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Dear Erna,

I hope you're in good spirits. So many animals were provided with relief last month, thanks to the generous supporters of Animal Rahat. I hope you enjoy the following highlights.

Frightened, Stranded Bull Rescued

Vairaj was abandoned and wandering the streets when a fight with another bull made him fall into a gutter. With no way to free himself, he ran frantically back and forth beneath a crowd of onlookers until Animal Rahat rescued him.

Left to fend for himself on the streets, Vairaj got into a tussle with another bull who somehow pushed him over a wall and into a 15-foot-deep gutter. Animal Rahat immediately sent rescue team members and arranged for a crane. After injecting the frightened bull with a mild sedative, they gently restrained him and affixed the crane's belts around his chest and abdomen. Within minutes, all 1,600-plus pounds of Vairaj's magnificent frame safely cleared the wall. The team then treated his abrasions, administered a painkiller, and trimmed his tragically overgrown hooves, which left him much more comfortable and sure-footed.

Please donate to help Animal Rahat reach more animals in need of rescue.

Exhausted Kitten Crying in Well Now Home

Imagine how exhausted Ghoshal was after balancing on a tiny ledge above water overnight! Now he's back home with his family, thanks to Animal Rahat.

Little Ghoshal was bravely crying for help as loudly as he could after falling into a well the day before and spending the night clinging precariously to a narrow ledge 20 feet below ground. His family tried to rescue him with no success before calling Animal Rahat. With a ladder procured by the rescue team, a family member was able to scoop up Ghoshal and hand him to a veterinarian on the team for a quick check for injuries, of which there were none, thank goodness. Staffers brought the plucky kitten back to the office and watched as he practically ate his own weight in food. They neutered and vaccinated him the next day, allowed him to recover overnight, and returned him to his grateful family.

Hungry, Scared, Trapped Puppy Now Safe

In a desperate search for food, Anaya had managed to wedge herself into a tiny space between two buildings before a fallen log blocked the only exit. Thanks to Animal Rahat, she was rescued and able to eat to her heart's content.

Following her nose toward something she hoped would fill her empty stomach, Anaya didn't consider that the narrow space between two buildings might pose a danger. But when a log fell and became wedged tightly in the gap, she was trapped. Fortunately, a shop owner heard her panicked cries and called Animal Rahat. After several tries, a team member pulled the log loose, picked up the frightened puppy, and nestled her in his arms until she felt calm and safe. After spending a few days at Animal Rahat's office, where she was spayed and vaccinated, she was returned to the shop owner, who will now look after her.

These Photos Should Be in the Dictionary Under 'Contentment'

Lakhan, who came to the sanctuary three years ago as a calf abandoned by the dairy industry, closes his eyes in bliss as his groomer hits just the right spot. Retired bullock Sonya and rescued cow Meena snuggle up for a nap.

Lakhan—being groomed in the photo above—was only 2 weeks old when he was left to navigate the world on his own by a dairy farmer who had kicked him off the farm and sold the milk that his mother had made for him. Fortunately, Animal Rahat took him in, and as you can see, three years among caring staff has left him trusting and relaxed. Elderly Sonya (the white bullock above) was practically skin and bones when he came to Animal Rahat last year. His owner couldn't afford to feed him but thankfully didn't want to sell him for slaughter. Sonya has bonded with Meena, a cow who had been so neglected that her horns had curled around and grown into her jawbone and from whose rumen Animal Rahat veterinarians surgically removed 103 pounds of plastic bags! That photo brings to mind so many song lyrics: "Put your head on my shoulder," "Someone to watch over me," and "Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony." Ha!

If I could, I would write a song of appreciation for everyone who supports Animal Rahat. Thank you for never forgetting about the animals in India for whom this work makes a world of difference.

Kind regards,