Our partner group, Friendicoes, run a mobile vet clinic for equines working on the streets of India. These animals have gruelling days in harsh environments and often endure severe illnesses or injuries without proper care. However, with your wonderful support, the Friendicoes team can reach these horses, mules, ponies and donkeys to alleviate their suffering.‍

At the Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) in Bassi, India, 166 working camels were provided with essential veterinary care during August. These special animals are so often overlooked or neglected, but the CRC team always extends care and compassion to provide suffering camels with comfort and relief.

Recently, Animal Nepal’s sanctuary in Dukuchhap opened their doors to several groups of veterinary students from around the world. This is an important part of their work, as by allowing students to meet the rescued equines and learn about animal welfare, rescue and rehabilitation, the next generation will be inspired to address broader animal protection issues in Nepal.

Recently, Namigni Animal Sanctuary in Colombia have had multiple crises to contend with. On August 10th, Colombia experienced a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. At the same time, the El Niño phenomenon triggered severe drought and widespread wildfires, which impacted working animals in many ways. Thanks to your kind support, the sanctuary could deploy an emergency veterinary team to treat working animals affected by these extreme events.

Our partner group, Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO), care for donkeys working in Tanzania’s gold mines. These animals face incredibly harsh conditions, and are frequently abused, forgotten or abandoned. But with help from your heartfelt donations, LAZAWO are transforming cruelty into compassionate care.

At Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO)’s sanctuary in Tanzania, 18 rescued donkeys are currently receiving compassionate care, veterinary treatment, nutritious feed and a peaceful environment in which they can recover. With support from your kind donations, these donkeys are now free from pain, injury, illness and suffering.

In South Africa, Blind Love held 11 outreach clinics during August and attended to 107 working horses. Feed and hay bales were distributed to provide additional nutritional support for these horses. In addition, the team held a clinic for donkeys, where 20 animals were assessed and treated. Blind Love also replaced any harsh equipment with kinder alternatives, thus reducing the risk working animals will be injured or wounded.

See how your fantastic support is improving the lives of working equines in South Africa:

One of our partner groups in India - Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) - provide essential medical care for working horses and bullocks in rural areas, and educate their owners to enhance animal welfare long-term. With help from your compassionate donations, APOWA are improving the health and wellbeing of animals who do not usually have access to veterinary services.