Thanks to our supporters’ compassion, animals around the world continue to receive the care and protection they deserve. Read on for our highlights from the past month.

Appeals in Action

Mityana, Uganda

Stopping scam dog shelters in Uganda

In Mityana, Uganda, fake dog shelters have been capturing strays or stealing pets, deliberately harming them and posting distressing videos on social media to solicit donations from kind-hearted animal lovers.

Thanks to increased global awareness – including a BBC documentary – authorities are cracking down on those responsible for this cruelty and many rescued dogs are being moved to safe care. Thanks to our supporters’ donations, dogs rescued from these scam shelters will receive critically needed food and medical care.

Read the original article here.

Thanks to undercover operations and trusted local teams in Uganda, some of these dogs have escaped the cruelty they once knew and finally found safety. Source: We Won’t Be Scammed

Nairobi, Kenya

Helping to rescue donkeys from illegal slaughter for the skin trade

Despite bans by the African Union and the Kenyan government, thousands of donkeys continue to be illegally killed in Kenya each year for ejiao – a gelatin used in traditional medicine and beauty products made from boiled-down donkey skins. Our partner, the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA), rescues donkeys from traffickers but urgently needs a dedicated animal ambulance to respond more quickly and transport rescued animals safely.

While we haven’t yet reached our fundraising target for the ambulance, we remain committed to supporting this goal – or meeting other critical needs as funding allows.

Read the original article here.

When devastating storms battered Cape Town, vulnerable animals were left cold, hungry and frightened. Donkeys are being illegally killed in Kenya for their skins despite an outright ban. We didn’t reach our goal for a dedicated animal ambulance this time, but we are not done fighting. Source: NFA/Byron Seale

Herut, Israel

Giving injured donkey foal Inbar a second chance

Five-month-old donkey foal Inbar was brutally abused after being taken from her mother in southern Israel, leaving her with severe stab wounds and burns that require months of intensive treatment.

Thanks to our supporters, we raised enough to fund the next few months of Inbar’s food and veterinary care, giving her the best possible chance of a full recovery. We’re delighted to share that she is making excellent progress, with most of her wounds now healed and her bandages removed. She is continuing to recover under close supervision and is safely enjoying life at the sanctuary alongside her mother.

Read the original article here.

Little Inbar was brutally abused and left with severe stab wounds and burns. Thanks to your support, she is healing well and safely enjoying life at the sanctuary. Source: SOS

North Canterbury, New Zealand

Campaigning to bring an end to a cruel cat-killing competition

This month, the annual North Canterbury hunting competition returns to New Zealand, where participants compete for cash prizes by killing as many cats as possible.

With the support of our donors, we’re working with our partner, Cat Rescue Christchurch, to humanely protect feral cats through trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) programs. We’re also increasing advocacy and legal pressure to encourage the New Zealand government to take action against this cruel event and promote humane solutions for managing feral cat populations.

Read the original article here.

We are working to stop North Canterbury’s annual cat-killing competition and pushing the government to choose humane solutions instead. Source: Supplied

Pawsitive Updates

Nairobi, Kenya – You helped us sterilize 39 dogs at the Nairobi Feline Sanctuary. See vets in action.

La Digue, Seychelles – We exceeded our target, sterilizing 209 dogs and cats in just three days. See the impact.

Source: NFA/Byron Seale

United Kingdom – Play the Unity Lottery and stand a chance to win £25,000 every week, all while helping animals in need worldwide. Learn more.

Spain – You helped us change three galgos’ lives for the better. Watch the video.

Kefalonia, Greece – Two-month-old puppy Maya’s second chance. Read more.

Morocco – Add your voice to our petition calling for an end to the killing of street dogs. Sign here.

Worldwide – Leave a lasting legacy for animals by including NFA in your will. Learn more.

New Zealand – Join us in demanding an end to cat killing. Sign here.

Worldwide – Be part of the network that saves animal lives. Sign up for our newsletter.

Making Headlines

Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks and saleyards every year. They need better protection. Read more.

How donkey therapy is helping patients in Paris. Read more.

Source: AP

Research to help dogs live longer, healthier lives could unlock secrets for people to age better, too. Read more.

French Open 2026 shows why more tennis players are travelling with dogs. Read more.

Thank you for being a friend and hero to the dogs, cats, donkeys and horses who depend on us around the world. It is only through the generosity of animal lovers like you that we can continue fighting for a kinder, better future for animals.

Banner source: NFA/Byron Seale