SPANA | The Charity For The Working Animals Of The World

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Gifts for Animal Lovers

Browse our range of gifts for animal lovers. As well as a large selection of presents for adults, we have a whole kids range too.

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How to Look After Donkeys – The Basics

Caring for donkeys is hard work. We have outlined a basic guide for beginners on looking after donkeys.

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Elephant Pregnancy Facts

How much do you actually know about elephant pregnancies?

A year to remember: 2019 finances

How animal welfare clubs in India are changing children’s attitudes

Suman Das, 15, a student at Samanta Singhar Kelucharan Government High School in India, tells us how humane education has changed his view on animals.

Protecting animals from extreme climates in Mongolia

Read about our emergency project building and repairing wells to help animals suffering a devastating drought known as the 'dzud'.

COVID-19 update

Please be reassured that during this difficult time, SPANA will keep caring for working animals in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Download our guide to gifts in Wills

Your legacy can help to make the world a more caring place for working animals

A day in the life of an animal welfare educator: Diana

Diana works for SPANA’s local partner charity in Tanzania, the Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPA), where she delivers humane welfare classes to...