Meet the Staff
At Animal Aid, everyone from the cleaner to the driver to the surgeon is an invaluable life source for recovering animals.
Animal Aid’s 35 staff members represent the very best of dedication and compassion.
Even after working 8 or 10 hours, when emergencies arise, staff members usually say yes if their help is needed.
The doctors and veterinary nurses provide technical expertise, but the support staff often see problems and improvements that escape the notice of others.
Manju, cleaner, is a favorite among shelter-dogs.
Workers generally rotate between various areas of the hospital every 10-15 days so that most everyone is comfortable working in each area—“A” kennel where the most critical dogs stay who need daily treatment; “the Mange Range” where dogs with the parasite called mange causes their skin to itch and hair to fall out; “Handicapped Heaven,” “Upper Puppy Town,” “Lower Puppy Town,” and “The Cow and Donkey Paddock.”
Manohar, ambulance driver, is dedicated to managing rescue and release of animals.
The dog catchers are fast, resourceful and gentle. They have to enter unfamiliar neighborhoods where people are sometimes confused or even unfriendly; they sometimes need to enter small or precarious spaces in order to net or catch the dogs in a manner that is safe both to the dogs and to themselves; they have to manage to get the dogs into the ambulance and record all the information about the location and condition of the dogs.
Rescuing a sick buffalo out of Fateh Sagar lake.
When catching bulls and other large animals, the crew must use their own technical abilities to catch the animal, and must often persuade passers-by or observers to get in on the action and help when it comes to lifting and hoisting cows, bulls, and donkeys who are unable to stand.
The drivers are Animal Aid’s very important ambassadors. They must explain our rescue program to curious residents and safely transport the animals and staff in all weather and traffic conditions.
Many of our workers are from the local aboriginal ethnic group called Bhils. They have ancient roots in the Aravalli hills, and their customs, religion and even many words in their language are uniquely Bhil.
Saka is an ever-smiling animal care-giver. Encouraging sick dogs to eat, giving baths, and walking dogs and puppies are some of the many areas where she excels.
Working in harmony despite many cultural, class, age, and caste differences, Animal Aid’s staff fulfill the dream of creating an environment of respect and love for every part of animal care.
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