Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) in India are a lifeline for sick working horses and oxen. During June, they assisted 93 working animals through their mobile clinic. The vet team treated a variety of conditions, including fevers, coughs, wounds, infections, diarrhoea, skin complaints, parasites and malnutrition, amongst others. APOWA’s efforts significantly improved the animals' overall health and quality of life.

In South Africa, our partner group Blind Love treated 52 donkeys and 54 horses in June. They also took part in a special event celebrating donkeys! Read more to discover how your fantastic support is enhancing the lives and welfare of working animals in South Africa.

One of our newest partner groups is Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA). They are based in Bengaluru, India, and have a particular focus on rescuing and rehabilitating large working animals.

You can read their first report below:

With assistance from your kind donations, Friendicoes have been continuing their treatment camp for mules in Kedarnath, India. A dedicated team was stationed there to treat injured animals and respond to all emergency cases.

Friendicoes also ran a workshop to educate animal owners about hoof care and basic health management for their mules.

The Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP) – our partner group in Zambia – have a vision: a world where working animals are treated with respect and compassion, living free from suffering. With your generous and heartfelt support, they are getting closer to their vision for donkeys in Zambia.

Over the past six months, the ZWDP team has assisted 1,421 donkeys, which is a 69% increase from last year.

Some of you may remember Gigantón - a working dog in Turkey who was abandoned. Thanks to your compassionate donations, he is now beginning to heal in a beautiful sanctuary called Samaha’s Garden and has even made a new friend!

As usual, Help in Suffering’s (HIS) equine vets have been busy assisting working horses and donkeys in need. In June, they treated 19 equines for various conditions including colic, weakness, cancer and wounds. They also provided deworming and tetanus vaccinations.

Help in Suffering’s Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) treated an incredible 734 working camels for various ailments throughout June. They also fitted 10 camel carts with reflectors, which prevent road accidents.

You can find the stories of two camels below:

One of our African partner groups, the Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA), treated 227 working donkeys in the past month. They also focused on educating owners to improve animal welfare, and preventing wounds caused by improper harnessing.

See how your invaluable support is changing the lives of donkeys in Malawi:

AAA’s newest partner group is the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (WRRC) in Kolar, India. They rehabilitate captive elephants who have endured years of harsh treatment and poor conditions. Many of the elephants have multiple health issues due to past neglect and abuse, so they require intensive care and treatment.

With assistance from your incredible donations, we are now able to support WRRC in their mission to enhance the health, wellbeing and quality of life for these elephants. Read on to learn more about captive elephants in India and the rescued elephants now living in WRRC’s sanctuary: