From Pain and Distress to Relief and Comfort: Caring for India’s Working Equines

In Jaipur, India, Help in Suffering (HIS), supported by Animal Aid Abroad, provided veterinary treatment for 31 working equines and continued caring for 12 rescued animals at their sanctuary. Their work is transforming pain and suffering into relief, comfort, and dignity for animals who have endured hardship.

Veterinary Care for Working Equines

During the last quarter, six equines were treated at the HIS campus. Conditions included lameness, eye problems, loss of appetite, colic, and dehydration. Each case was managed with attentive veterinary care, including fluid therapy, monitoring of vital signs, and supportive medication. All animals received deworming tablets and tetanus injections to strengthen their long‑term health.

Dr Pramod examining a mare suffering from colic. He assessed her hydration status and monitored vital parameters. 

Dr Pramod examining a horse to assess the cause and severity of eye discharge. 

Assistant, Anandi, administering fluid therapy to a donkey who was brought in severely dehydrated. 

Dr Reece recording the vital parameters of a mare suffering from dehydration and anorexia.

Intravenous fluid therapy being administered to a mare suffering from colic. 

Each animal was also given a deworming tablet and tetanus injection following their treatment.

Shelter Update

At the Camel Rescue Centre in Bassi, HIS continues to provide lifelong care for 12 rescued equines, including 10 donkeys, a stallion, and a mule. Six additional equines were treated at the outpatient department, receiving intravenous fluids and antispasmodic medication to relieve pain and aid recovery. The sanctuary remains a safe haven where animals receive consistent care and protection.

Six equines were also treated at CRC’s outpatient department during the past quarter.

This mare was treated with intravenous fluid therapy and antispasmodic medication to relieve pain and support recovery. 

Monthly Outreach Camp

Nineteen working equines were treated during HIS’s monthly outreach camp. Owners brought animals for examinations, including one case where a mare was assessed for pregnancy. These camps extend veterinary services to communities that otherwise lack access, ensuring working animals receive timely treatment and owners gain practical guidance on welfare practices.

An owner from Mohanpura visited the camp to determine if his mare was pregnant. 

Building a Future of Compassion

The work carried out by HIS demonstrates how veterinary care, sanctuary support, and outreach can transform the lives of working equines. Each treatment and each recovery reflects the mission of AAA and its partners to reduce suffering and restore dignity.

This progress is only possible because of your support. Every equine treated, every sanctuary resident cared for, and every outreach camp delivered is a direct result of your generosity, allowing AAA to sustain partnerships like HIS and continue improving the welfare of working animals in India.