Holly

HOLLY'S RESCUE STORY

An improper diet, diffused and inflamed joints and deep, infected wounds – that is how we saw Holly at the time of her rescue in December 2018. Holly suffered from multiple joint disorders and severe arthritis, which is the cause of her poor body conformation and leg lameness.  It was evident that she was in pain due to the chronic wounds on her shoulders, some of which had turned septic and had the risk of reaching her bones! With no vision, Holly was initially wary and scared of her surroundings, hence it was our priority to make her feel comfortable in order to begin her medical treatment.

For the first eight months at Wildlife SOS, Holly did not lie down. She preferred to sleep standing up, and this concerned  our veterinarians as her limbs were not strong enough to be able to withstand the discomfort of standing for long. To provide her with support, special mud beds were created so could lie down with ease. But it was the hydrotherapy pool that answered Holly’s call for relief. She found the water in the pool relaxing for her battered legs. She would nap for hours in the pool, and if she had the chance, she would never leave the water! Hydrotherapy proved to be greatly beneficial to her legs. Holly gradually gained strength in her limbs after the much-needed rest. 

She now stands with her dear friend Kalpana, occasionally stealing sugarcanes from her mouth, which shows how Holly has not only gained her physical strength but has also improved by leaps when it comes to her mental wellbeing.