How we helped animals around the world in January

THE BALKANS

Pristina, Kosovo

Funding life-saving food, water and care for dogs with nowhere else to turn

Prishtina Dog Shelter has been a lifeline for street dogs in Kosovo, saving over 6,000 lives since it opened its doors in 2004. In January, this haven was in jeopardy. With only one functioning water well and skyrocketing food and veterinary costs, the shelter faced the unthinkable: being forced to turn needy dogs away.

Thanks to our supporters’ generosity, we funded the installation of a much-needed second water well and helped cover critical food and veterinary bills. This eased pressure on the shelter and empowered the team to continue rescuing dogs who would otherwise be left to suffer.

Read the original article here.

Credit: NFA/Dejan Radic

Podgorica, Montenegro

Rushing aid to animals when deadly floods destroyed their only shelter

In January, deadly floods tore through central Montenegro, devastating Pet-a-Tet, one of the country’s few truly humane animal shelters. Against the odds, all 78 dogs and cats survived – rescued by shelter staff, volunteers and emergency services who ferried the animals to safety by boat or kayak. But saving the animals was just the first step in addressing this crisis. Food and medical supplies were destroyed, kennels left unusable and electrical equipment ruined while the shelter’s rescue vehicle was left beyond repair.

Thanks to your compassion during this critical time, emergency funds were allocated to replace destroyed food supplies and purchase new electrical equipment to safely store vital vaccines and medications. Because of you, the shelter can begin to recover and the animals who call it home are not alone.

Read the original article here.

Rescue teams saved every cat and dog from the flooded Pet-a-Tet shelter (left). Now that the water has receded, cleanup and repairs are underway as we deliver food to the animals (right). Credit: NFA/Dejan Radic

Kefalonia, Greece

Feeding and caring for hundreds of cats when seasonal kindness disappears

Every summer, tourists flock to the Greek island of Kefalonia, enjoying its beauty while incidentally helping to feed the hundreds of street cats on the island with leftover food. But when winter arrives, the visitors vanish and with them the cats’ lifeline.. We work to control the street cat population through our spay and neuter program and our team feeds and supports more than 400 cats each month in colonies across 14 villages.

Our supporters’ donations enabled us to purchase enough cat food to supply all 14 cat colonies for the month ahead. Thanks to you, the cats of Kefalonia are never truly abandoned and continue to receive food, sterilization and veterinary care, no matter the season.

Read the original article here.

Credit: NFA

MIDDLE EAST

Herut, Israel

Providing emergency hay for rescued donkeys amid the driest winter in 100 years

In 2025, Israel experienced its driest winter in 100 years. Severe drought devastated agriculture, leaving hay dangerously scarce and when our partner, Starting Over Sanctuary (SOS), could find any, the cost was crippling. The 800 rescued donkeys were in immediate danger of going hungry.

Thanks to our supporters’ kindness, along with the help of several special major donors, we were able to fund an emergency stockpile of hay, ensuring SOS has enough food to keep its donkeys fed through the harsh winter weeks ahead.

Read the original article here.

Credit: SOS

Latest Updates

Afghanistan – It’s been three months since we helped save the Nowzad sanctuary and animal hospital. See the progress.

Credit: NOWZAD

Israel – Sunny’s second chance, thanks to animal-lovers like you! Read more.

Kenya – 512 rescued cats and kittens fed over the holidays. See the festive feline joy.

Montenegro – From deadly leishmania to health and happiness. See Daffy and Sunny’s transformation.

Tanzania – One full year of life-saving care for Arusha’s hard-working donkeys. See the impact.

Credit: NFA

Thailand – Our partner, Rescue PAWS, has officially opened its new forever shelter. Step inside.

Zimbabwe – 101 animals sterilized in 2025, thanks to our monthly donors. Join the circle.

Worldwide – Your compassion for animals can live on. Learn more about leaving a legacy.

In the news

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Norway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move. Read more.

Thank you for being a friend and hero to animals around the world in January. With you by our side in 2026, we know this will be another year of reaching animals in the most desperate situations and giving them the second chance they deserve.

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