Pari

PARI'S REHABILITATION STORY

Barely able to walk, Pari was compelled to tread along the streets as a begging elephant. She was also forced to stand at weddings for long hours while she endured pain, which resulted in a malnourished body and one of the worst foot conditions we had ever witnessed.

When Wildlife SOS found her, she was shackled. A heavy saddle was tied to her back with coarse ropes, along with an ankush (bullhook) and spears hanging from it. These tools of torture had been long used to severely batter and bruise her. Despite a life of abuse, Pari gradually trusted our rescue team as  they offered her several bananas.

The Wildlife SOS rescue team made all efforts to make Pari feel comfortable during the journey. She was provided warm blankets in the Elephant ambulance, along with cucumbers and more bananas, and frequent pit stops on the way.

Her emaciated appearance masked her fairly young age of 20; she looked much older! Subsequent medical examinations at the Treatment Unit also revealed a multitude of injuries, including abscesses on cheek, temple and elbow joints, bony hindlimbs, septic ulcers near hip joints, a protruding spine, severe abscesses and necrosis on foot pads and toenails. The most visible and distinguishable feature of this elephant was an abnormal posture. Her poor health and a compromised gait indicated that she suffered neglect and lack of medical attention. Having been tied to a short chain for long hours has permanently deformed Pari’s hindlimbs.

Her initial treatment included her receiving proper nutrition, antibiotics, supplements and treats. Laser therapy for pain management continues to provide relief to Pari’s joints and limbs. Pari shows determination and a distinct will power to heal, and our team continues to carry out its extensive, long-term treatment plan.