The “Sparsham” project, initiated by the ‘Dharma Donkey Sanctuary’ in collaboration with ‘FIAPO’, is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of donkeys working tirelessly in brick kilns and sand transportation in Parali, Ambajogai, and Sagroli. For the past one and a half months, the project has been actively providing medical care and support to these often-overlooked animals, ensuring they receive the attention they need.

One such case involved Rukhman Gavli, who works in a brick kiln on Adas Road, Ambajogai. His donkey had been suffering from watery eyes for the last month, which led to dirt accumulation around the eyes and a noticeable decrease in the donkey’s vision. During a routine health checkup, veterinary assistant Prashant Arkade identified the issue as Lacrimal Disease, a condition affecting the tear ducts. Thanks to the intervention of the “Sparsham” project, the donkey received timely and appropriate treatment.

The initial treatment took place in Ambajogai. However, as the monsoon season began and the brick kilns temporarily closed, Rukhman Gavli and his 12 animals relocated to his village in Kalamb (Dist. Dharashiv). Committed to the welfare of the animals, Prashant Arkade visited Kalamb twice more to continue treating the donkey’s eye condition. After three dedicated visits and ongoing treatment, the donkey’s symptoms improved significantly; the watery eyes ceased, and the donkey’s vision was fully restored.