Two Mauritanian donkeys
Two Mauritanian donkeys

Working Animal Success Stories

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A camel’s eye trauma

When Bari took a nasty knock to his eye, SPANA vets were quick to the scene to give medical attention.

Vet treats skin wound on donkey

Even Superman needs medical assistance

A donkey named Superman had his wound treated, thanks to his young owner and SPANA vets.

a donkey getting treatment in Mali

Nene’s injury threatens a village’s survival

Nene the donkey was in pain and struggling to walk. Read how SPANA helped here.

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Bezina is saved from a death sentence

EZL has devastated Ethiopia’s working horse population in recent years. Read how SPANA helped carthorse Bezina from suffering the same fate.

An APOWA aid worker feeds a malnourished working animal in the wake cyclone Fani

Supporting animals in the wake of cyclone Fani

When Cyclone Fani hit India’s costal Odisha region in early May 2019, it left a trail of destruction that placed thousands of working animals at...

a brown horse foal in morocco

A complicated pregnancy in rural Morocco

Complications during pregnancy can be life-threatening. But this mare and foal were saved, thanks to the the quick-thinking of their owner and SPANA vets.

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Saving animals in India’s deadly cyclone

Cyclonic Storm Titli made landfall in Odisha, India, on 11 October, bringing extensive flooding and landslide in its wake. Read how SPANA helped here.

white horse in botswana

A blessing in Botswana

SPANA’s mobile clinic in Botswana travels hundreds of miles every week to treat working animals in remote rural villages. Read more here.

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Spana hits the nail on the head

Following multiple trips to the vet, Umar’s lameness was still a mystery. Find out how SPANA vets identified the problem and stopped his suffering here.

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Lufti brings hope for the future

When Sossi brought his foal Lufti to SPANA, he was worried that the sick horse had little hope of survival. Read how SPANA intervened to...

horse being treated in morocco

Rescuing Rehana from a sad fate

Rehana was close to death when cart driver Hassan found her. Read how the SPANA team managed to nurse the fragile animal back to health.

Sarie’s close call

Read about how SPANA’s intervention was the difference between life and death for Sarie the horse.

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