Behind the scenes at Animal Aid: why we need Unlimited Unleashed

Have you ever wondered what Animal Aid looks like behind the scenes? Now’s your chance to find out.

Join our Executive Director, Claire Abrams Myers, as she takes you on a tour of our current hospital spaces, introduces you to some of the animals in our care and explains the challenges we face every day as we work to treat and protect the ill and injured animals of Udaipur.

The constraints of our current home

For 25 years, Animal Aid has operated on rented land, working within the limitations of our existing infrastructure. As calls to our rescue helpline continue to increase and more animals need our help, our hospital has reached full capacity. Every day, our teams face the challenge of organising limited space to meet the individual needs of the animals in our care.

In this behind-the-scenes tour, Claire shows you how we manage the treatment of around 300 dogs in our dog hospital, where dedicated, calmer and quieter spaces in our new hospital will make a meaningful difference to dogs on their healing journeys.

We then visit our large animal hospital, where around 100 cows, bulls, donkeys and buffalos are recovering from injuries sustained while living on the streets of Udaipur.

For animals who arrive unable to stand, having a comfortable space to recover and receive regular assistance is essential. Ideally, recumbent cows and bulls need help to stand three to four times a day. Currently, because our staff must lift each animal manually, we are only able to do this once a day.

A new era of rescue

Our new and permanent hospital sanctuary will provide the space and infrastructure needed to introduce a hydraulic lifting machine, allowing us to help these animals stand more safely and frequently. Purpose-built facilities will also enable us to create dedicated treatment and recovery areas designed around the needs of the animals we care for.

After years of working within the constraints of rented land, our new home will revolutionise how we rescue, treat and care for animals in Udaipur.

We cannot do this alone. Every donation, no matter the size, will bring us one step closer to making this dream a reality. Please watch, share and help us give these animals the future they deserve.