Ariel, The Donkey You Helped Save, Has Given Birth!
We’re delighted to let you know that Ariel, a pregnant donkey your donations helped save, has given birth to a healthy foal – little Ballina! You may remember that in June 2021, our partner organization in Zimbabwe, MARES (Matabeleland Animal Rescue & Equine Sanctuary), alerted us to a heart-breaking scene of cruelty. A frightened donkey lay […]
Namibia Horse Rescue Update: Food Rushed To Horses; Mother And Baby Reunited!
Namibia horse rescue update: Last week, we told you about the 32 horses and 3 foals that we helped rescue from drowning in the Orange River, on the border of South Africa and Namibia. The majority of the horses are still on the main island, but for one astounding exception: during the chaotic rescue, one […]
NFA Wishes Founder, Brian Davies, A Happy 87th Birthday!
Wishing a very happy 87th birthday to our founder and tireless champion for the animals, Brian Davies! We wish him a wonderful day with his wife and CEO of Network for Animals, Gloria, who like Brian has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for animals in desperate need. Happy birthday from […]
Why Science Says You Should Pet Your Dog Before You Leave
We know the perfect time to pet our pooches is any time, but there is one particular moment when it is extra important: before we leave the house. New research has revealed that our dogs are not terribly upset while we are away – as long as we have given them some affection before we leave. The […]
How We’re Helping The Donkeys Of Bela-Bela, South Africa!
Your donations have helped improve the lives and eased the load of working donkeys in rural South African townships, giving these gentle creatures the relief they desperately needed. In the poor township of Bela-Bela, in South Africa, using donkeys to earn a living is a way of life. Donkeys are used to transport heavy loads […]
Victory Against Animal Abuse In Bela-Bela, South Africa!
In December 2021, a donkey owner in Bela-Bela, South Africa, was sentenced to two years in prison for negligence and abandonment of his donkeys. It is a vindication of our work, a rare victory for animal welfare and a sign of positive change for the future. Recently, our partner Marc Ward of Have a Heart […]
Little Acts Of Kindness: Helping To Improve The Lives Of Animals In The Sedgefield Community of South Africa!
Network for Animals is happy to have contributed towards the great work of Sedgefield Animal Matters (SAM), a small team of dedicated volunteers working to improve the lives of animals in the Sedgefield community of South Africa. SAM specializes in rescuing and rehoming abused, abandoned and unwanted domestic animals and providing food and care to […]
Remember Apollo? From Deliberately Maimed In Jordan To Living His Best Life In Texas!
In February 2021, we appealed to you for support in helping poor Apollo, a dog who was deliberately hit by a car in Jordan and left badly injured on the roadside. At the time, the extent of his injuries was unclear, but he appeared to be paralyzed and the odds of him being able to […]
Little Acts Of Kindness: Making A Difference For Animals In Khayelitsha, South Africa!
Recently, we were alerted to a desperate situation in the South African township of Khayelitsha – 100 dogs and 28 cats at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic faced starvation because of critically low food supplies. These kinds of situations are the exact reason we established our Little Acts of Kindness program – so of course, we […]
Little Acts Of Kindness: Pretty Boy And JP Have A Second Chance At Happiness, Thanks To You!
Recently, we were alerted to the tragic plight of two animals rescued by African Tails, a non-profit organization that works with many of the township animals of Cape Town, South Africa. Pretty Boy and JP, a cat and dog both rescued in rural parts of the Western Cape, were both in a shocking state on […]