Donkey on the right hand side carrying 2 yellow water barrels.

Improving the welfare of working animals

During this difficult time, help us treat and care for working animals in the world’s poorest communities

Zoro a grey horse receiving a kiss on the nose by a vet

How SPANA got Zoro the horse back on the road

When Zoro the horse suffered a horrific injury to his leg, his owner took him straight to SPANA’s veterinary centre in Marrakech for emergency treatment.

A horse suffering from malnutrition is being treated by SPANA veterinarians. The animal is thin and weak and its ribs are exposed through its skin.

Malnutrition: Help working animals during this time of crisis

During this time of economic hardship, so many working animals are suffering from malnutrition, leaving them desperately weak as they fight for survival.

The face of a happy donkey in a stable wearing a green harness

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Zoro a grey horse receiving a kiss on the nose by a vet

How SPANA got Zoro the horse back on the road

When Zoro the horse suffered a horrific injury to his leg, his owner took him straight to SPANA’s veterinary centre in Marrakech for emergency treatment.

A horse suffering from malnutrition is being treated by SPANA veterinarians. The animal is thin and weak and its ribs are exposed through its skin.

Malnutrition: Help working animals during this time of crisis

During this time of economic hardship, so many working animals are suffering from malnutrition, leaving them desperately weak as they fight for survival.

The face of a happy donkey in a stable wearing a green harness

Lucky Horseshoe Spring Centenary Raffle – Winners Announced!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Lucky Horseshoe Spring Centenary Raffle. View the raffle winners here!

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  

291k

working animals in need each year

We provide free treatment from over

50

veterinary facilities worldwide

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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.