Aloka needed surgery to repair a painful leg/knee injury that veterinarians identified as an orthopedic issue, likely linked to an older accident he suffered years ago in India.

Quick scoop on the surgery

  • Aloka, known as the “Peace Dog” walking with Buddhist monks on a multistate “Walk for Peace,” underwent leg surgery in South Carolina after his injury worsened during the pilgrimage.
  • The procedure was an orthopedic operation on his knee/leg to stabilize the joint and relieve chronic pain from a lingering injury believed to date back to when he was struck by a vehicle as a stray in India.
  • The surgery was completed successfully and faster than expected, with the veterinary team describing it as a privilege to care for him.

What exactly was wrong?

  • Reports describe the problem as a long-standing leg/knee injury that had been troubling him over time, not a sudden new trauma from the current walk.
  • The injury appears to have been aggravated by the extended miles of walking during the peace pilgrimage, prompting vets and caretakers to decide surgery was necessary for his long‑term mobility and comfort.

How is Aloka recovering?

  • Vets have put Aloka on a strict rehab plan: in the first week after surgery, he is only allowed to walk up to about 10 minutes at a time, up to six times a day, with gradual increases as he heals.
  • Updates from local news and the walk organizers say he is recovering well, and the hope is that once fully healed, he may be able to rejoin or symbolically continue the Walk for Peace.

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