From deadly viruses to devastating outbreaks, Network for Animals fights to protect vulnerable animals
When preventable diseases strike, they spread silently and mercilessly, leaving animals to suffer and die, often unnoticed and unaided. With the rapid spread of deadly illnesses, the need for proactive vaccination campaigns has never been greater.
From rabies in rural Africa to distemper outbreaks in crowded shelters and canine parvovirus sweeping through impoverished communities, with the help of our donors, we deliver vaccines to at-risk animals and prevent needless suffering on a massive scale.
Our Fight Against Rabies in East Africa
Rabies is one of the deadliest diseases on the planet. Once symptoms appear, it is 100% fatal as there is no cure.
In Africa and Asia, where 95% of rabies deaths occur, the crisis is especially severe. Every year, countless animals suffer agonizing deaths as the virus spreads rapidly through unvaccinated dog and cat populations.
Worse still, fear often sparks cruel, unnecessary mass killings of street dogs; a tragic and ineffective “solution.”
But rabies is 100% preventable. A simple vaccination can save lives, protect entire communities, and spare animals in need.
Network for Animals has been fighting rabies in rural areas across Tanzania and Kenya, where there is little access to crucial veterinary services and limited public awareness. Thanks to our donors and local partners, we’ve made incredible progress in the last year alone:
Rabies Vaccination Timeline (September 2024 – September 2025)
🇹🇿 Tanzania
- September 2024 – Arusha
ASPA held two clinics in Oldonyowas Ward, vaccinating 165 dogs.
- September 2024 – Mwanza
LAZAWO mobilized 50+ volunteer vets and vaccinated 5,000 dogs in a single day.
- December 2024 – Shinyanga
When fear-driven street dog killings began, LAZAWO intervened, vaccinating 2,000 dogs.
- March to August 2025 – Ukerewe Island, Lake Victoria
With NFA donor support, LAZAWO vaccinated 8,021 dogs across three phases – reaching 70% coverage. With sustained effort, Ukerewe is on track to be declared rabies-free by 2030.
- May to September 2025 – Mwanza
Thanks to a major donor, LAZAWO has been running weekly clinics, vaccinating 1,060 street dogs to date.
🇰🇪 Kenya
- September 2024 – Kibera
In Africa’s largest slum, KSPCA vaccinated 150 dogs and cats. - September 2024 to September 2025 – Lamu and Pate Islands
Led by Ian Kiringa and KESCAVA, sterilization and vaccination campaigns have protected 1,500 animals against rabies.
Total impact in East Africa (2024–2025): 17,896 animals vaccinated.
Help us continue safeguarding animals by funding vital vaccination drives today – because prevention saves lives.
This World Rabies Day, we’re expanding these life-saving campaigns to save even more lives! Read more about our plans and how you can help here.
