We came across Edwina, a donkey foal, on a construction site in October 2005. She had been abandoned by Rajastani nomadic shepherds. The lower part of her front right foot had been torn off so she was no further use to the shepherds !
Edwina has been found the construction workers' children who asked us to take care of her. The hoof was infested with maggots and coated with dried blood & mud. After some weeks of care at our residence enjoying the comfort of a bed and indeed the TV!! her wound healed & we placed Edwina into the care of the Jeevashram Foundation, with whom we are affiliated.
A few weeks later we came across Lily who together with another white horse, was pulling a wedding chariot. She was lame in all four legs and her hind legs had been fired. In fact she was in so much pain she could barely keep up with her companions. The owner was advised that he was in breach of the Indian Animal Cruelty Laws and, with the help of the local Police, was persuaded to hand her over to us. We put Lily into the care of the Jeevashram Foundation where she befriended Edwina and they soon became absolutely devoted to one another, in fact inseparable. At Jeevashram Lily was spotted by Martina & Alex, German Diplomats; they fell in love with the beautiful horse and asked if they could adopt her temporarily as they were likely to be staying in India for 5 years. They had previously rescued 2 street dogs in Greece, taken them back to Germany and then brought them in India and whilst in India they rescued a buffalo calf who had already become great friend with their dogs. We agreed to their kind offer of adopting Lily on the condition they also took Edwina. Martina & Alex jumped at the idea and Lily & Edwina are now living happily at the House with the calf, 2 dogs & a local peacock which drops in for some food. In fact they have all become good friends and are often seen walking in a line, one behind the other, around the grazing area !! Very Comical ! Lily and Edwina have both put on weight. Edwina's coat is now lovely and shiny. Lily still has a little difficulty standing on one hind leg, but both are improving and very happy.
Edwina has been found the construction workers' children who asked us to take care of her. The hoof was infested with maggots and coated with dried blood & mud. After some weeks of care at our residence enjoying the comfort of a bed and indeed the TV!! her wound healed & we placed Edwina into the care of the Jeevashram Foundation, with whom we are affiliated.
A few weeks later we came across Lily who together with another white horse, was pulling a wedding chariot. She was lame in all four legs and her hind legs had been fired. In fact she was in so much pain she could barely keep up with her companions. The owner was advised that he was in breach of the Indian Animal Cruelty Laws and, with the help of the local Police, was persuaded to hand her over to us. We put Lily into the care of the Jeevashram Foundation where she befriended Edwina and they soon became absolutely devoted to one another, in fact inseparable. At Jeevashram Lily was spotted by Martina & Alex, German Diplomats; they fell in love with the beautiful horse and asked if they could adopt her temporarily as they were likely to be staying in India for 5 years. They had previously rescued 2 street dogs in Greece, taken them back to Germany and then brought them in India and whilst in India they rescued a buffalo calf who had already become great friend with their dogs. We agreed to their kind offer of adopting Lily on the condition they also took Edwina. Martina & Alex jumped at the idea and Lily & Edwina are now living happily at the House with the calf, 2 dogs & a local peacock which drops in for some food. In fact they have all become good friends and are often seen walking in a line, one behind the other, around the grazing area !! Very Comical ! Lily and Edwina have both put on weight. Edwina's coat is now lovely and shiny. Lily still has a little difficulty standing on one hind leg, but both are improving and very happy.
I read about your site in todays Hindustan time and since morning i was searching for your site, address given was theasswinproject.co.org but it was only theasswinproject.org.
ReplyDeletesome how i got to reach your site and came to know the great work you are doing in India.
I watched such scene in Delhi 5 years back when one truck tyre went on the leg of cow sitting on road side. she could not walk and still that pain is in my mind, i could not do anything. Since that day i was thinking how can i help such animals. Now i got your address, so i will be your member and i will be helping your charity with small amount i can in future and bear all the expenses for the treatment of some animal.
I think this service is the true religion, not the one visiting Haridwar or church or temple.
Thanks for great work.
I am living in Greater Noida i want to join your team so that i can help you in this great work.
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Dinesh
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