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Over 2,000 Working Mules Receive Care in Kedarnath, India

In June, Friendicoes, supported by Animal Aid Abroad, organised a mule treatment camp in Kedarnath, India, where 2,156 working animals received veterinary care. Alongside treatment, mule owners were educated on proper care practices, ensuring long‑term improvements in welfare for these hardworking animals.

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sanctuary creates positive change for animals in nepal through education & advocacy

In Dukuchhap, Nepal, Animal Nepal, supported by Animal Aid Abroad, provides lifelong sanctuary care for rescued working animals while advancing education and advocacy to improve welfare standards nationwide. Their work combines compassionate treatment with awareness‑raising, creating lasting change for animals across the country.

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Transforming Lives and Reducing Suffering for Donkeys in Tanzania’s Gold Mines

In Geita, Tanzania, the Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO), supported by Animal Aid Abroad, is providing veterinary care, rescue services, and welfare education for donkeys working in harsh gold mining environments. Their work is reducing suffering, restoring dignity, and creating long‑term improvements in animal welfare.

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Improving Working Animal Welfare in Chennai Through Veterinary Care, Rescue and Rehabilitation

In June, the Blue Cross of India (BCI), supported by Animal Aid Abroad, provided veterinary care for more than 30 working animals and attended to 29 emergency cases across Chennai. Their work included routine treatments, follow‑up visits, and the rescue of an abandoned pony, showing how timely intervention and rehabilitation can transform the lives of working animals.

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Caring Sanctuary in India Restores Health, Wellbeing and Dignity for Rescued Elephants

In Karnataka, India, the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (WRRC), supported by Animal Aid Abroad, provides holistic rehabilitation for elephants rescued from decades of exploitation. Through veterinary care, tailored nutrition, and enrichment activities, these gentle giants are regaining health, dignity, and the ability to express natural behaviours.

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Over 1,000 Working Donkeys Reached in Zambia During the First Half of 2026

In the first six months of 2026, the Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP), supported by Animal Aid Abroad, reached 1,323 donkeys and educated 340 owners in Zambia. Through mobile clinics, emergency rescues, and community engagement, the project is creating lasting improvements in donkey welfare and strengthening the bond between animals and the people who depend on them.

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Offering Relief, Care and Comfort for Rescued Donkeys in Udaipur, India

In Udaipur, India, Animal Aid Unlimited (AAU), supported by Animal Aid Abroad, provides hospital and sanctuary care for donkeys rescued from illness, injury, and neglect. Through veterinary treatment and lifelong sanctuary support, these animals are finding relief, recovery, and dignity.

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