Three years ago, Patricia Jussen from Heerlen in Limburg Netherlands started an animal hospital in South India.
The country with the most stray animals in the world. Over 50 million!
Patricia chose a place no one else dared to venture into: an old, abandoned rice mill...
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She had been there several times on business and, as a great animal lover, decided that she really wanted to do something about the incredible animal suffering, especially in South India.
With a lot of love, perseverance and her own resources, she created a place where the sheltered stray animals finally received medical care, peace and attention.
The nearest access to medical care for stray animals would otherwise be a 10-hour drive away...
However, her mission grew faster than the walls surrounding her. The hospital soon became too small, as it clearly met a huge need.
Mid-last year, she had the opportunity to rent a larger location. It was also a very old building, had been vacant for over twenty years and in need of complete renovation.
In just a few months, she and her team managed to accomplish a tremendous amount of work. There was no electricity or water, the roofs leaked, and all basic amenities were completely lacking.
A lot of perseverance
Yet they persevered. They built more than half a kilometer (!) of wall to keep the dogs safely inside, created kennels, a puppy ward, a special area for paralyzed dogs, kitchens, and restrooms.
What she and her enthusiastic team have achieved in such a short time is truly remarkable, but it also means that her budget has now been exhausted, while the work is unfortunately not yet finished.
Urgently needed
Additional kennels are urgently needed. Moreover, medical costs are obviously skyrocketing, but Patricia refuses to consider a "patient freeze"...
There is also a great need for a separate section for dogs with mange, where they can be washed safely and then recover in the warm sun.
Every year they treat more than 750 sick and/or injured stray animals and more than 200 dogs stay there permanently.
They also deliberately take in highly contagious dogs to prevent the spread of diseases such as canine distemper and rabies in the city.
They also sterilize and castrate as many animals as possible, despite the enormous impact on the budget. Of course, all incoming animals are also vaccinated immediately.
Old, blind, and paralyzed dogs are allowed to stay with them forever, and that number continues to grow every year...
Donations are greatly appreciated.
The money is gone, but there is still so much to do
Thanks to the larger location, Patricia and her team can now help even more dogs and other animals in need. But they can't do it alone.
Please help her finish the animal hospital and give these animals – that no one else wants to help – a better future!
Target amount: €8,000 - Current status: €660
Thank you so much for your donations!
Feb. 2 - This very special aid project has only been online for a day, and it's already raised €660... Very good, and hopefully, that bodes well!
Week up to February 1 - 660 euros
