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Mateso’s Story: From Suffering to Hope 
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Mateso’s Story: From Suffering to Hope 

Recently, our partner group LAZAWO in Tanzania rescued an abandoned donkey called Mateso. He was left to die in a dreadful state, but thanks to the compassion of the LAZAWO team and your wonderful donations, he is - slowly but surely - beginning to heal.

You can read his full story below:

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Retired Rubbish-Collection Ponies Now Living the Good Life
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Retired Rubbish-Collection Ponies Now Living the Good Life

You may remember we recently reported that the last rubbish-collection ponies on the Gili Islands of Indonesia had finally retired. It’s safe to say these ponies have fully embraced their new lives of leisure - retirement clearly suits them!

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Horses and Bullocks Benefit from Free Veterinary Care & Owner Education
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Horses and Bullocks Benefit from Free Veterinary Care & Owner Education

In India, our partner group Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) provided essential veterinary care for over 100 working horses and bullocks in July. They vaccinated 356 animals and trained 32 owners in animal health and welfare.

This critical work is powered by your fantastic support and generous donations.

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Swift Response Protects Donkeys from Tetanus Outbreak
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Swift Response Protects Donkeys from Tetanus Outbreak

A critical part of Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization’s (LAZAWO) programs for donkeys working in Tanzania’s gold mines is providing tetanus vaccinations. This program is only made possible due to your heartfelt donations.

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Bringing Hope to Donkeys in Tanzanian Gold Mines
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Bringing Hope to Donkeys in Tanzanian Gold Mines

In Tanzanian gold mines, donkeys face harsh conditions, brutal workdays and serious injuries. Thankfully, with help from your kind donations, Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO) have been able to relieve the suffering of these donkeys and turn pain into hope.

You can read their full report from July below:

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Nowzad a Lifeline for Animals in Distress
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Nowzad a Lifeline for Animals in Distress

Nowzad’s dedicated Working Animal Team in Kabul treated 84 equines for a wide range of ailments during July. They also assisted 29 other animals in need, including cows and goats.

They saw multiple cases of colic, diarrhoea and malnutrition / anorexia, plus respiratory issues, limping, wounds, parasites, hypocalcaemia and an eye tumour. 

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Working Towards a Zambia Where Donkeys are Free from Suffering
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Working Towards a Zambia Where Donkeys are Free from Suffering

With your wonderful support, the Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP) are continuing in their mission to work towards a Zambia where donkeys are free from suffering, treated with compassion and valued by the people who rely on them. With help from your generous donations, they predict they can make great strides towards achieving this vision in the second half of 2025.

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Training the Next Generation of Equine Vets in Nepal
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Training the Next Generation of Equine Vets in Nepal

Thanks to your generous and heartfelt donations, AAA are continuing to support Animal Nepal’s beautiful sanctuary in Dukuchhap. Last month, they welcomed 40 veterinary students who were all eager to learn about equine medicine and welfare.

You can read their update from July below:

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