Thank you, as always, for your support of Animal Rahat—it is so crucial. This month, the program’s vets and staff have relieved the suffering of thousands of animals, changed some truly awful practices, and rescued quite a few animals.

First, here are some of the sanctuary rescues, who are having an extra treat and participating in the recent celebration of Diwali—the “festival of lights,” during which people share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.

Animal Rahat staffers groomed the animals and gave them massages, and they also performed the traditional Hindu rituals associated with the holiday. In the photos, you can see some of the bullocks in their holiday finery, enjoying their “Prasad” (offerings to the goddess Lakshmi—in this case, some tasty fruits).