I went to Egypt. It changed my life.
Kryssie Francis is a graduate of the Ingraham Institute of Zoopharmacognosy and is living in Luxor, Egypt running a Street Clinic for working Animals and helping the rescued Animals at ACE (Animal Care in Egypt ), Brooke and AWOL
I stayed with Kryssie in January this year (2009) for two weeks as a volunteer.
What a privilege it was for me and what a lot of work there is to be done.
The Animals there and their owners need help. Look
The early stage of setting up a charity is in motion. Funds are required to treat the Animals with essential oils, aloe vera, other secondary metabolites, bandages and cotton wool as well as other supplies such as dressing tape, humane harnesses etc
The beautiful mule above was so closed down until he received Linden Blossom. Soon he was forward at his door taking rose and peppermint also. He had been badly burned in a stable fire. Kryssie had been administering aloe vera to his burns which the vets were very happy with. The mule has since recovered and been returned to his owner. Let's wish them a good future. See below
As a volunteer I worked at Kryssie's Street Clinic and at Ace
The horse above is desperately undernourished and weak. He took rose and linden blossom but was probably more in need of food. We urged his owner to get him alfalfa grass, which he did thank goodness. Kryssie sees this horse every few days and we are so concerned for him. His wounds are getting worse. Kryssie is doing everything she can for him.
Above, despite all the vets efforts, three animals that were unable to pull through. They were given all the help possible and the two donkeys in the fore were offered secondary metabolites and hands on healing which they selected
Above is a picture of Kryssie offering comforting oils to a beautiful soul who was beyond medical treatment at the hospital. He took oils and we gave him hands on healing as the vet gently put him to sleep. As crude as it may look, most animals do not have such a dignified ending unless they are lucky enough to make it to ACE hospital. As my first experience of helping an animal pass over in this way I felt it an honour and a privilege which will stay with me all my life. All of us present were deeply moved.
Some of the stable lads at ACE - Animal Care in Egypt When I first went to ACE the stable lads appeared quite wary of me... they laughed together ...probably sharing a joke. We didn't share the same language...I spoke English and they spoke Arabic. At feeding and mucking out times the lads had difficulty whilst in the horse's and donkey's stables as some of the Animals were aggressive.
However after a few days of taking oils the Animals were a lot more relaxed and if there was a problem with the lads entering a stable I would offer the animal rose and linden blossom and the lads saw how the Animal would relax and let them in to muck out and feed.
Despite the fact the lads and I did not speak the same language, the language of the oils cut through the barriers. The boys and I would exchange comments ... although we did not truly understand what we were saying to each other. They understood that the oils were good and wanted to know more... I couldn't tell them anything because of our language barriers but the oils spoke for themselves ...and the lads are keen to use them...
Ultimately the aim is to raise funds to create a Rehabilitation and Retirement Centre for the working animals, which will be as self-sufficient as possible, thus creating employment for the local people. In addition to this would be an Education Centre on site for training in animal care and husbandry, to improve the lifestyle and health of working animals which in turn would benefit the owners of the animals. The vast majority of the owners live in poverty and rely heavily on their animals to provide their income.
While with Kryssie I was able to take time out to take in the wondrous sights and see some of the amazing antiquities and history of Egypt. This included a day in the Valley of the Kings, a visit to the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. A trip on a Falouka (sail boat) along the River Nile. A visit to a beautiful Arabian Horse Stud owned by a friend of Kryssie's.
I can thoroughly recommend visiting as a Volunteer for an experience of a lifetime for those who want to help and make a difference.
Please email Kryssie for additional information and will be happy to tailor an experience for you. Due to the heat in summer months trips visits are recommended through September to May.
Also any donations will be most gratefully received on behalf of the Animals. Please contact either of the above
The information and the photo's included here are just a 'tip of the iceberg' so to speak. There are many suffering, and conditions can be worse.
Above shows ACE vets and staff working to save a working horse with a severed tendon
Although warned not to go near the horse pictured above due to his aggressive behaviour he soon responded to rose absolute, yarrow, lots of linden blossom, peppermint and lots of ylang ylang. A young stallion - traumatised and an honour to work with.
Due to his change in behaviour the stable lads working at ACE took notice in the work being carried out with the oils and became inquisitive.
Taking time out to explore the many sights of Egypt. Above, in Karnak Temple, a peaceful spot, ideal for meditation, peace and quiet: an essential balance for anyone unaccustomed to the Egyptian way of life. The sights and times of tranquillity helped to make this experience all that it was.