Vantara offers full support for Madhuri’s return

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 6: Vantara, the animal rescue centre in Gujarat today said that it fully supports efforts to bring back Madhuri, a 36-year-old elephant, to her original home in Kolhapur.
Madhuri the elephant, also known as Mahadevi, was shifted from Kolhapur’s Nandani Math to Vantara’s facility in Jamnagar last month, following a Bombay High Court order based on a petition from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
In a statement issued, Vantara said, “Vantara will extend full support to any application filed by the Jain Math and the Government of Maharashtra before the Court requesting Madhuri’s return to Kolhapur.”
“Subject to the Court’s approval, Vantara will provide complete technical and veterinary assistance for her safe and dignified return,” they added.
Run by Anant Ambani, Vantara is a sprawling wildlife rescue and rehab center home to over 1.5 lakh animals from more than 2,000 species.
It claimed Madhuri had been abused for years before being relocated and is now recovering under expert care.
As a long-term solution, Vantara proposed establishing a satellite rehabilitation centre for Madhuri in Kolhapur.
It said the new facility will be developed in collaboration with the Math, the Maharashtra Government, and animal welfare experts.
The plan includes, a hydrotherapy pond and swimming area, laser therapy rooms and rehab spaces, a night shelter and large open area without chains, a sand pit for natural behaviour and play, a fully equipped veterinary clinic for 24/7 care and soft rubber floors and sand mounds for resting and relief from joint pain and foot rot.
“The land will be chosen in consultation with the Math’s head and state officials, Vantara said, adding that its team is ready to start work once permissions are in place.

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