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A Second Chance of Life: Saving an Injured Monkey in Anuradhapura
(February 6, 2025)

February 6th started like any other day. Our team was stationed near the sacred Samadhi Pilimaya in Anuradhapura, carrying out our usual animal welfare program. The morning passed with familiar cases—stray dogs needing vaccinations, a few injured cats requiring treatment—but then, something unexpected happened. A desperate call for help came through Facebook. Someone had found a severely injured monkey by the roadside, a victim of a brutal accident with a speeding vehicle. Knowing we were nearby, they decided to bring the poor creature to us.

A Fight for Survival

When the monkey arrived, the sight was heartbreaking. It had lost an arm and a leg, the wounds still fresh and bleeding. The pain it must have been enduring was unimaginable, yet its eyes—clouded with exhaustion—held onto a flicker of life. The kind-hearted people who rescued it had done their best to cover the wounds, but it was clear that immediate medical attention was the only thing standing between this fragile life and death. We quickly sedated the monkey to ease its suffering and started cleaning the wounds. That was the easy part. The real challenge lay ahead. The accident had left behind exposed flesh and shattered bone—an open invitation for infection. Every minute counted. With steady hands and hopeful hearts, we removed the damaged tissue, carefully stitching the deep, gaping wounds at the joints where its limbs had once been. It was a painstaking process, but we knew we had to give this monkey a fighting chance.

Compassion Beyond Conflict

Sri Lanka has been struggling with the issue of monkey overpopulation. Many see them as a nuisance, a growing problem that needs urgent solutions. But at that moment, standing around this wounded creature, we saw something else—compassion, not conflict. Despite the ongoing debate, these villagers didn’t turn away. They didn’t see an inconvenience; they saw a life worth saving. And in that moment, they reminded us all of a simple truth—choosing the easiest and quickest solution is not always choosing the right one. As we watched the monkey slowly awaken after surgery, we couldn’t help but feel hopeful. Its journey to recovery would be long and uncertain, but at least now, it had a chance. And sometimes, a second chance is all it takes to change a life.

A Call for Kindness

This story is not just about an injured monkey. It’s about the kindness that still exists in our communities, about the hands that reach out when others would turn away. If a small group of people can make a difference in one life, imagine what we can do together. Let’s continue to be the voices and the healers for those who cannot speak for themselves. Because every life, no matter how small or inconvenient, deserves compassion.

Mobile vet clinic that brings love and kindness to animals
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Animal compassion art competition Anuradhapura

On September 28, 2024, we proudly marked World Rabies Day with a vibrant public awareness program, featuring an inspiring art competition for kids. Hosted at the Anuradhapura Veterinary Office, this event was a joint mission by Vets for Future, the Anuradhapura Municipal Council, and Justice for Animals. Young artists from the community showcased their creativity, expressing powerful messages of compassion for animals and the importance of rabies eradication through their artwork. The event not only celebrated the talents of these young advocates but also highlighted the critical role of humane practices in animal welfare. This collaborative effort brought together local stakeholders and reinforced our shared commitment to building a future where humans and animals coexist with empathy and safety.


Free Animal Health Care Clinics in Temple

At Vets for Future, we are committed to addressing the challenges stray animals face in Sri Lanka. One of our recent initiatives involved conducting free dog care clinics in temples nationwide. This compassionate program was made possible through our collaboration with Dharma Voices for Animals, an American animal welfare organization that promotes kindness towards all living beings.

Temples often become safe havens for stray animals, especially dogs. However, the situation has worsened in recent years due to the abandonment of unwanted newborn puppies at temples. While these sacred spaces provide temporary shelter, the rising population of stray dogs has created problems for the animals and the surrounding communities. Many of these dogs suffer from illnesses, injuries, and malnutrition without access to proper care.

To tackle this issue, we organized free clinics to treat the animals living in temples. Our dedicated veterinarians and volunteers provide vaccinations, sterilizations, and treatments for injuries and illnesses. Alongside medical care, we worked to raise awareness among temple caretakers and local communities about humane animal management, including the importance of sterilizations to control stray populations. Together, we are working towards a future where animals are treated with compassion, and communities and animals coexist in harmony.

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