Naka’s excruciating bite wound
Naka was in agony after a wound inflicted by another donkey became infected. Read how her discomfort was alleviated with our speedy intervention.
Habiba gets a second chance
Habiba was abandoned in the wake of Covid-19. Read how SPANA vets rescued her from the streets and found her a loving new home.
Help for an exhausted horse
Samba was lethargic and losing weight, struggling to carry the water to communities that depend on his work.
Mona struggles to walk
As a result of bad farriery, Mona was in pain and struggling to walk. Read how SPANA vets stepped in to alleviate her discomfort.
Help is in sight for Zina the donkey
Zina the donkey was in danger of losing her sight following an injury that led to an infection.
Jamil’s life-threatening infection
Jamil the foal was suffering from an aggressive bladder infection. Due to travel restrictions, his owner wasn’t sure he could reach our centre in time.
Ahmina’s eye infection
An eye infection was threatening Ahmina the donkey’s vision. Read how SPANA vets soothed her discomfort and restored her sight.
Yasmine’s colic emergency
As Covid-19 impacts us all, SPANA remains a lifeline for working animals that are suffering as a result. Read how Yasmine the horse was saved from a...
Ayya’s mysterious weight loss
Ayya the donkey had lost her appetite and was becoming weak. Within a week, she became too lethargic to stand up. Her concerned owner had...
Necho’s nasty wound
Carthorse Necho was passing through a busy intersection in Bishoftu, Ethiopia when a car ploughed into him at full speed. He was badly injured. A...
SPANA humane education saves Wisky the dog
In Cameroon, where many families struggle to make ends meet, animals like donkeys, horses, dogs and cats are often overlooked or left to fend for...