A working donkey pulling a cart is suffering from parasites.

Save working animals from deadly parasites

One third of working animals we treat have parasites. Will you please help?

A donkey in Mauritania visits SPANA's veterinary centre for treatment

How SPANA helped Kristina the donkey get her strength back

When Kristina the donkey was suffering from parasites, SPANA vets in Mauritania were on hand to give her the help she so desperately needed.

A selection of sustainable and vegan food gifts, available from the SPANA charity shop.

Help working animals while you shop

Our fantastic new range of sustainable and animal-themed cards and gifts is here. Browse our exciting collection today!

Three dogs kept in tiny, cramped, dark, kennels without bedding or enrichment.

Working dogs in Malawi are suffering

Working dogs are in pain, starving, dehydrated and crammed into tiny kennels. Will you please help them?

A donkey in Mauritania visits SPANA's veterinary centre for treatment

How SPANA helped Kristina the donkey get her strength back

When Kristina the donkey was suffering from parasites, SPANA vets in Mauritania were on hand to give her the help she so desperately needed.

A selection of sustainable and vegan food gifts, available from the SPANA charity shop.

Help working animals while you shop

Our fantastic new range of sustainable and animal-themed cards and gifts is here. Browse our exciting collection today!

Three dogs kept in tiny, cramped, dark, kennels without bedding or enrichment.

Working dogs in Malawi are suffering

Working dogs are in pain, starving, dehydrated and crammed into tiny kennels. Will you please help them?

How do we help?

Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, we improve the welfare of working animals in need in low-income communities across the world. SPANA’s global projects are transforming lives and helping to bring about a world where every working animal lives a healthy and valued life.

There are over 

200m

working animals around the world, being used as trucks, tractors and taxis

We treat more than  

336k

working animals in need each year

We provide treatment from over

55

veterinary facilities worldwide

Programme partnerships

SPANA provides small grant funding, alongside advice and support, to help trusted organisations implement projects that will benefit working animals.

How you can help

Whether it’s making a donation, playing our raffle, sponsoring a stable, raising money, running a marathon, giving your time or leaving a legacy, there are lots of ways you can help working animals with SPANA.