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Dear friends,
Welcome to the Spring edition of the HIS newsletter.
Although the weather is beginning to improve, nights are still bitterly cold so kennels have been insulated and the grateful
inhabitants are enjoying snuggling in cosy plastic tubs lined with warm materials to prevent already sick animals succumbing to the chill.
Our horses, cows, donkeys are enjoying new freedom
in their made to measure enclosure allowing for extra room to exercise and enjoy.
As always, HIS rescue and dispensary, the Camel Rescue Centre, ABC etc are working hard to ensure that no animal is left to suffer. There are always
animals arriving at the gates for treatment and of course, more are on the streets hoping for a miracle.
For the lucky ones, that miracle arrives in the shape of our new ambulance.
Natalie Shawe. Ed.
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HELP IN SUFFERING Spring 2014
'For helping suffering animals and all living things'
THE MOST EXOTIC EQUINE
ESTABLISHMENT JAIPUR
NEW AMBULANCE TO
THE RESCUE
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
CAMEL RESCUE CENTRE AND
CAMPS
ADOPTION PAGEPuppies find new
families.
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This is a heartwarming story about three newly born calves that were found tragically orphaned on the streets of Jaipur.
When they were rescued they were around 8-10 days old. The condition of these poor calves was dire; malnourished, dehydrated and clearly missing their mothers. They needed help and fast.
Thankfully, Heera Lal (a staff member at HIS) who is very fond of cattle, took over the
responsibly of fostering these little calves.
From the moment he started hand feeding the calves with a baby’s milking bottle a beautiful bond began to develop and flourish.
As their strength returned and their confidence in their surroundings and surrogate mother grew, so did their playful nature. Often they would not only play with each other but would give chase to Heera Lal
who thoroughly enjoyed their exuberance.
The babies are growing rapidly at HIS and are in terrific condition. They have been named as Radha, Moti & Panna.
Their lives were saved by a compassionate animal lover, Heera Lal, who has not only the skills to treat them but also could give the love these little one’s needed.
Bhawna JainAnimal Care Manager
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Orphaned calves find happiness at HIS
With wounds to the eyelid and neck, this calf needed treatment urgently.
Following treatment, the same calf dozes in the sun.
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Dear Linda Horton,
On behalf of all the members of the Help In Suffering, we would like to thank you for sponsorship of our new rabbit and puppy enclosures for stray pups and rabbits. The new facility can provide shelter for approximately 25- 30 pups.
The new rabbit enclosure has provided them with far more space and the ability to burrow to 3 feet deep safely. Two partitions enable
us to keep males and females separated until they are neutered.
Being a non-vet volunteer and big hearted donor we all appreciate you as an important part of our organisation, not just in terms of donor but as an animal lover who has invaluable experience in caring for different species of animals. Your work and your donation is making a difference for our country and communities.
Our ability to provide, nurture, care and facilitate emergency services for our community would not be possible without the dedication and generous financial support
given by people like you.
We once again thank you for your love shown to these animals and hope that you will continue to be a much valued member of the extended HIS family.
HIS Team.
Pictures: Left - Mum and PupsRight - Puppy enclosureMain - Happy, healthy rabbits
Thank you Linda Horton
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Towards the end of 2013, CRC opened it’s doors to the rehabilitation and veterinary treatment of all animals.
Whilst the all important rescue of camels continues; it was agreed by HIS staff and donors alike that since there was time and space do to so; the Bassi facility could do so much more.
Immediately, the first patients arrived, some on weary feet with their owners, others by ambulance too weak or simply unable to walk.
In the photos are two such animals. The black cow had been fitted with a tethering rope just below the horns. As you can see, the rope was fitted far too tightly and over time became embedded into the skin.
This resulted in an open wound which quickly became infected. The constant pain this unfortunate
animal endured must have been enormous. Luckily for this animal treatment was
administered by the HIS team at CRC. The rope had to be carefully removed (local anesthetic was necessary to ensure there was no pain during the procedure) and the resulting open wound dressed and treated.
With care and medication, the operation was a total success.
Another success story is that of the white cow who had
lost most of her tail, we cannot know how the injury occurred but stray dogs have been known to attack cows, particularly when they are all sharing the
same food source (usually a pile of rotten food on a rubbish pile).
This horrific injury required an immediate operation to remove the infected portion of the tail.
As you can see below, following the operation the cow was enjoying life again.
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Rope fitted so tightly that it has become embedded into the skin.
Damaged tail alive with maggots, prior to docking.
Docking procedure in progress
The healing properties of freedom and green grass cannot be underestimated.
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A total of 2,951 dogs were sterilised during the year. Shortage of available dogs, of experienced catching staff, and of competent veterinary surgeons has again conspired to reduce the total throughput for the year.
In October the ABC was closed for a fortnight for redecoration and refurbishment to coincide with an absolute shortage of veterinary surgeons. Throughout the closing months of the year the numbers of dogs caught was reduced due to the breeding season and the success of the programme reducing the numbers of unsterilised animals. A survey of street dogs in the city due for completion in October /November was cancelled because of a shortage of suitably experienced staff. A paper describing the effects of our work on human dog bites was published during the year ( Decline in human dog-bite cases during a street dog sterilisation programme in Jaipur India Veterinary Record (2013) doi: 10.1136/vr.101079 Reece, J.F., Chawla, S.K., Hiby, A.R. ), and a paper outlining benefits of ABC work to street dog populations was published on line during the year (and in paper form in the first week of 2014) (Disease control through fertility control:
Secondary benefits of animal birth control in Indian street dogs. Preventive Veterinary Medicine (2014) 113 152-156 Yoak,A.J., Reece,J.F., Gehrt, S.D., Hamilton, I.M.) This we believe is the first description of a population welfare benefit of ABC work.
Clinical audit of the ABC programme shows that recovery times throughout the year remain as in previous years at under 3.5 days for bitches and just over 2.5 days for male dogs. One animal
(0.034%) died as a result of the surgical intervention and another due to anaesthetic (0.034%), the published figure for anaesthetic deaths in healthy animals in western veterinary clinics is 0.05%, which suggest the HIS anaesthetic protocol is suitably refined particularly considering the indifferent health status of many street dogs.Data from the one population survey undertaken during the year (in April) indicates that 76% of the street dog population of Jaipur is vaccinated against rabies and that 83% of the
bitches have been spayed. Both these figures are well above the threshold levels suggested by international bodies for the control of rabies and the control of the dog population. Entry of the historical ABC data into the computer database has continued apace so that in excess of 28,000 animals’ records are now recorded therein. This will be a most valuable source of information on the street dog population and the effects of our ABC work upon it.
The programme continues to be funded by the AWBI for whose support we remain most grateful. The widening deficit between the AWBI per capita payment and the actual cost is met by generous supporters to whom we extend our thanks. We are also grateful to the Humane Society International of the USA, HIS(UK), and Lex Hiby for their
continued support of the work. The Help in Suffering ABC programme is very much a team effort and I am personally very grateful to all those whose work and generosity allow the programme to continue; as the above brief comments show HIS is building up a substantial body of evidence that humane control of street dogs through ABC has considerable benefits for the human and dog populations of the city.
Dr. Jack Reece.
ABC update
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The best exotic equine hotel
Watching the donkeys jostling for position in the cramped area designated for them, our (then) CEO Col S S Yadav Rtd. decided to design an area where equines could roam freely and enjoy plenty of room for playing. The land near the camel shed was found perfect for the purpose. He started to work on it from August 2013. Sadly only the shady shelter was completed before he resigned but the seed had been planted.
In September 2014 the work was restarted by the HIS maintenance department and completed by the beginning of Deepawali. This was a perfect gift to the horses, donkeys and ponies.
Funded entirely by the HIS budget, this is a gift of the highest order from you, our donors and from an inspired idea originating in the mind of our former CEO.
As we have witnessed good rain fall this year in Jaipur city, the incidences of punctured foot pad problems in camels have been on the higher side.
The foot pad of a camel consists of fat (arranged in a series of fatty pads) covered with approximately 1cm layer of thick, rubbery epidermis. The wide, spreading toes keep the camel from sinking into loose and shifting sands. The soft, flexible foot of the camel, ideal for walking in a hot, sandy desert is prone to injury from sharp nails, glass pieces, bits of
wire when walking on wet or water filled pits on the hard, unyielding concrete roads or even when left unattended to graze.
Nathu Ram’s camel had suffered from such an injury. He brought his camel to HIS for treatment. There was a deep, extensive, infected wound to the left hind limb foot pad. Nathu Ram explained that his camel had been limping for more than a week following treading
on a piece of glass.
The main challenge for us before starting treatment was to reassure the owner
regarding the prognosis and estimated duration of treatment for this type of injury. It always takes far more time to heal
such injuries compared to other wounds in camels.
Nathu Ram was terribly concerned, he repeatedly asked the members of the camel team, whether it would be possible to do anything to save the life of his camel. His whole family depended on this camel. He and his camel together laboured daily, transporting goods for a small sum of approximately Rs.200 daily, which was just enough to keep food on the table.
We thoroughly examined the wound for any foreign material and cleaned it with antiseptic solution under complete sedation. A course of antibiotics and painkillers along with regular antiseptic dressings were
applied on a weekly basis and a special leather shoe was designed and prepared to protect the wound from soiling.
Following 10 weeks of treatment the camel was able to walk normally and ready again for work. When it was time for him to collect his camel, the grateful owner thanked the entire HIS camel team for saving his camel's life.
This was just one camel out of many thousands whose lives have been saved (or whose suffering has been alleviated) by the HIS camel team.
Look into my eyes... The HIS team heal a damaged sole.
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All new monkey enclosure plus a beautiful new ambulance
Dear A L Paper Sangner
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations which are contributing hugely to our efforts.
Your support truly makes a difference to the lives of the poor needy animals we serve.
The entire HIS team wishes you and your family a very happy new year 2014.
Thanks for becoming a true ‘HERO’
From HIS and from the animals who have no voice.
Shri Dhanpat Raj Munhot and family,
Our work touches lives every day, sometimes in surprising ways. Our accomplishments could not, would not, be achieved however without the generous support of friends like you.
With your vehicle gift, you join others who have made a commitment to HIS charity to continue its tradition of rescuing, treating and rehoming animals promptly and efficiently.
For that, we will always be grateful.
Thank you for investing in a better life for so many homeless, abandoned and injured animals.
With love,
HIS TEAM
THANK YOU....Very, very much
PUSHKAR FAIR 2013 - Camel project team.For the past several years, among several other
camps; the camel team has organised a camp at Pushkar fair, the world famous animal trading fair.
The purpose of the camps is to try to educate the camel owners about correct camel management and providing free veterinary treatment.
During the week long camp held from 9th November to 16th November, 755 camels were treated and their owners consulted. The major problems included inappetence due to stomatitis and stress due to long distance travelling, change of
feed and weather, mange, lameness, various types of wounds. It is extremely hard work for the camel team at these camps there is a seemingly endless line of camels and owners awaiting treatment in the
dust.
Nevertheless the rewards are great, for not only are the owners grateful, but the dignified and elegant creatures, the camels that spend their lives in labour and
hardship, will suffer just a little less because of the intervention of the HIS camel team.
HIS camel project team along with the all camels and their owners wish to especially thank “Lucky Gupta” for kind support in organising the Pushkar camp.
Sadly the much loved dog “Lucky Gupta” passed away recently. His legacy is to help the suffering animals still alive today. Thank you Lucky and family.
Help In Suffering is also thankful to Rajasthan Tourism Department Corporation Ltd. (Rajasthan Government Undertaking) for their kind support for providing free accommodation during the fair.
Dr. Pradeep Singhal
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Nose peg wound
Nose peg wound again....
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A world away from James Herriott and England, we have been at HIS for the last three months as volunteer vets, and sadly we will be leaving soon. So we would like to share a few of our best moments, and express our thanks to all the staff at HIS who are doing an amazing job.
Whilst at HIS we have mainly been neutering and vaccinating the street dogs of Jaipur. This is very important to control their population and ensure they are healthy, in addition to keeping Jaipur rabies free. We also undertook a project to neuter some smaller creatures here at the shelter. With the help of HSI,
another charity based near Jaipur we neutered all the rabbits,
so they can all live happily together in the newly built rabbit enclosure.From small to great, we loved helping out at Pushkar camel fair. Together with Dr Pradeep and the team of compounders we treated hundreds of camels with various problems from colic, to
saddle wounds and nose peg infections.
Another festival we had the opportunity to help out at was the kite. Many birds are injured during the
fun; one of these required a dramatic rescue in the middle of a busy road. Experienced compounder Mukesh showed no fear and scaled a bus and rescued the bird from 30ft, thankfully the bird was unharmed and able to be
released.
Work at HIS never stops with the 24 hour rescue service. On one night a little puppy came to us in a very sorry state. Not only did he have a deep dog bite wound to his leg, but also severe breathing difficulties. We didn't
think he would last the night. But with some intensive and tender, loving, care he made a miraculous improvement by the morning. However his troubles were not over, his wound took several weeks to heal and he also survived an attack of parvovirus. With his strong character and some veterinary care, Norbert, as he is now known, is a very healthy and cheeky puppy. We will be very sad to leave him and hope he finds a good home to
adopt him.
HIS does a great job treating all creatures great and small. We
have enjoyed our time volunteering here, and hope that with gratefully received donations and more volunteers they can continue the good work.
Volunteers are always welcome at HIS, veterinary or non veterinary.
All we require is that you have a strong desire to help the animals and are happy to muck in with the team.
All creatures great and small.
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HAPPY PUPPIESWhat a fabulous page to finish this issue, I couldn’t help but smile looking at these happy families welcoming these adorable new additions.
Sadly, there are always more puppies than there are loving homes.... these however are assured of a happy life, safe and sound. xxxx
During Diwali, eight pups were brought to HIS. Their mother had died. They were nursed back to health at Hotel Clarks Amer, by HIS Managing Trustee (pictured above) and soon they were ready for adoption.One of the pups was adopted by a lovely couple, Ritu and Surya. He now lives with them on a beautiful resort called The Farm.
Please, do consider
adopting or rescuing
before buying from
a breeder.
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Please help us to end the suffering.
Dear friends, On behalf of HIS I thank you from my heart for all the donations and support you have given us.There is an enormous amount of work to be undertaken in rescuing the suffering animals of Jaipur, with your support so much can be done.I am always amazed at the generosity shown to HIS from all around the world and from within India. I am humbled by your belief in our organisation.Please do continue to help us help those in such desperate need. Together we can work towards the end of suffering.We must fight to secure every animal’s right to humane treatment, I urge you, please donate generously.Thank you.Timmie Kumar, Managing Trustee HIS.
Donate by Bank Transfer:
Account Name: Help In SufferingMaharani Farm, DurgapuraJaipur, Rajasthan – 302 018INDIA
Name & Address of Bank: Bank Of Maharastra,Park Street. M.I. Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Foreign Contributors use this A/c No 20085900605Indian Contributors use this A/c No 20085901188
Swift Number: MAHBINBBJPRIFSC code no: MAHB0000389
Donate by cheque: Please make cheques payable to Help in Suffering and mail to the address given below.Help In SufferingMaharani Farm, DurgapuraJaipur, Rajasthan – 302 018INDIA
Indian donations direct to Help in Suffering are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Donations can be made from outside India via the following:
June Harney, Help in Suffering (UK) Charity No. 108 1579
49 Baring Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2NF
The Secretary,Working For Animals INC.PO Box 7144, LEURA,
NSW 2780, AUSTRALIA.
www.workingforanimals.org.au
Animaux SecoursAmis Suisses du Refuge de l’Espoir.
UBS WCHZH80AIBAN CHO70024 0240464 13229X
www.animaux-secours.fr
HELP LINE for Rescue & Rehoming 0141-2760012 or 8107299711
Special thanks to:Patrons - Janine Vogler and Christine Townend Trustees - Jane Himmat Singh, Dr. T. Ramchandani, John Singh, G. K. Tiwari, Ajay Lobo (Treasurer Trustee) and Timmie Kumar (Managing Trustee)
