desi pups are tough, loyal and very bright....fairs of the ‘thar’ desert of rajasthan, held...
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SPRING 2017
The rigours of winter are over (and we
thank all our supporters who helped make
the lives of our patients a little more
comfortable over the cold Jaipur winter)
and we look forward to the warmer
weather. Spring brings a great influx of
desi pups despite the work of the ABC to
limit breeding in street dogs. If you are
considering getting a dog please consider
a desi pup in preference to an unsuitable
fashion statement breed.
Desi pups are tough, loyal and very bright.
This edition of our Newsletter allows us to illustrate some of
the work you, our supporters have made possible. Although
we detail the more interesting, unusual or exciting aspects
of our work, for every story told here there are hundreds of
animals which have benefitted from your support through
the hard work of our rescue teams, compounders, veteri-
nary surgeons and the often unmentioned back-room sta�.
Without your support and our sta�’s hard work many, many
animals in Jaipur would lead lives of greater su�ering
whether through illness, accident, old age, or youth. Street
animals lead lives of great freedom; they can wander where
they like, interact with other animals as they like, their
environment is stimulating but the instant something
untoward happens their welfare become precarious. It is
often Help in Su�ering which has to pick up the pieces and
every day we strive to improve the welfare of all the animals
we meet.
We are very grateful to you for your support and hope you
will continue to allow us to improve animal welfare where
we can. Your support goes much further in Jaipur than in
the West but there is so much still to do to ensure all
animals live lives of good health and welfare. Please help
us in this endeavour.
02 | www.his-india.in | Pushkar Fair Report New Sta� | www.his-india.in | 03
Pushkar fair is one of the most popular and colourful fairs of the ‘Thar’ desert of Rajasthan, held every year in October- November.
Nearly 15000 camels, horses and bullocks assembled this year from all over northern India. Many animals and their owners walk for days to be at the fair and some come in trucks. Help in Su�ering sent a team led by Dr Abhinav Swami with Dr Sanjay and 7 other sta� who all camped at the Fair for a week.
During the Help in Su�ering camp a total number of 657 camels were treated. 310 camels were de-wormed to reduce worm burden, and their owners were advised to follow the de-worming schedule to keep their camels healthy.
Majority of cases presented to the camp had gastric disturbances which mainly include simple indigestion along with cases of diarrhoea, colic, and impaction. Sudden change in feed and water, stress due to long journey and diurnal variations of temperature during the fair are the main factors responsible for gastric problems.
Camels were su�ering from di�erent wounds; of the nose, saddle, leg, eye injuries, and foot pad. Treating Nose peg wound injuries was the major challenge to the team every owner was explained the important significance of plastic nose pegs over the wooden and metal ones.
Dr Swami, teeth rasping of a camel
Dr. Sanjay treating Otitis externa
Camels in queue waiting for their turn
TOTAL TREATMENT 658
248
25
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240
325
310
CAMELS WITH MANGE
CAMELS SHOWING LAMENESS
SURGERY PERFORMED
NOSE PEGS DISTRIBUTED
REFLECTORS FIXED ON CAMEL CARTS
MEDICINES FOR WORMS GIVEN
Summary of activities at the camp
Lameness was frequently treated in camels walked from long distances without su�cient rest. Loading and unloading in trucks is also a major risk.
This year 248 camels were treated for skin infections like mange and other external parasites which is much higher than the previous year’s camps. This year there was an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infec-tion. Hundreds of camels su�ered from the same problem with symp-toms of thick nasal discharge, dyspnoea, anorexia etc.
This year 325 pairs of reflectors were fixed to the camel carts by HIS team. Approx.1200 leaflets were distributed to camel owners to teach them better management practices for their camels. These illustrated leaflets are printed in local languages and are very much useful to explain about the proper management of camels and common conditions.
PushkarF A I R R E P O R T
NewS T A F F
Dr. Parmod Boyal
Dr. Jitendar
Bajranglal Choudhary
We welcome new sta� to our team!
Crushed Leg | www.his-india.in | 0504 | www.his-india.in | Mange Case
We are saddened by the news of the death of our supporter Mr. George Smith but very grateful to him for remembering Help in Su�ering in his Will.
None of us like to contemplate our own mortality but by writing a Will much heartache for your loved ones can be avoided and it allows you to remember those organisations close to your heart. In many countries leaving a bequest to a charity, such as Help in Su�ering, is also tax e�cient. Please consider remembering Help in Su�ering in your Will.
We rely on our supporters to help us to help the thousands of animals we treat and care for each year. We are grateful for all donations no matter how or where given or how much. Some of our supporters now send us a donation by Direct Debit each monthly direct from your account to ours. If you would like to do this please contact Help in Su�ering.
DONATION BY WILL
CrushedMangeC A S E L E G
The Help in Su�ering team rescued a street dog 45 days ago.
He had such severe mange on his head that it could not open its eyes. Its face was hugely swollen and there were deep, bleeding wounds. In addition to the head wounds there was generalised mange across his whole body. The dog must have been in great pain and distress from the wounds, mange is very itchy.
The Rescue team anaesthetised the dog to relieve su�ering and set to work treating this awful skin case. Slowly the dog recovered but it required more anaes-thetics so its skin could be treated without pain and distress.
Now he has largely better, and after vaccination he will be released back to his territory on the street.
The poor condition in which the dog was brought in
Mange under treatment by HIS sta�
Recovered dog after regular treatment at HIS
The rate of attrition amongst young pups is very high with disease and accidents extracting a high toll.
One little pup however had a lucky break. He was rescued in a very poor state by Help in Su�ering with severe damage to his right fore leg probably as a result of a vehicle accident. There was fracture of the lower leg and a great deal of soft tissue damage. The pup was in a very poorly state.
Help in Su�ering’s Dr Mayank began treatment and has been treating the pup daily for two months.
The wounds are healing and the pup is doing well, eating, running about and will shortly be recovered enough for release.
Crushed leg initially. Pup is anaesthetised.
Crushed leg Healing well
Crushed leg nearly better with daily treatment.
We are very sad to note the death of Mr. J.P.Lobo long term supporter of Help in Su�ering, after a long illness. Mr. Lobo was a highly respected educationalist and father of our former Trustee Ajay Lobo. He greatly supported our Founder and has helped the Trust and many volunteers over many years. He was always interested in the work of the Hospital. He will be greatly missed.
OBITUARY • J. P. LOBO
In addition to the head wounds there was generalised mange across his whole body. The dog must have been in great pain and distress from the wounds, mange is very itchy.
On the street I was born,fighting the odds, till my will was torn,Some people gave me food to eat,while some kicked me with their feet,
All I need is a loving soul.If i’m lucky, my own food bowl!I promise I will grow to be faithful,love you to bits and always be grateful,
When you’re low, your mood I will mend,I’ll be your guard and your best friend,Don’t leave me on the streets to roam,Be my friend and take me home.
Eye Case | www.his-india.in | 0908 | www.his-india.in | CRC : Camel Rescue Centre
At this centre we also have facilities to rescue animals and provide shelter to them. At present we have 12 camels which were rescued from di�erent parts of India when they all were going to be slaughtered. We also have 13 dogs, 12 cattle, and a horse.
Last year with the help of our kind sponsors Animal Aid Abroad and Kindness Trust, Australia we bought a hydraulic ambulance which has made rescue of large animals very easy. Much of the work of the CRC is funded by the Marchig Trust to whom we express our gratitude.
Dr. Amit Kumar is an enthusiastic and young vet who recently joined our organisation is helping voiceless creatures with his team of two vet assistants, one care-taker, one driver and a guard.
Dr. Amit Kumar is a new Vet. recently joined in CRC, Bassi. He completed his degree in 2014 from Govt. Vet. College, Bikaner. Since then he has been doing practice in large animals. His father too is a Vet. He belongs to Mathura(UP).
He is an active and energetic and friendly person with good leadership quality to manage Bassi shelter.
Eye Case
A little friendly street bitch was rescued by the Help in Su�ering Rescue Team about six weeks ago.
She was examined immediately on arrival at Help in Su�ering’s hospital where the problem was easy to see. She had su�ered trauma to her left eye which now contained maggots. It has been a very bad season for maggots. The eyeball was ruptured and useless and the eye socket infected. The little dog must have been in agony. She immediately received pain relief and antibiotics.
Dr Sanjay then operated on her to remove the dam-aged and useless eye, aided by Compounder Vijay. A long recovery followed since the wound was infected before the surgery. She was a friendly little street dog, as most are, and received regular treatment. After 4-5 weeks she was healthy, fit and well.
The HIS team then vaccinated and sterilised her, and 6 weeks after her rescue she was released back to her territory in the city.
Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) is going to complete 6 yrs in March 2017. It has been providing medical facilities not only to the camels but also to the dogs, horses, cattle, monkeys etc. Now the name of CRC is famous in surrounding villages.
The Animal Aid Abroad and Kindness Trust hydraulic ambulance in use at the CRC
CRCC A M E L R E S C U E C E N T R E
Above : Local people at monthly treatment camp
Below : Rescued camels in their sheds
EyeC A S E
Eye before surgery with Compounder Anil
Eye case after treatment with Dr Sanjay who did the surgery
Puppies for Adoption | www.his-india.in | 1110 | www.his-india.in | ABC : Animal Birth Control
The Help in Su�ering Animal Birth Control (ABC programme) has sterilised and vaccinated against rabies 3,229 street dogs, mostly bitches, during 2016.
Thousands more male dogs have been vaccinated against rabies during the year. Many of these dogs have been treated for wounds, fractures, cancer etc whilst in our hospital.
This brings the total of dogs that have been sterilised in the programme to over 71,000.
This has been achieved through teamwork and dedication of everyone at HIS espe-cially the compounders who with great skill catch all these dogs humanely, tend for them in our kennels, assist in surgery. Their work is often unpleasant, dirty, and dangerous. Their contribution to animal welfare is often unnoticed and overshad-owed by the more glamorous work of vets and managers.
The work of the Help in Su�ering ABC programme and the data arising from it have shown that in Jaipur human rabies cases have declined to zero; that human dog bite injuries have declined from 7.2 per 1,000 human population to 2.7 per 1,000; that the dog population has declined by more than 50%; and that the street dogs in Jaipur are healthier than in similar cities nearby.
This has been achieved through teamwork and dedication of everyone at HIS especially the compounders who with great skill catch all these dogs humanely, tend for them in our kennels, assist in surgery. Their work is often unpleasant, dirty, and dangerous.
ABC Operations underway
ABCA N I M A L B I R T H C O N T R O L
HOW TO CATCH A DOGThe HIS method
HOW NOT TO CATCH A DOGElsewhere in India
ABC dog receiving treatment for eye infection
Supporter Eva Zdunek at HIS with HIS Ambassador Anu following her generous donation
Puppies for adoption
Despite the hard work of the ABC, spring brings with it a great number of desi puppies in need of loving homes.
Delightful desi puppies make great pets. They are bright, fun, loyal and brave. Please consider adopting a desi pup from Help in Su�ering.
Contact Rescue and Adoption Manager Mr. Kapil Bajpai +91 97 82 061 565 +91 81 07 299 711
We thank, as always, our sister charity Animaux Secours in France. Without the great interest and support of Animaux Secours and its supporters HIS would not exist.
Their help and support is in every project, in everything we do and in every corner of HIS. Merci beaucoup Animaux Secours.
Merci Beaucoup!
PuppiesF O R A D O P T I O N
Desi puppies and a stu�ed toy
Puppy being adopted
Desi Puppies socialising with Dr Sanjay
From the very bottom of my heart I thank all our supporters for their continued support for our work. Whether by volunteering, by support in kind or monetary donations all our supporters play a vital role in helping the animals.
The need grows constantly and I hope and pray that Help in Su�ering and all the animals we serve may continue to enjoy your support.
Thank you so much,
Mrs. Timmie Kumar, Managing Trustee HIS
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