Nadia the mule’s new shoes
This World Animal Day, we’re highlighting the plight of animals, like Nadia the mule, who work in extreme conditions across the world.
Sponsor a stable
Our stables are a lifeline for thousands of donkeys, horses and mules. Sponsor a stable and provide a haven for sick and injured working animals.
She can barely move, let alone work
A lifetime of backbreaking work with no hope of retirement. That’s the heart-breaking reality for most working animals in the countries where SPANA operates.
Nadia the mule’s new shoes
This World Animal Day, we’re highlighting the plight of animals, like Nadia the mule, who work in extreme conditions across the world.
Sponsor a stable
Our stables are a lifeline for thousands of donkeys, horses and mules. Sponsor a stable and provide a haven for sick and injured working animals.
She can barely move, let alone work
A lifetime of backbreaking work with no hope of retirement. That’s the heart-breaking reality for most working animals in the countries where SPANA operates.
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
Knitting and crocheting for working animals: Big knit for vet kit
Using our patterns, you can craft your very own Duncan the donkey, Hattie the horse, Oscar the ox, Emma the elephant, or Clarence the camel!