Zinda Survived the Accident — Now He’s Fighting to Walk Again

Zinda was brought to Baw Baw Animal Welfare with a painfully enlarged abdomen that had been worsening for nearly two weeks. Behind his tired eyes is a life that has already endured so much.

Zinda is believed to be the victim of a road traffic accident, carrying both visible wounds and hidden internal trauma. Although he is still able to urinate and defecate, he is very weak. A neurological examination revealed slow reflexes and reduced muscle control. Most concerning, his anal sphincter remains relaxed — a worrying sign of possible nerve damage caused by the accident. He also has multiple wounds on his body — painful reminders of a harsh past that no animal should ever experience.

Zinda has never received routine vaccinations or consistent medical care. Only recently dewormed, he is fragile and vulnerable, now depending entirely on us to fight for his survival.

Our veterinary team immediately began intensive treatment, including:

Ceftriaxone (antibiotic therapy) - Dexamethasone (to reduce inflammation and spinal swelling) - Neurobion (to support nerve function) - IV fluids (Normal Saline and Dextrose) to stabilize and strengthen him

Right now, Zinda needs:

Continued hospitalization and close monitoring - Ongoing medications and supportive care - Diagnostic testing to better assess internal injuries - Nutritional support and wound management

Recovery from neurological trauma is uncertain and requires time, specialized care, and constant monitoring. Baw Baw Animal Welfare is committed to giving Zinda every possible chance — but we cannot do it alone.

💛 Your donation will go directly toward his life-saving treatment, hospitalization, medications, and diagnostics.

Every dollar helps strengthen him. Every contribution increases his chances of recovery. Every share spreads hope. Zinda survived the accident. Now he needs us to help him survive the aftermath. Please consider donating today and becoming part of Zinda’s fight for life.

3/4/26 Update

It is with the heaviest hearts that we share this update.

Sweet Zinda, who had already endured so much suffering in his short life, passed away last night at the hospital.

When Zinda first came into the care of Baw Baw Animal Welfare, his fragile body told the story of unimaginable hardship. Believed to be the victim of a road traffic accident, he arrived with a painfully enlarged abdomen, multiple wounds, neurological weakness, and signs of possible nerve damage. Despite everything, he fought quietly and bravely.

Our veterinary team began immediate intensive treatment — antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, nerve support, IV fluids — doing everything possible to stabilize him and ease his pain. For a moment, we hoped his strength would carry him through.

But in the days that followed, Zinda developed severe diarrhea and began struggling to breathe. Gradually, his appetite faded. His water intake decreased. His small, tired body grew weaker and weaker despite continued hospitalization and supportive care.

Last night, surrounded by the veterinary team who refused to give up on him, Zinda took his final breath. We are devastated.

Though we could not save him, we are grateful that his final days were not spent alone on the streets in pain. He was warm. He was medicated. He was cared for. He was loved. In his last chapter, he knew kindness.

Thank you to every single person who donated, shared his story, and kept him in your thoughts. Your compassion allowed us to give Zinda dignity, comfort, and relief in his final days. That matters. It always matters.

Some battles are simply too heavy for broken bodies to win. But love showed up for him — and that is something no accident could take away.

Run free, sweet Zinda. No more pain. No more suffering. Only peace now.