About 9 months ago, during the month of August in 2011, a sensitive samaritan brought a kite to our shelter. He informed us that he found the kite lying on the road, being attacked by the dogs. He took pity on the bird, picked it up and brought it to PFA Agra

                 We performed a complete examination and found out that the feather on the right side was totally damaged and was not in a position to be healed completely. Unfortunately this meant that the kite might never be able to fly again. All we could do was carry out supportive therapy to bring it out of its current weak and emaciated condition. This we did for about a month or so and finally it was strong enough, but as expected, unable to fly. Consequently we had to keep the bird in a room so as to protect it from other dogs in our shelter.

                 About a month ago we again received two more kites in a similar condition. One was suffering from diarrhoea and the other was electrocuted. The one which was electrocuted was unable to fly. The other one was able to fly but only short distances and low heights. Since we dont have a bird enclosure yet in our shelter, we again had to leave these birds in a room with the other kite. Now there were 3 kites in one room.

                We felt quite sad and miserbale by the fact that these birds, who are used to soaring high in the sky in open air, were now confined to one room. We HAD to do something about it.

                In our attempt to help these birds, we called the doctors of the wildlife sanctuary in Keetham, Agra. We explained to them our cases and asked them if we could leave them there with them as they are all specialised wildlife doctors, and they would be better equipped to rehabilitate these birds. Thankfully, they agreed to help out.

               We took the birds there and left them in a bird enclosure, in open air. The birds felt quite calm and relaxed and this made us happy and relieved.

               Today, out of the 3 kites, one has completely healed and has been released. The other two kites are being looked after by the doctors and hopefully, maybe, one day they may fly. Wishful thinking, but who knows, there is always hope...

Small miracles like these, knowing that a life was saved, give us a sense of fulfilment, which gives us strength to move on and continue with our work. This would not been possible if it weren't for your donations. You are as much a rescuer of these kites as any of us. This is how your donations to PFA Agra are making a difference in the lives of stray animals, who otherwise would have died agonizing deaths, with no one to look after them or care for them. There are many more out there waiting to be rescued and who need our attention and care...Please help us help THEM!!