From suffering to safety – three rescued dogs have a once-in-a-lifetime chance at freedom
We have a life-changing opportunity for three abused dogs to share with you. In Spain, hunting season has begun – and for thousands of galgos (Spanish greyhounds), that means abandonment, torture or death. But for three lucky survivors – Neptune, Rex and Harlo – there is finally a glimmer of hope. Rescued from a life […]
Thai shelter faces eviction, putting 10 years of life-saving work at risk
For more than a decade, Rescue PAWS Thailand has been a lifeline for abandoned, sick and suffering animals. From a humble base on the grounds of a temple, this small team has sterilized more than 15,000 animals, vaccinated tens of thousands, and found loving homes for over 600 dogs and cats. Now, the 40 animals […]
Thousands of Spanish hunting dogs are about to be thrown away like trash
In Spain, hunting season is about to begin – but for hundreds of ‘hunting dogs’ called galgos, this season will bring nothing but suffering. For many hunters, galgos are little more than a tool, to be cruelly disposed of when they have “outlived their purpose.” Trained to kill over months of brutal, abusive training, these […]
Dogs injured in Ukraine war need emergency surgeries and medical care
As Russian missiles continue to lay waste to Ukraine, countless injured, malnourished and abandoned animals are desperate for expert medical care – but without essential veterinary supplies, our team is struggling, always fearful lives will be lost if the medicines run out. Every day is a living nightmare for the animal victims of war – […]
10 tortured dogs found during an emergency raid in Kenya
In just three minutes, we saved 10 dogs and puppies from nightmarish cruelty in Kenya. This past weekend, the Network for Animals East Africa team worked with our partner, the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA), to carry out a dangerous undercover raid on an illegal dog hawker in Kitengela, just […]
Crucial animal shelter in South Africa is at breaking point
Fallen Angels Pet Rescue, one of our longest-standing partner shelters in South Africa, is in crisis. South Africa’s economy is in trouble, and many people have lost their jobs – resulting in a heartbreaking increase in the number of animals being surrendered or abandoned at the shelter and more strays roaming the streets. As I […]
Injured and disabled dogs in Zimbabwe need your help to once again run free
We’re writing to you today from Zimbabwe, where we’re visiting our long-time partner, the Friend Animal Foundation (FAF), a sanctuary that has become the last hope for animals in one of the world’s most broken economies. FAF is home to nearly 700 animals, including 160 cats, several rescued farm animals and 464 dogs – many […]
Unwanted dogs are discarded like trash in this Greek wasteland
Just outside the bustling Greek city of Athens lies Aspropyrgos – a vast, semi-rural area of scrubland and deserted buildings. This lawless wasteland is also home to thousands of starving, abandoned dogs. This is where unwanted dogs are discarded and left to die. Credit: NFA/Justine Haralambous Close to the city and with few prying eyes, […]
A dog owner crippled his puppy then abandoned him to die.
What happened to Bliss is almost too cruel to comprehend. While mowing the lawn, his owner ran over Bliss’s back leg, slicing it off – but instead of seeking help, the owner heartlessly dumped him. Bliss was saved by our partner shelter, Azil Prijatelji in Čakovec, a quiet corner of Croatia. Without our partner, this […]
The war isn’t over for animals in the Middle East
After 12 terrifying days of conflict between Israel and Iran, a fragile ceasefire is in place. But for the animals, the nightmare is far from over. As bombs fell and civilians fled, countless pets were left behind – abandoned in shattered homes, or dropped at overwhelmed shelters by desperate families with nowhere else to turn. […]