Success Stories

Over the years, PFA has rescued and rehabilitated thousands of animals. They all have a traumatic past that we helped them put behind. Yet, a few memories stand apart evoking tears, joy and pride.

Luttappi

Luttappi, the fruit bat was orphaned when three weeks old. When rescued, he was found clinging to his dead mother’s electrocuted body. He was hand reared and fostered by PFA secretary Latha Indira. Now six years old, Luttappi enjoys his life with his friend Leon. Luttappi loves people, especially their ears and hair. He can fly, but cannot lead a free life as he cannot survive predators like crows.

Leon

Leon, the fruit bat was rescued as a sub adult with a broken wing. He had to have painful treatments to heal his wounds. Now one and a half years old, Leon still does not like being touched because of his traumatic past. Leon is shy, loves being hand fed but is not as extrovert as Luttappi.

Solomon

Solomon, the rabbit reached us as an injured and abandoned pet. He had one gangrenous leg which had to be amputated. After a long period of treatment and pain, he recovered. He lived a contented life in Duke’s Forest Lodge with his son and a newly acquired harem of five rabbits until he passed away.

Raja

Raja was one of the riding ponies of Shangumugham beach. During a monsoon, Raja was found tied up, severely injured and abandoned. PFA intervened and filed a complaint with the District collector. The police registered a case against the owner (as per Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1962) and arrested him. Raja was confiscated and handed over to PFA. Raja’s chances of recovery were pretty slim as he had worm infested wounds, and was very weak. But with constant care and medical attention at the Rescue Center, he made it. Two years hence, Raja is a robust power pack with bright eyes and a glossy coat. Raja left for his permanent home, the IPAN Hill View Farm Animal Refuge at Masinagudi on July 12, 2015.

Snowy

Snowy, a very lovable, but blind and deaf spitz was abandoned on the NH bypass near Chackai. Unaware that she could be hit and run over by a vehicle, Snowy had started to go to sleep right in the middle of the road. Call it fate or divine intervention, the next vehicle that came along belonged to PFA volunteer Mrs. Maria Jacob who promptly rescued her. Snowy now leads a contented life with her kitty friends in her new foster home. Snowy’s rescue revealed that man can be cruel and merciless enough to abandon a blind, deaf and helpless animal on a main highway, where vehicles tear through at alarming speeds. The fact that Snowy is a gentle, loving animal who adores and trusts every human implicitly makes it even more appalling and inexcusable.

Memu

Memu, the street dog was hit by a train, near Balaramapuram Railway station. He lost his paw and one eye in the accident and was lying beside the track. A passenger spotted him, shifted him to a safe place and informed PFA. Memu was weak, emaciated and the wounds were badly infected when he arrived. The damaged portion of his leg had to be amputated and the bone needed removal. But, his miseries are all in the past now. Memu has recovered well. He is still blind in one eye and has a limp. Yet, he is one happy dog with a home and friends for life at the center.