Sponsors Give Rescued Animals a Second Chance
An important aspect of our work at AAA is to arrange sponsorship for working animals who have been rescued from dire circumstances and require ongoing care and support. Many of our partner groups run peaceful sanctuaries, providing forever homes for donkeys, horses, mules, camels, bullocks or other animals who have been severely mistreated, overworked, neglected or abandoned. Every rescued animal has his or her own unique story and, this month, we are featuring Chaim (meaning ‘life’ in Hebrew).
When the team from our partner group in Israel, Pegasus Society, first came across Chaim, they didn’t have much cause for hope. They found him lying on the ground, completely unable to move. His neck was twisted but his lips were moving, as if he was trying to say, ‘help me’. Chaim had been tied to a tree by some cruel boys and, in his desperate struggle to break free, the rope became tangled and caused grave damage to his neck and dislocated his eye. This seven-month-old foal was eventually found by some neighbours, who kindly called Pegasus. Although the outlook appeared to be very grim when Pegasus arrived, Chaim was showing signs of life and even tried to get up. In amazement, the team propped him up and he was able to stand – a true miracle! Chaim was gently taken to Pegasus Sanctuary and, after undergoing extensive treatments from a chiropractor, masseuse and acupuncturist, he was finally able to straighten his neck after six months. Unfortunately, he lost his left eye but he has adapted to looking out at the world from his right eye. Four years later, Chaim is a healthy, happy donkey and is very much part of the family at the sanctuary!
We are deeply grateful to all our sponsors, who play such a vital role in turning around the lives of abused animals like Chaim. Our sponsors ensure these rescued animals remain safe and comfortable following their harsh lives, receiving all the food, shelter, blankets, grooming, veterinary treatment and TLC they deserve. If you would like to sponsor Chaim or another special animal, please click the button below.