5 bear cubs rescued, their mum's killed, from wildlife trade: malnourished and frightened, but are now receiving around-the-clock care from our experienced bear care and veterinary teams.

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Dear valued supporter A week ago, we shared the difficult news that three bear cubs we were on our way to rescue, had disappeared within the illegal wildlife trade. Today, we're incredibly relieved to report that the cubs were found by authorities and are now safe with us at Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary. But that's not all. In a separate operation authorities confiscated two more moon bear cubs from the illegal wildlife trade, bringing the total to five rescued cubs in one extraordinary week, and 11 cubs rescued this year. Watch the rescue These bears have all had a very traumatic start to life and the original three cubs are particularly fragile at the moment. They are malnourished and frightened, but are now receiving around-the-clock care from our experienced bear care and veterinary teams. We want to thank you for the outpouring of kind messages we received last week, as we navigated one of the many challenges that come with combating wildlife crime across Southeast Asia – staying ahead of those who seek to profit from the illegal wildlife trade. Thank you for always standing up for bears. Without continued support, rescues like these simply would not be possible. Read more Cub Care Kit donation A$35.00 Help us provide milk formula and other essential cub supplies to these vulnerable new rescues. View

Deep respect for 2 animal welfare organisations in India: Vet Teams Offer Care, Dignity, and Sanctuary for Equines in Need ( photos)

 

Over 900 Equines Received Veterinary in India in one month

Animal Aid Abroad, together with our partner Friendicoes, continues to transform the lives of working equines in India. In March, their mobile clinic treated an extraordinary 930 horses, ponies, and donkeys, while the paravet team provided follow‑up care for an additional 538 animals. Alongside this, Friendicoes rescued four equines in urgent need and distributed 200 soft keens to improve welfare for animals working in brick kilns.

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Mobile Veterinary Care at Scale‍ ‍

The mobile clinic addressed a wide range of conditions including colic, wounds, lameness, digestive problems, dental issues, skin infections, allergies, and infectious diseases. Vaccinations, deworming, and farrier care were also provided to ensure long‑term health.

Specific cases included:

- Colic treated with pain relief, fluid therapy, and laxatives.

- Road accident wounds cleaned, dressed, and treated with antibiotics and tetanus vaccines.

- Maggot wounds and fencing injuries managed with antiseptics and supportive care.

- Burn injuries treated with silver sulfadiazine cream and antibiotics.

- Eye injuries managed with saline washes and medicated ointments.

These timely interventions prevented suffering and restored comfort for hundreds of working equines.

Rescues and Sanctuary Care

Friendicoes also welcomed four new residents:

- Bhanu, a retired Haryana Police horse, now living safely at the sanctuary.

- Two ponies rescued from Turkman, both suffering from lameness.

- A donkey rescued from Noida, vision‑impaired and now receiving lifelong care.

Each rescue reflects AAA’s mission to turn burden into care, ensuring animals once abandoned or injured find safety and dignity.

Humane Equipment Distribution

To reduce injuries in brick kilns, 200 soft keens (padding) were distributed to donkeys and bullocks. These simple but effective tools prevent back sores and make daily work more humane, showing how practical interventions can improve welfare at scale.

March Rescues

Haryana Police horse

• A Haryana police horse called Bhanu was retired and brought to Friendicoes’ sanctuary.

Pony

• A pony was rescued from Turkman. He was suffering from lameness and no longer able to work. Friendicoes took him safely to their shelter.

Pony

• A second pony was rescued from Turkman and was also suffering from lameness. He is now safe at the sanctuary.

Donkey

• Friendicoes rescued a donkey from Noida Sector 150. She is vision impaired and is now being cared for at the sanctuary.

Field Paravet Program

The dedicated paravet team provided basic veterinary or follow-up care for 538 equines in March.

Global Impact Made Possible by You

Every treatment, rescue, and welfare improvement is powered by your generosity. Together, AAA and Friendicoes are proving that local partnerships are the key to global change — alleviating suffering and creating lasting change for working equines across India.

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