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!

Due to your wonderful support, Starting Over in Israel cared for 43 rescued donkeys in their Hope Compound last month.

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.

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.

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:

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. 

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.

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:

Thanks to your ongoing support, our partner group in India, Animal Aid Unlimited (AAU), are able to continue caring for rescued donkeys in two peaceful sanctuaries.

They currently have 15 donkeys living at their primary sanctuary and 10 donkeys living at their Animal Birth Control (ABC) centre.

Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) in India are a lifeline for sick 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.