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These cows come to us in horrible conditions. After meeting with near fatal accidents or sometimes even diseases. People abandon and discard cows like they are trash.The ‘old and useless’ cows are abandoned on roads. Thinking they are dead dogs will eat them alive. - RadhasharanLocated in Rawal Dham, the birthplace of Radha Rani, India Aid Foundation's gowshaala serves as a home for these cows. Every evening, during prayers, the cows gather and sit peacefully, reflecting the deep bond they share with the caregivers.
“I cannot refuse when somebody leaves a sick or injured cow outside my ashram, and I just have to take her in.So, now, Gaushala is home to 400+ cows.” - Radhasharan
Cow represents the giving nature of life to everyone. But, many cows suffer because of ill practices of the dairy industry.
Many cows are stuffed together in a single carriage for days while they are transported
While many young male calves are sold for slaughter as they cannot produce milk. While transporting cows, the transportation is very crowded. Until their death they suffer so much, the pain is unbearable. People make them drink water laced with copper sulphate for them to gain weight which damages their kidney forever.
To mark on their bodies, owners mark them with a burning rod
Hot iron branding results in 3rd degree burns on the animal, so it’s certainly not pleasant, as the branding iron sears through
“Many of these cows are abused non stop. Not given food, left on roads, compelling them to eat plastic. We have pledged to sleep hungry ourselves, but we have made sure that they are fed at all costs. We have taken loans for their food.”
Radhasharan ensures that these cows are fed nutritious meals comprising jaggery, green fodder, mustard oil, salt, and dalia, providing them with the necessary nutrients to thrive. He also provides decent burials to cows who have passed away, ensuring dignity even in death.
Many owners tie their calf's dead body to their mother as otherwise the cows/buffaloes don't produce milk
We are requesting funds to purchase food for cows, including raw materials such as dry grass, daliya, mustard vest, atta, chane ka bhusa, and mustard oil. Additionally, we also require funds for staff salaries, construction costs, transportation, and other related expenses.” - Radhasharan
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Radhasharan's story is one of compassion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a better life for animals often forgotten in the hustle of human progress. As the foundation progresses, it seeks support and collaboration to expand its reach and impact.
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