Our impact for animals in April

AFRICA

Geita, Tanzania

Keeping our donkey medical kits stocked for a year

In the gold-mining region of Geita, Tanzania, there are so many injured donkeys in need of help. Thanks to the sanctuary we built together with our partners, the Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO) and Animal Aid Abroad (AAA), there is always a safe place to take injured, abused and neglected donkeys. But the need is relentless. Every day, donkeys working in small-scale gold mines suffer deep, infected wounds, brutal lacerations from sharp materials or acts of cruelty and terrible injuries from collapsing under heavy loads. And too often, we don’t have enough medical supplies to treat them all.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised enough funds to keep our medical kits fully stocked for an entire year. You are a big part of why no donkey in pain will go untreated in Geita – thank you.

Read the original article here.

Our emergency medical kits for treating donkeys in the gold-mining region of Geita, Tanzania, will remain fully stocked for an entire year thanks to our supporters. Source: NFA/Byron Seale

THE CARIBBEAN

Kingston, Jamaica

Feeding and protecting disaster-stricken cats

In October 2025, Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica with devastating force. Six months on, the crisis is far from over – countless cats are still struggling to survive in the aftermath of one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in history. In Kingston alone, our partner, Only Paws Cat Rescue, estimates that more than 10,000 cats are battling hunger, injury and disease. Ongoing emergency relief efforts, including food and urgent medical care, are critical to their survival.

Thanks to our supporters’ donations, we continue to provide food, vital vaccinations, deworming and parasite treatment for cats in need. Thank you for being a lifeline for these cats – long after Hurricane Melissa has passed.

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Your donations are providing ongoing food and vital medical care to Jamaica’s cats as they continue to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Source: OnlyPaws Cat Rescue

EUROPE

Finland

Fighting for better protection for huskies in the sled dog tourism industry

Across northern Finland, tens of thousands of huskies are suffering out of sight as sled dog ride experiences explode in popularity. When the tourists aren’t around, many of these dogs are chained, confined to small cages and severely neglected. When they can no longer run, they are often killed – because it’s cheaper than treatment and easier than rehoming.

Together with SEY Animal Welfare Finland, we are working to expose this cruelty and push for change. Thanks to your support, we are advancing advocacy efforts to strengthen laws, demand proper enforcement and veterinary oversight and build public pressure through awareness campaigns.

Read the original article here.

Our supporters are helping us advance advocacy and awareness efforts to fight for better protections for huskies and sled dogs in Finland. Source: Dimitri Tymchenko shutterstock_2067479387

SOUTH AMERICA

Montevideo, Uruguay

A life-saving animal ambulance is back on the road

When someone finds a sick or injured animal in Montevideo, they call our partner, APA El Refugio. But their animal ambulance, used for years to rescue dogs and cats in crisis, recently broke down and is beyond repair. Every day without it meant sick or injured animals could not be reached in time.

Thanks to your generosity, those calls didn’t go unanswered for long. We’ve raised enough to fund a reliable replacement vehicle for our partner. Soon, this vital ambulance will be back on the road rescuing animals and saving lives, all because of you.

Read the original article here.

These puppies in Montevideo would not be alive without our animal ambulance. Now it’s broken, and everyday without it, lives will be lost. Source: APA El Refugio

Pawsitive Updates

Tanzania – 505 dogs sterilized and 2,143 vaccinated against rabies through our weekly mini-clinic program in Mwanza. See the impact.

Source: LAZAWO

Spain – Three galgos rescued from the brutal hunting industry in Spain have started a new life in the United States. Watch the video.

Gloria Davies, NFA’s founder, with the rescued galgos. Source: Kate Rose Media

Montenegro – Helping Pet-a-Tet rise from the floods. Witness the transformation.

South Africa – Fallen Angels Pet Rescue’s vital animal ambulance is back on the road! See the smiles.

Worldwide – Leave a legacy of compassion for animals – include NFA in your will and protect animals for years to come. Learn more.

Making Headlines

World Stray Animals Day:
Behind every number is a life. Read more.

Historical Ruling:
Six dogs declared sentient beings for the first time in Mendoza, Argentina, due to animal abuse. Read more.

Thank you for being a hero for our four-legged friends worldwide in April. With your continued support, we’ll always have victories for animals to celebrate each month.

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