To protect souls like Finn
To create a sanctuary where love leads—and every being can finally feel safe