In October, animals had been killed or severely injured in pure disasters, left deserted and struggling to outlive within the throes of conflict, and brutally tortured by unfeeling people. Our supporters’ donations helped us make an actual influence within the lives of struggling animals world wide.
Here is how we put our supporters’ donations in direct motion for animals in October.
Israel-Hamas War
Rushing funds for vital feeding and evacuation missions for animal victims of conflict
In October, violent battle erupted between Israel and Gaza, claiming numerous animal lives and leaving untold numbers of survivors ravenous, injured and terrified. Animals are sometimes the forgotten victims in instances of conflict, deserted as their house owners flee for his or her lives, or left to battle for survival on the streets amid lethal airstrikes. As animal lovers, and together with your help, we’re at all times there for animals in instances of disaster.
Thanks to your generosity, we have now been working tirelessly alongside 4 devoted groups on the bottom: Let the Animals Live (LTAL) and Starting Over Sanctuary (SOS) in Israel, Sulala Animal Rescue (SAR) in Gaza, and Animal Environment Association (AEA) in Palestine, to feed, deal with and evacuate as many helpless animal victims as doable. Thank you for being a hero to animals throughout this horrible time of conflict.
Read the unique article right here.
Central Greece 
Providing emergency aid for animals as floods engulf central Greece
It has been a disastrous time for Greece’s animals as raging wildfires and highly effective storms battered the nation from July by way of September. Storm Daniel, which lately made landfall within the nation, is the deadliest Mediterranean cyclone in recorded historical past. On prime of the cyclone, storms dumped months’ value of rain over already-submerged areas, leaving terrified animals to drown as folks fled.
In disasters like this, we’re at all times able to race into motion for animals who desperately want our assist. Together with our companion on the bottom, Greek Animal Rescue (GAR) – and due to your unwavering help – we had been in a position to rush critically wanted funding for meals, shelter, blankets, and veterinary care to affected animals. Your donations additionally supported the rescue and evacuation of tons of of animals who would have in any other case drowned within the catastrophe. Thank you for being a buddy to Greece’s animals of their hour of want.
Read the unique article right here.
Credit: Karditsa Shelter/Evi Thanou
Aspropyrgos, Greece
Helping tons of of road dogs survive throughout bitterly chilly winter months
Aspropyrgos close to Athens is home to numerous ravenous, sickly and unloved road dogs. Known as “ghost dogs,” the animals reside rummaging within the shadows for meals scraps, with illness an ever-present menace. They die of illness, smashed by automobiles, and even killed by vicious people. They reside like ghosts as a result of to be seen by callous people may imply brutal dying.
Life is at all times robust for a road canine in Aspropyrgos, however as winter approaches, meals and shelter turn out to be almost unimaginable to search out. With winter about to strike, we reached out to you with a determined plea to help our life-saving feeding program. Once once more, you got here by way of for the animals, and along with our companion, Ghost Dogs, we WILL be sure that tons of of road dogs survive one other bitter winter in Aspropyrgos. Your donations might be the distinction between life and dying for a ghost canine.
Read the unique article right here.
Credit: NFA/David Barritt
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Funding life-saving remedy for brutally abused donkey Melody
In Zimbabwe, 1000’s of donkeys are routinely overworked, brutally abused and compelled to reside in each day agony. Melody’s story is likely one of the worst we have now encountered. This poor, pregnant donkey endured the very worst of human depravity – rusted, razor-sharp wire had been pressured by way of the pores and skin of every ear, and she or he may barely walk, her again legs cruelly sure. Shockingly, it additionally grew to become clear that Melody had been repeatedly molested by the folks meant to take care of her.
Our long-standing companion in Bulawayo, the Matabeleland Animal Rescue & Equine Sanctuary (MARES), works across the clock to avoid wasting and alter the lives of terribly struggling donkeys. Melody is one in every of them, and due to your donations, we’re serving to to cowl the cost of this tragically tortured donkey’s pressing medical and emotional care and that of her unborn foal. Thank you for exhibiting Melody and her unborn child the love and kindness they so desperately deserve.
Read the unique article right here.
Credit: MARES
Latest updates
Trebinje, Bosnia – Sweet Stella finds ceaselessly home! Stella, a canine who as soon as knew solely neglect, distress, and abandonment on a garbage dump, took her first steps in direction of a brighter future at our state-of-the-art shelter within the City of Trebinje in May. But the journey didn’t cease there. Stella has now discovered her ceaselessly home within the UK by way of our rescue companions, Meadows of Hope. Read more.
Credit: Trebinje Shelter
Morocco – Disaster aid for animals affected by a devastating earthquake. ERHAM, our companion on the bottom, is presently operating an 8-week feeding program with 16 stations in hard-to-reach areas, offering each day meals to hungry dogs and cats who’ve misplaced their typical meals sources. Our crew at JARJEER has additionally been rescuing and sheltering injured horses and donkeys, guaranteeing their security. It is simply by way of your help that we will attain animal victims in determined want – thanks! Read more.
Greece – Feeding our feline mates in Northern Kefalonia. Your help has helped us arrange important meals and water dispensers as a part of our road cat feeding program. Our devoted crew on the bottom will likely be there to make sure these dispensers are often replenished, guaranteeing that the cats of Kefalonia keep well-fed all through the upcoming winter season. Your kindness really modifications lives. Read more.
Spain – Major update on Spain’s Animal Welfare Law. Spain has launched a brand new legislation penalizing pet house owners who depart their animals unattended, with fines for mistreatment reaching as much as €200,000 ($210,941)! This represents a big step ahead for animal welfare and serves as a testomony to our marketing campaign efforts. Read more.
Cape Town, South Africa – World Animal Day 2023. The NFA crew had the privilege of attending an occasion in Cape Town devoted to elevating consciousness for World Animal Day on October 4, 2023. Read more.
Credit: Taryn Slabbert
Kenya – Protecting donkeys from the insatiable Chinese donkey-skin commerce. Thanks to your donations, we have now efficiently outfitted the Ndeiya Multi-Agency Security Team with three off-road motorbikes, which is able to enable them to patrol identified donkey slaughter hotspots, intercept unlawful merchants, and, most significantly, rescue donkeys from brutal deaths. We should not solely defending donkeys but additionally sending a powerful message that animal cruelty isn’t tolerated. Read more.
Credit: NFA/David Barritt
Cape Town, South Africa – Fallen Angels are again on the street! A couple of months in the past, our companion’s animal rescue car was tragically totaled in a automotive accident. But as we speak, we’re thrilled to share that we have now efficiently coated the insurance coverage shortfall for the brand new car – and it’s all because of your unwavering help! Watch the video…
Credit: NFA/Byron Seale
Thank you for being a buddy to the animals of the world in October. They are deeply grateful in your kindness, and so are we.
Banner credit score: NFA/David Barritt
