In May, Network for Animals continued vital work to help dogs, cats and equines around the world who have no- one else to turn to – and all our life-saving work was made possible thanks to the compassion of our dedicated supporters.
From the gold mines of Tanzania to the busy streets of Morocco, read on to find out how your kindness brought food, care and hope to animals in need in May.
EAST AFRICA
Tanzania – Arusha 
Rushing food and care to 100+ rescue dogs at a small, overwhelmed animal shelter
Credit: NFA/Byron Seale
Our partner, Mbwa Wa Africa (‘Dogs of Africa’ in Swahili), is the only registered animal shelter in a region spanning 14,500 square miles (37,500 km²). The shelter is a haven for more than 100 abandoned, abused and disabled dogs – many with permanent disabilities who may never find loving forever homes anywhere else. But with the cost of food and special medication rising each month, the shelter was overwhelmed.
Thanks to our supporters’ generosity, we stepped in to help; for the next three months, the dogs will have food and medication, and salaries will be covered for the shelter’s dedicated dog carers. Asante sana (thank you) from the animals, and from all of us fighting to make their lives better.
Read the original article here.
Tanzania – Geita
Providing a sanctuary for sick, injured and abused donkeys working in gold mines
Credit: LAZAWO
In Geita, Tanzania, more than 2,800 donkeys are worked to the brink of death at small-scale gold mines. Day after painful day, the animals are forced to haul back-breaking loads, leaving them with agonizing injuries.
Our partner, the Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO), is the only group working across six mines in the region, providing vital vaccinations and emergency medical care for sick, injured and abused donkeys.
But the reality is that without a dedicated sanctuary, donkeys are forced straight back into brutal labor before they have had a chance to heal. With help from our donors, we are working to build a dedicated donkey sanctuary on-site – a safe space where sick and injured donkeys can finally rest and recover.
Read the original article here.
NORTH AFRICA
Morocco – Marrakech 
Saving carriage horses from a life of unimaginable cruelty
Credit: NFA/David-Barritt
Every day in Marrakech, Morocco, horses drag heavy carriages through the streets, taking tourists on sight-seeing tours through the busy traffic and winding alleys. In the summer, horses often become so weak and dehydrated that they collapse in the street. Most of them are in shocking condition – exhausted, starving, injured and traumatized.
Thanks to our supporters’ donations, we are working alongside our partner, Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Refuge, to carefully monitor conditions for carriage horses, educate horse owners on the importance of rest, proper care and humane treatment, and rescue and rehabilitate horses suffering life-threatening injuries and abuse.
Read the original article here.
Latest updates
World Donkey Day — Press pause on the heartbreaking abuse and see the happy endings you helped make possible for donkeys in Kenya here.
Credit: KSPCA
Ukerewe Island, Tanzania – Our partner, the Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO), vaccinated 2,992 dogs against rabies and sterilized 318 thanks to one generous donor. Read more.
Credit: Lazawo
Azemmour, Morocco – Saved from near-death on the streets by our partner, ERHAM, Fiona the husky recently gave birth to two healthy puppies! Watch the video.
Credit: ERHAM Shelter.
Zimbabwe – We relocated 15 equines to assist anti-poaching teams in their mission to rescue wild animals trapped by snares. Find out more.
Credit: MARES
Nairobi, Kenya – After a devastating fire earlier this year, we helped complete crucial repairs at our partner shelter, the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA), restoring a safe sanctuary for hundreds of vulnerable animals. Watch the video.
Credit: KSPCA
Murcia, Spain – MORE great news for galgos! We helped rescue six abandoned Spanish hunting dogs, rushing them to the safety of our partner shelter, Galgos del Sur, for life-saving rehabilitation. Read more.
Credit: Galgos del Sur
Thank you for being a friend and hero to animals worldwide in May. It is only through the continued generosity of our supporters that we can make a life-saving difference for the dogs, cats, donkeys and horses who so desperately need us.
Banner credit: Mbwa Wa Africa
