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Friendicoes Equine Program July Update -  Caring for Mules and Navigating the Floods
Ellie Herodes Ellie Herodes

Friendicoes Equine Program July Update - Caring for Mules and Navigating the Floods

In the heights of Kedarnath, our project partner Friendicoes set up a 3 week camp to care for the hardworking mules that guide pilgrims up to the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva.  These tough treks take a toll on the animals, and our team was there to treat every ache, pain, and injury that came their way. The team treated 1,997 cases, including colic, backsores, eye injuries, and lameness. 

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Animal Nepal Dukuchhap Animal Sanctuary July Update - Leopard Encounter and School Partnerships
Ellie Herodes Ellie Herodes

Animal Nepal Dukuchhap Animal Sanctuary July Update - Leopard Encounter and School Partnerships

A wild update from Animal Nepal Dukuchhap Animal Sanctuary. Monsoon rains continue and an unexpected leopard visits! Thanks to robust safety measures, all the animals were safely indoors and no harm came to them. The sanctuary also welcomed students from Premier International School, who interacted with the animals and learned about animal welfare from Dr. Sajana, the sanctuary’s vet.

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Blind Love Cart Horse July Update - 75 Horses Treated and Farrier Joins To Give Monthly Care!
Ellie Herodes Ellie Herodes

Blind Love Cart Horse July Update - 75 Horses Treated and Farrier Joins To Give Monthly Care!

July became a month of positive change for working cart horses. The Blind Love team was able to provide essential care and treatment to a record 75 horses during their outreaches! From treating saddle sores to deworming and distributing humane harnesses. The team is also excited to welcome a skilled farrier and will now hold monthly farrier outreaches. An incredible addition to the team! 

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Friendicoes Equine Clinic June Update - Countless Treatments to Ease Animal Suffering
Ellie Herodes Ellie Herodes

Friendicoes Equine Clinic June Update - Countless Treatments to Ease Animal Suffering

The Friendicoes Mobile Equine Team set up a 3-week treatment camp at Kedarnath, with two more planned! They treated a variety of ailments, from colic and back sores to lameness and eye injuries.  They held workshops to educate local owners on better equine care, inspiring a future of kindness. They also rescued several abandoned and neglected animals, including ponies and wedding horses, giving them a safe home at their Gurgaon shelter.

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VSPCA June Update - Incredible Food Plan for Rescued Working Animals in India
Ellie Herodes Ellie Herodes

VSPCA June Update - Incredible Food Plan for Rescued Working Animals in India

Their two shelters offer a safe and loving forever home to animals who have suffered terrible neglect and abuse. 32 buffaloes and 4 horse found a loving home after enduring awful conditions. The VSPCA cares for their residents with wholesome meals - animals nutritious daily diets consist of dry hay, fresh green grass (morning and evening!), special concentrated feed and lots of fruits and vegetables! 

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First Update From Okavango Animal Welfare Trust! A Successful Outreach for Animals
Ellie Herodes Ellie Herodes

First Update From Okavango Animal Welfare Trust! A Successful Outreach for Animals

Our new project partners Okavango Animal Welfare Trust were a lifeline for so many donkeys and horses in Botswana. Their first outreach clinics saw many wins for animals. In Ukusi they treated 48 donkeys and the second in Shaikarawe cared for 63 donkeys and one horse. The OAWT team, including a local vet and farrier, did amazing work to examine and treat the animals. In addition to vital treatments such as worming and hoof care, the team addressed wounds and other conditions.

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