Every once in a while, I find a place that makes me really happy. I call such places, appropriately, my "happy places." My most favorite of these places is a veterinary hospital and animal sanctuary in Udaipur, India called Animal Aid Unlimited.
So, of course, I love this place because of the animals. But I also love it because of the people. The founders, Jim, Erika, and Claire, are freaking awesome. It's rare that I meet people so admirable, brave, bold, selfless, and true to themselves as this family. They have been and will continue to be one of my biggest inspirations in life. The staff and volunteers at the hospital are absolutely fantastic, as well.
My days at Animal Aid (mostly half days due to the summer heat and my general travel sickness while in Udaipur) were spent hanging with my favorite puppies, dogs, cows, donkeys, and the occasional kitten. Sometimes I helped the staff cleaning wounds and administering IV fluids, but mostly I just lounged around with the dogs. And I couldn't have been happier.
Animal Aid cares for animals in some of the worst conditions you can imagine. Here, the victims of starvation, traffic accidents, mange, neglect, and abuse are given another chance at life. It's remarkable how many of the animals that receive treatment at Animal Aid make a full recovery - animals that, in the United States or other parts of the world, might be deemed "hopeless."
Animal Aid is so much more than just a veterinary hospital, it's a place of hope.
Please consider donating to this wonderful organization. To learn more about Animal Aid Unlimited, visit http://www.animalaidunlimited.com.
In addition to running the hospital and sanctuary, Jim, Erika, and Claire are involved in the animal law world of India working for stronger animal protection laws and teaching others how to utilize the existing laws to the fullest.
They will be attending a workshop hosted by a federation of animal protection groups in September focusing on Animal Legislation. A variety of panels will be held with the goal of teaching these groups how to best use the existing Indian laws to help animals.
Funds are needed for this workshop. If you'd like to donate, please visit the Animal Aid donation page and specify that you'd like your donation to be used for the workshop. Your donation will help ensure that animals have a voice in the Indian legal system.
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