providing the best of care for residents at Animal nepal’s sanctuary

At Animal Nepal’s peaceful sanctuary, the rescued animals are currently happy and well despite some of them facing some health issues. They are receiving the very best veterinary care, along with all the love, comfort and attention they need.

See your donations in action for January:

Early in January, our young donkey Moni gave us quite a scare when she showed symptoms consistent with a protozoal infection. Thankfully, her blood tests came back normal. After a week of fluid therapy, rest, and close monitoring, Moni responded very well to treatment. She is now back on her feet, eating normally, and has regained her usual playful energy—much to everyone’s relief. We lost Moni’s mum Soni last year, so we were especially worried; however, she is doing well and we are hoping for a long and healthy life for Moni.

As the days slowly begin to warm, we are already seeing positive effects on our senior residents - particularly those living with joint stiffness and arthritis. This is a common issue in many of our mules who were rescued from brick kilns, as most of them have old leg injuries. The milder temperatures make movement easier and greatly improve their overall comfort, which is especially important during the winter months.

Our senior horse, Markhu, continues to show remarkable resilience. While there has been no improvement in his legs and his tendonitis remains a concern, he is eating and drinking well, has gained some weight, and continues to show a strong will to live. He still enjoys his daily routine, especially sunbathing whenever the winter sun allows. Our veterinary team has decided to closely observe Markhu over the coming month to see whether the warmer weather brings about any improvement. If there is no positive change, they will make the difficult but necessary decision to ensure he does not continue living with ongoing pain.

This month, our buffalo calf Aashu was observed frothing excessively at the mouth. After overnight observation, the issue resolved on its own and he is now going well. Our cow, Kaali, who suffers from seizures, has been gradually improving, with episodes becoming less frequent. She typically experiences seizures once or twice a month, and we take special care to keep her safe by ensuring she is not on elevated areas or slippery surfaces, reducing the risk of falls or injuries during episodes.

The rest of our residents—our donkeys, mules, horses, bulls, and buffaloes—are all doing well.

We have also begun growing more grass for our residents on neighbouring land. While we do not pay rent, we share half of the harvest with the landowners, allowing us to use the land free of cost. This arrangement is a wonderful step toward greater sustainability, helping us reduce reliance on purchased feed and better support our animals long-term.

As we welcome a new year, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose. We remain deeply grateful for the support from Animal Aid Abroad, which enables us to provide lifelong care, comfort, and medical treatment to our rescued and retired working animals.

We remain grateful for your continued support and compassion. Your generosity allows us to care for some of the most vulnerable animals at our sanctuary.