Yann visits the mobile clinic
In the hot, dry, dusty environment of Basra, a suburb on the far outskirts of the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott, Yann was brought to the SPANA...
Mamo’s lockdown suffering ends
When 10-year-old horse Mamo came to the SPANA clinic in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, he was in serious pain and suffering. The poor horse was malnourished,...
Armin’s respiratory distress
Armin the donkey was fighting a terrible respiratory infection and was struggling to breathe. Without medical treatment, his painful condition would only continue to worsen.
Conjunctivitis threatens a pony’s eyesight
Tirign the pony’s eyes were swollen shut and, without help, she would go blind. Read how SPANA intervened to give relief to this hardworking animal....
Amadi’s brush with an angry horse
While waiting outside a market, Amadi the carthorse was badly injured by a kick from another horse. Bleeding and lame, the animal’s only hope was...
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.
