Caring Claire!

While a part of the world is hell bent on treating human beings like they brutally treat animals, we have on this planet a few people who prefer to differ. Not that most of us are brutal towards the four-legged beings, but to our best we do is, sympathaize with animals. seeing a dog, a cat, a goat...suffering in the street, we feel sorry and move ahead. But just recently I came across a charming young gal, who not only felt sad for these helpless animals, but also took upon herself to treat, love and care after these living things. talking to her made me realize that one doesnt have to be different from others to bring the change, all one has to have is a difference in opinion and the gut to take charge.

Meet 22 year old Melborne born Claire Abrams, who has been living at Udaipur ever since she was a school girl. This young girl is a rare combination of the bold and the beautiful. Beautiful not only by looks but through her deeds as well, and bold because she dared to bring in a revolution, one we might just dream of. While many of us detest coming across street animals, Claire, along with her parents, runs a rescue centre, hospital and sanctuary called ‘Animal Aid Unlimited’ for the ownerless street animals of Udaipur. Shares Claire, “ my parents have always had a great compassion for these unspoken beings and this encouraged me to be a part of this mission that helps to bring relief to these suffering creatures. ” in order to heal and nurture the abandoned and sick animals Claire, along with her parents, has made efforts to learn to deal with street animals. Says Claire, “ we often wondered if people would come forward to lend a hand thus helping us cure more and more suffering animals. And gradually but surely more and more people have learnt to call us at Animal Aid to report suffering animals in the city. Such kindness and empathy go a long way to make the world a pleasurable place for these speechless creatures. Immunizing street dogs against rabies, conducting humane education programs, encouraging people of all ages including children, to respect and be kind towards the street animals thus spreading awareness on empathy towards animals are some of the silent features of Animal Aid Unlimited. One wonders how they manage to keep the animals. Clarie informs, “ we have a 88,000 Sq.ft. rented land at Badi. The place is a shelter to around 250 animals. Various animals like cows, donkeys, dogs etc, of which some suffer from different ailments and some are crippled and wounded, reside here.”

I bow to you Claire for all your sincere efforts. Good luck and god bless you!