It’s safe to say that the Covid-19 crisis is by far the most serious situation I have encountered in my time at SPANA, with consequences that could last for years to come. The impact of the emergency lockdown measures on working animals really can’t be overstated. Animals who struggle at the best of times are fighting for their very survival right now, facing abandonment, malnutrition, dehydration and traffic accidents, and developing deadly conditions such as colic as a result of eating plastic out of hunger and desperation.
We’re doing everything we can to ensure that working animals don’t suffer as a result of this crisis. Our veterinary centres remain open to treat emergency cases, while our mobile clinics continue to run a reduced service. Wherever possible, we’re working with government veterinary agencies to ensure animals in more remote locations get the help they so desperately need. We’re also continuing to support all of our partnerships with other organisations.