Serious Maggot Wound

At Soham Ashram, we found a dog suffering from a severe maggot wound on his head. The injury is deeply concerning, as it has advanced to a critical stage, leaving the poor animal in immense pain. It’s heartbreaking to see how much he has endured, and we can only imagine how long he has been suffering untreated before being found.

The maggots burrowed into his flesh, and the infection spread, making the wound even more serious. Despite his dire condition, we are doing everything in our power to provide him with the best possible care. Treatment began immediately, focusing on maggot removal, wound cleaning, antibiotics, and pain management. While the situation is grave, we remain hopeful. Our dedicated team will closely monitor his progress, praying he can overcome this difficult battle.

The outcome of this case is unpredictable, but every life is precious, and we are committed to giving this dog the fighting chance he deserves. With proper care, attention, and luck, we hope to see him recover and enjoy a pain-free life once again.

Calf Attacked by Dogs

Dogs attacked this calf. Although our street dogs live longside human society, they still retain some of their wild instincts. When the dogs are hungry, they may attack cows and calves, though they rarely kill them. Bodily injuries and torn ears are more common. This calf was badly torn up, but he will recover with treatment and love.

The calf’s injuries

When a Community Cares

Our dear friend Divyangi cares for this momma dog and her six puppies. We appreciate her dedication to animal welfare and as a result, they are very healthy! This month, Braj Animal Care provided them with rabies shots to protect them against the deadly disease. Divyangi is inspirational!

Rabies protection for stray dogs

Electrocution Plight

Many monkeys in Vrindavan play and swing on the high-voltage wires because most trees have been cut down. After several days of attempting to find and capture this electrocuted monkey, we finally succeeded and treated him. He was in poor condition but still mobile. We hope to locate him again for follow-up treatment.

Many monkeys in Vrindavan play and swing on the high-voltage wires because most trees have been cut down. After several days of attempting to find and capture this electrocuted monkey, we finally succeeded and treated him. He was in poor condition but still mobile. We hope to locate him again for follow-up treatment. The good news is that, after more than five years of treating sick and injured animals on the streets of Vrindavan, Braj Animal Care is establishing a small but crucial shelter space where our patients can recover. With this space and ongoing rehabilitation care, we can keep injured animals like this monkey and treat them until they get better.

Braj Animal Care needs your assistance to secure space for a shelter. We require an initial investment of about 50,000 rupees ($600/£480). Our UPI ID is brajanimalcare@icici, or you can donate by visiting our website.

After more than five years of treating sick and injured animals on the streets of Vrindavan, we aim to establish a small, crucial shelter space where our patients can recover.

We have access to the land for three years with the possibility of extensions. The structure we build will be mostly moveable if we ever need to relocate.
If you have considered supporting Braj Animal Care, this is an opportunity to make a big difference!

Puppy’s missing tail

This dog from Pushpanjali had its tail amputated; the cause is unknown, but it may have been the result of a vehicle accident or intentional animal abuse. We cleaned the wound and gave him some medication for pain relief and to prevent infection. Many days after the treatment, the puppy was doing okay. The caller informed us the wound had dried and healed.

Losing a tail for a dog is often similar to losing a leg, as the body part is connected to their central nervous system, spine and the nerves that run to their brain. However, many dogs can live a normal life without one. With your support, Braj Animal Care commits treating all types of animal injury, no matter how big or small.

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with long-term disabilities, can live permanently.

We Love You - Biscuit

Maybe it's too soon to write about you, Biscuit, but people should know your story. Despite the difficulties you faced in early life, you brought joy to those around you. We imagined a world where you would walk again and live a life full of nurture and play. Your temporary shelter was available again, and we were going to take you for an X-ray to see if your broken bone was healing. We also planned hydrotherapy for your rehabilitation.

We mentioned your name in the follow-up cases daily, and we never gave up on you, even with all the odds stacked against us

Goodbye, Biscuit. Please know that you were deeply loved by us and all those who took care of you, including the animal lovers who followed your updates.
Unfortunately, Biscuit was attacked by bigger dogs in the neighbourhood, which is a common occurrence. Tragically, he did not survive. We searched for his body and gave him a proper burial in the Yamuna River.

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with long-term disabilities, can live permanently.

Shanti Didn't Make It

Shanti was a street puppy who lived in a waste area in Anand Vatika. She was cared for daily by a kind girl. Shanti’s mother had already abandoned her and Shanti’s sister would take her share of food, even though there was enough for both.

Despite being a little puppy, life was already pretty rough for Shanti. Her front right leg was damaged, which caused wounds as she dragged it while walking.

We used to clean her wound and provide medication for the inflammation and pain but, it was difficult for her wound to heal due to the dragging. Unfortunately, we had no option but to have her leg amputated.

We couldn’t send her for surgery until we had a shelter for her post-surgery, where she could heal safely for at least two weeks. We asked many people for help, but no one was able to.

A few days later, Shanti’s caregiver contacted us in despair because Shanti’s leg had worsened, and small amounts of bone were protruding from her increasingly swollen limb. Her appetite had also decreased and the case became critical. Determined, Braj Animal Care approached their contact, who usually fosters animals but had refused due to lack of resources. She agreed to shelter Shanti until she recovered. The amputation was successful.

We checked on Shanti in the shelter twice, and she seemed to be doing fine. However, in the evening we received the devastating news that Shanti had passed away. We informed her caregiver, who was deeply upset; she did not get a chance to say goodbye to her beloved get a chance to say goodbye to her beloved puppy, whom she fed, cuddled, and kissed daily. It was truly heartbreaking.

We buried Shanti next to the beautiful River Yamuna. She did not have to die alone in a wasteland, and while there is both peace and grief felt by all involved, the end-of-life care that these animals received helps bring closure.

There is a lot of work carried out behind the scenes when caring for street animals that we cannot fully capture in our videos. However, to honour those involved in the journey, we can write detailed accounts about the animals we loved and cared for, especially during their final days.

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with long-term disabilities, can live permanently.

Baloo - Our Old Friend

We checked on an aged friend, Baloo, who we treated some time ago. He had some wounds, which we cleaned and sprayed. We were wondering, Baloo, how many people stopped in their tracks just to greet you today? How many humans caressed you like your mother used to, like any previous owners used to? Did

anyone feed you? Did anyone give you some water, or a little treat, like milk. Nobody?

Then maybe tomorrow, hey?

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with long-term disabilities, can live permanently.

They Need a Sanctuary Desperately

This poor monkey was electrocuted a few days ago. We treated her for the risk of infection and neurological weakness in particular. We gave her a full body massage to encourage movement in her stiff body. Her wounds were sprayed with antiseptic. To her, we say, "In a world where you may feel invisible, we see you.”

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with long-term disabilities, can live permanently.

Bullet - Beaten With a Stick

We found Bullet in the Gaura Nagar colony. There was damage to his face with swelling around the eyes. He was in a pretty bad shape. Someone beat him with a stick. We treated him for the risk of infection, inflammation, and parasites. He received a lot of TLC. But nothing can take away the trauma of what happened to him today.

Braj Animal Care With The Injured Dog

Location: Tathiya Sthan

Cause/Injury: Broken bone and swelling

Treatment: Antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory medicine and vitamin D

This dog was beaten with a stick for sitting at the gate of someone’s property. The Braj Animal Care team were called to the scene by another local. After a brief assessment, it was clear that the dog had a broken leg so our medic applied a plaster to help it heal.

Unfortunately, the dog managed to remove the plaster, leaving the leg vulnerable to further damage. The team returned once more to apply another cast in the hope that this one would stay.

Cases of animal cruelty continue in Vrindavan and whilst we cannot stop every individual from harming Vrindavan’s animal residents, we will continue to care for them without hesitation.

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with lifelong disabilities, can live permanently.

Chabili’s Story

Location: Hari Nagar Colony, Rajpur

Cause/Injury: Ascites

Treatment: Antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory medicine and diuretics; drained the excess fluid via a puncture and sprayed the puncture wound with antiseptic
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an infection of abdominal fluid, called ascites.

The fluid build-up in the abdomen causes a distended stomach. Other clinical signs rising from the underlying cause for ascites (or the ascites itself) include:

• Breathlessness

• Fatigue

• Lack of movement and appetite

• Coughing

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea and vomiting

Chabili showed the signs of ascites and she was in a lot of discomfort. We treated her five times over a period of several days.

We drained the excess fluids as part of her ongoing treatment, spraying the puncture with antiseptic spray, and she was given diuretics to prevent the excess build-up. We also treated the infection that was causing the ascites.

Chabili’s caregiver, a teenager called Shivam Kumar, shared the following message: "My brother called you when Chabili became ill, and you came to treat her. Her stomach was filled with water, and all the veins had tightened. Her legs had bumps and the flesh inside her body had started to decay. The doctor came and treated her five times in total.

The water was removed by a syringe inserted in her stomach. Chabili is fine now. If there is an issue in the future, I will call you.”

Shivam’s message for all of us is to serve and have compassion for those who cannot speak, to adopt small puppies, and to drive carefully and save the lives of these voiceless animals.

It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with lifelong disabilities, can live permanently.

The Blind Dog . . .

Location: Chamunda Mandir

Cause/Injury: Injured legs from frequent falls due to blindness

Treatment: Antibiotics, antihistamines, antiinflammatory medicines, anti-parasite medicine, and vitamin B complex

We received a call from a local resident about a blind dog that frequently falls from steps and rooftops. This resulted in a series of injuries to her body and she has stopped eating properly. We have prescribed some medicines for her to ease the pain, calm infections and hopefully improve her appetite. We also provided the caller with some eye drops to administer on a continual basis.

We have been extremely fortunate in this instance as a sanctuary in Mathura agreed to accept both dogs (the paralysed puppy from our previous blog). There, they will be provided with shelter, food and treatment for the remainder of their lives. We’re sure they’ll receive lots of love too.

Animals with ailments and injuries need a place to live where they are protected from the elements, other animals and vehicles. We were lucky this time, but the local sanctuaries do not always have the capacity to take on the animals we treat. It is our mission to create our own Braj Animal Care sanctuary here in Vrindavan where these stray Brajwasis, especially those with permanent disabilities, can live permanently.

The Paralysed Puppy . . .

Location: Dhorera Village

Cause/Injury: Unable to walk properly due to a problem with the spine

Treatment: Antibiotics, antihistamines, and anti-inflammatory medicines

This puppy appears to have suffered an injury to its spine and, as a result, is not able to walk properly. We are not sure how the injury happened, but we did our best to ensure that the animal doesn’t suffer from any further pain or illnesses.

Vrindavan's Flood . . .

Vrindavan has experienced some floods during the recent monsoon season. The water levels of the Yamuna River rose due to heavy rain and the release of additional water from the dams. The last time Vrindavan experienced water levels this high was in 1978. Some parts of the town have been more affected than others, with stray animals suffering terribly. Though it is challenging to travel and move around, Braj Animal Care is doing its best to treat injured animals daily.

Acid Attack Case . . .

Location: Tera Gaon

Cause/Injury: Burns around the tail from an acid attack

Treatment: Anti-inflammatory medicines, antihistamines and antiseptic spray

The Braj Animal Care team were in the Tera Gaon area to treat a puppy when we came across this bull with serve burns from an acid attack. Keen to keep him as calm as possible, we restrained the bull and administered treatment. We cannot imagine the pain he suffered in this senseless attack. We don’t have any information on the perpetrators but we cannot fathom it. This is truly devastating.

Chhotu's Story . . .

Location: Near Gopeshwar Mandir

Cause/Injury: A vehicle accident with injuries to the face. The tongue is cut and the puppy is experiencing discomfort in the neck area

Treatment: Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines and antihistamines

We found Chhotu, the injured puppy, rolling around in agony. Throughout our assessment and treatment, the mother was by his side. It was heartbreaking to witness how helpless she felt seeing her little one in so much pain. It’s not any different to the way we would react. Our purpose is to help some of the vulnerable, voiceless members of our community, like Chhotu. We pray that his pain will ease and remain available for a follow-up should it be necessary.

Lochan's Story . . .

Location: Shri Krishna Sharanam

Cause/Injury: Burn to the right hand by electrocution

Treatment: Sprayed the wound clean, administered antibiotics, antihistamines and anti inflammatory medication

Lochan, the langur, roams Shri Krishna Sharanam colony daily to frighten the monkeys. We had already provided deworming tablets and multivitamin syrup for Lochan but the Baba who takes care of him, recently informed us that Lochan had suffered burns from electrocution. The Braj Animal Care team went to assess him and we administered treatment for his wound. Unfortunately, Lochan scratched his wound so much that it opened up again and Baba called us back to check on him. We carried out the same treatment and provided him with some extra bottles of antiseptic spray, which Baba can use on Lochan regularly. The team will remain available to Baba and Lochan so that his recovery can be supported.

The way Baba cares for Lochan is inspiring. This langur does not belong to him yet he is concerned about his well-being, like a parent who cares for their child.

Abhay’s Story . . .

Location: Shri Krishna Sharanam

Cause/Injury: Bite marks on the chest and back, heavy bleeding

Treatment: Cleaned and dressed the wounds, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and antihistamines administered

A caller rescued this monkey, Abhay, after he was gravely attacked by a pack of dogs. He was found unconscious and seriously injured by residents of the colony, who took him into their home. We arrived, assessed him and administered vital treatment. Before we could do a follow-up, Abhay passed away. The carers took him to a location near the Yamuna River where he was buried. This story touched us because monkeys are generally considered a nuisance in Vrindavan, but in this case, we saw compassion prevail.