Improving the welfare of working animals

During our centenary year, help us provide vital care and support to working animals in need across the world

Morocco earthquake appeal: Working animals still need your help

Working animals in Morocco have been hit by a devastating earthquake. Donate now to help provide lifesaving food, water and veterinary care.

A history of SPANA: 100 years of working animal welfare

Learn about the highlights of our 100-year history with our new Interactive Timeline

black and white photo of SPANA founder Kate Hosali examining the back of an animal

Our Story – A History of Spana

Find out more about SPANA's history and 100 years of working animal welfare during our centenary year.

Morocco earthquake appeal: Working animals still need your help

Working animals in Morocco have been hit by a devastating earthquake. Donate now to help provide lifesaving food, water and veterinary care.

A history of SPANA: 100 years of working animal welfare

Learn about the highlights of our 100-year history with our new Interactive Timeline

black and white photo of SPANA founder Kate Hosali examining the back of an animal

Our Story – A History of Spana

Find out more about SPANA's history and 100 years of working animal welfare during our centenary year.

How do we help?

Thanks to the generous support of our supporters, we deliver free veterinary care to working animals in some of the poorest communities in the world. SPANA projects across the world give working animals the best chance of a life free from unnecessary pain and suffering.

There are over 

200m

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

We treat more than  

306k

working animals in need each year

We provide free treatment from over

56

veterinary facilities worldwide

Leave a Gift in Your Will for Working Animals

Discover how leaving a legacy to SPANA will help working animals long into the future.

How you can help

Whether it’s making a donation, 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.