Joining the other new residents of our Home for Retired Bullocks are four horses, a pony named Kali (pictured below), and five dogs (including Bubbly, also pictured below)—all performing animals who were rescued from circuses, where they were treated abominably.

Recently, Animal Rahat was part of a large team effort—which included work by the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations, and other local groups—to remove the animals used in the Rambo and Rajkamal circuses. As a result, 39 animals were confiscated, including elephants, horses, ponies, dogs, cockatoos, parrots, and emus.

The animals were sent to various facilities equipped for species-specific care. Finally, they are free from the harsh circus life spent locked up in cages and pens or performing meaningless, confusing tricks under the constant threat of violence.