Relief, Care and Life-Saving Mule and Donkey Rescues
The incredible work by our project partner Friendicoes is made possible because of the compassion and generosity of our supporters.
Your donations enable life-saving treatments, rescues and ongoing care for working and abandoned animals in need. Every act of kindness you extend brings relief and hope.
Recent Cases and Rescues
At the sanctuary and through the dedicated efforts of Friendicoes field team, countless animals have received care and treatment Here’s a glimpse of the lives helped this past month:
Colic Treatment
A horse showing signs of severe colic, including restlessness and impaction, was treated with pain relief, fluid therapy, and laxatives via stomach tubing. It is now on the road to recovery thanks to the quick intervention.
Wound Care Cases
Elbow and Foreleg Injuries: A horse with lacerations caused by sharp objects was treated with wound cleaning, sutures, antibiotics, painkillers, and a tetanus vaccine.
Road Accident Injury: A horse injured while trapped in a chamber received wound cleaning, dressing, and medical care.
Head Collar Injury: A small, ill-fitting head collar caused wounds, which were cleaned, dressed, and treated with medication.
Hip Wound
An animal sustained a severe hip wound from an accident with iron rods. The wound was cleaned, treated with antiseptics, and packed with gauze. Painkillers and antibiotics were administered, with rest advised for recovery.
Dental Care
A horse struggling to eat due to painful milk teeth had its dental caps removed and was treated with pain relief and a tetanus vaccine.
Rescues at the Sanctuary
Camel Rescued in Gurgaon: An abandoned camel with a septic, maggot-infested muzzle wound was rescued and transported to the sanctuary. It is now eating well and recovering.
Now at the sanctuary after medical care!
Two Mules from Greater Noida: Malnourished and neglected, these mules were rescued and are now receiving care and comfort.
Both were old, neglected and malnourished. Now comfortable in our stable at the sanctuary.
Four Donkeys Rescued from Greater Noida: Rescued from construction zones, these donkeys are now safe and well-cared for at the sanctuary.
Mares rescued from Gurgaon, Ayanagar Delhi and Sakatpur: one suffering from a ruptured tumour and another abandoned due to an injury. All are now under treatment and care.
Field Paravet Support
Our field paravets continue their vital work, providing medical assistance and follow-up care to working animals in rural communities:
From left to right:
Zaheer in Jewar: Treated 95 animals.
Om in Gurgaon: Treated 110 animals.
Nabab in Mathura: Treated 75 animals.
Sakir in Agra: Treated 110 animals.
Salman in Bharatpur: Treated 80 animals.
None of this would be possible without your unwavering support. Your donations enable life-saving treatments, critical rescues, and compassionate care for animals who need it most. Every life saved is a testament to the kindness and generosity of people like you. Thank you for standing with us and the animals—they deserve nothing less!