Children are killing cats for sport in New Zealand
Right now, in the rural New Zealand farming community of North Canterbury, cats are being slaughtered for sport in a brutal hunting competition. The hunters call this ‘conservation;’ we call it barbaric, government-sanctioned cruelty. Children of all ages are encouraged to catch and shoot cats, with cash prizes for the most felines killed. Introduced to […]
58 donkeys escaped war because of you. Will you help us save 50 more?
After months of preparation and planning, we did it: thanks to your support, 58 donkeys rescued from the horrors of war and abuse in the Middle East have safely touched down in Europe. But our work is not over yet. After flying from Israel to France and Belgium, 58 donkeys are finally beginning […]
Horses worked to death for tourist entertainment in Morocco
Every day in Marrakesh, Morocco, horses pull carriages through the streets, taking tourists on sight-seeing tours through the busy traffic and winding alleys. But behind the picturesque scenes of vibrant marketplaces, ancient buildings and idyllic gardens lies a heartbreaking truth. Horses are dying for human entertainment. Credit: NFA/David Barritt When they’re not […]
2,800 donkeys are being overworked to the brink of death at gold mines in Tanzania
Maisha was just one week old when her mother died after fracturing her leg while working in the gold mines of Geita, Tanzania – a region rich in minerals, but deadly for donkeys. This is the brutal reality for more than 2,800 donkeys in the region, who are forced to work until they collapse – […]
100+ rescue dogs in Tanzania have only one haven – and it’s in trouble
In Arusha, a city near the world-renowned Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, there is just one haven for abandoned, abused and disabled dogs. It is called Mbwa Wa Africa (which means ‘Dogs of Africa’ in Swahili) – our partner and the only registered animal shelter in a region covering 14,500 square miles (37,500 km²). The sanctuary […]
Enemy drones just bombed our crucial animal ambulance in Ukraine for the second time
Our partner in Ukraine – one of the few teams saving animal lives during this horrific war – has just been dealt another blow after their animal ambulance was once again attacked by enemy drones. This is the same ambulance our supporters helped us purchase last year, after their previous vehicle was completely destroyed by […]
Four dogs and cats saved from war in Palestine have a chance to escape the violence
Since the war erupted in 2023, life for our long-term partner in Bethlehem, West Bank, has been a daily struggle. With countless dogs, cats, donkeys and horses abandoned, forgotten and left to fend for themselves, the Animal and Environment Association (AEA) has fought to rescue as many animal lives as possible – but every […]
Disabled dogs can once again run free in Morocco
In Tangier, Morocco, where thousands of street dogs struggle to survive every day, 18 disabled dogs were destined to die – until our partner, SFT Sanctuary, stepped in. The vets recommended euthanasia. Others simply turned a blind eye to their suffering. And no-one was willing to take them in – no-one except SFT. Credit: […]
Drowning in debt, these dedicated animal-lovers refuse to turn a single animal away
In Montevideo, Uruguay, there’s a small, overwhelmed animal shelter called APA El Refugio. You’ve probably never heard of it – few have – but for around 320 rescued dogs and 30 cats, it’s the only thing standing between life and death. Despite drowning in debt, the team never turns a single animal away. […]
100 war-torn donkeys have new homes waiting in Europe – we just need to get them there
100 donkeys, all survivors of nightmarish war and abuse in the Middle East, finally have the chance to escape and start over in Europe. But we desperately need your help to get them there. We have planned a massive emergency relocation of 100 donkeys rescued from war and abuse in the Middle East to […]