Animal Welfare India Project #15325

Blue Cross of India 50th Year Rescue Fund

by Blue Cross of India

Project Report | Jan 7, 2014
A great start to 2014!

By Ed Pugh | Project Leader

Rescued Puppy

The Blue Cross 50th Year Rescue Fund has got off to a fabulous start, reaching $2875 within the space of 2 months. Edward Pugh, who started the project, completed his challenge of running the Chennai marathon although it was a much bigger challenge than he had thought. With a time of 4 hours 35 minutes he was proud but exhausted!! The supporters of this campaign have helped enormously getting this fundraising project off the ground.

The funds raised so far have been going towards the everyday rescues, needed so often across Chennai. There are calls that come into the office requesting help on such a regular basis and the funds raised make it all the more possible to respond quickly and effectively.

One fine example of how the funding has helped happened on New Year's day. The Blue Cross were informed that a puppy fell into a well five days prior. The puppy was in danger of sinking into the 25 feet of water. A kind soul attempted to rescue the puppy but he was in great danger of drowning, the neighbors screamed and pulled him out.

Through friends he informed The Blue Cross and thanks to the brave work of The Blue Cross Team the puppy was rescued and taken to the Blue Cross Shelter and hospital where it is now recovering.

The photos show this rescue and this remains one of the constant challenges faced by The Blue Cross team, and the donations from kind supporters continue to make it possible.

Edward Finishes the Marathon!

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