Naina_Marbus
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Injured and abandoned, Bijlee needs your help
Jun 17, 2013
Bijlee the elephant has been made to beg, entertain, walk to weddings for over 50 years. This elephant is in so much pain. She’s been abused and overworked. She’s got wounds on her legs, and maggots eating into those wounds. Her eyes are closed. She eats when the pain isn’t too much. And she keeps trying to get up, but just can’t.
This is Mumbai. About 20 million people live here. You expect to see a lot of people to do something to the elephant that has been lying injured and battling for its life for over four days.
But there are just four people out there. This elephant will die. And not just because her owners didn’t care.
So what can you do:
Animals Matter To Me, an NGO that works for animals, has written consent from the owners, stating that the elephant will now be under the care of AMTM for the next 4 months.
But ATMM needs the following things:
1. A vet with knowledge of treating injured elephants. From any part of the country. A contact number, a lead or any information would help.
2. Someone who can help transport Bijlee to the Animal Hospital in Parel. A crane has been coming in every day. But she’s too weak to stand, and the ropes are not being able to hold her up. A specialized crew who has some idea of transporting large animals would help. Again, any information, any leads would help.
3. Volunteers. Today there were 5 people there. And they need help, to run around, to put pressure on the system, to mobilize support, to organize food, to find vets…you get the drift. Please come. If we have 50,000 people there, we can create a noise and put pressure on the system. Hopefully, some politician or even the state government will come forward.
4. Donate: Generously. Bijlee needs food and medicines. Every little bit you can contribute will help save this magnificent creature. And I believe you get a tax exemption. Even more reason to donate.
She’s covered with black tarpaulin, so her wounds don’t get worse in the pouring rain. If she dies, shame on every one of us. If we can’t save one elephant, how will we save our city, our (country). Please help.
Mail at [email protected]
Send your contribution in favour of “Animals Matter To Me, Mumbai” to:
AMTM Mumbai,
B601, Shyam Nagar, Blue meadows
Off JVLR, Behind Majas depot,
Jogeshwari (East)- Mumbai 400060
Landmark – Ganpati Mandir Lane.
Online fund transfers can be done to our savings bank account (SB a/c) in the name of:
“Animals Matter to Me, Mumbai”
SB Account number – 911010036376599
IFSC/RTGS Code: UTIB0000395
Axis Bank, MIDC branch, Andheri(E), Mumbai-400 093
Donations tax exempted under section 80G. Receipts will be couriered
Call Ganesh 9819380310 Shormistha 9820884062 Parag 9867303540
http://www.firstpost.com/mumbai/injured-and-abandoned-bijlee-the-elephant-needs-your-help-877897.html
Jun 17, 2013
Bijlee the elephant has been made to beg, entertain, walk to weddings for over 50 years. This elephant is in so much pain. She’s been abused and overworked. She’s got wounds on her legs, and maggots eating into those wounds. Her eyes are closed. She eats when the pain isn’t too much. And she keeps trying to get up, but just can’t.
This is Mumbai. About 20 million people live here. You expect to see a lot of people to do something to the elephant that has been lying injured and battling for its life for over four days.
But there are just four people out there. This elephant will die. And not just because her owners didn’t care.
So what can you do:
Animals Matter To Me, an NGO that works for animals, has written consent from the owners, stating that the elephant will now be under the care of AMTM for the next 4 months.
But ATMM needs the following things:
1. A vet with knowledge of treating injured elephants. From any part of the country. A contact number, a lead or any information would help.
2. Someone who can help transport Bijlee to the Animal Hospital in Parel. A crane has been coming in every day. But she’s too weak to stand, and the ropes are not being able to hold her up. A specialized crew who has some idea of transporting large animals would help. Again, any information, any leads would help.
3. Volunteers. Today there were 5 people there. And they need help, to run around, to put pressure on the system, to mobilize support, to organize food, to find vets…you get the drift. Please come. If we have 50,000 people there, we can create a noise and put pressure on the system. Hopefully, some politician or even the state government will come forward.
4. Donate: Generously. Bijlee needs food and medicines. Every little bit you can contribute will help save this magnificent creature. And I believe you get a tax exemption. Even more reason to donate.
She’s covered with black tarpaulin, so her wounds don’t get worse in the pouring rain. If she dies, shame on every one of us. If we can’t save one elephant, how will we save our city, our (country). Please help.
Mail at [email protected]
Send your contribution in favour of “Animals Matter To Me, Mumbai” to:
AMTM Mumbai,
B601, Shyam Nagar, Blue meadows
Off JVLR, Behind Majas depot,
Jogeshwari (East)- Mumbai 400060
Landmark – Ganpati Mandir Lane.
Online fund transfers can be done to our savings bank account (SB a/c) in the name of:
“Animals Matter to Me, Mumbai”
SB Account number – 911010036376599
IFSC/RTGS Code: UTIB0000395
Axis Bank, MIDC branch, Andheri(E), Mumbai-400 093
Donations tax exempted under section 80G. Receipts will be couriered
Call Ganesh 9819380310 Shormistha 9820884062 Parag 9867303540
http://www.firstpost.com/mumbai/injured-and-abandoned-bijlee-the-elephant-needs-your-help-877897.html
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