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Adopting A Nowzad Rescue

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We will shortly be updating our adoption page - please do check back to see our lovely dogs and cats that are looking for their forever homes. In the meantime we have beautiful Nari cat who is looking for her special forever home. Please complete the adoption form if you feel you can offer her a loving safe home. Thank you.

All rescued animals are listed with their photograph and full profile – as individuals, each animal has certain character traits and wants/needs so interested adopters are encouraged to read the profiles carefully before submitting an online application. If you would like to submit an application form for one of these animals please complete an application form.

We do not rehome our animals to:

  • Families with Children under 12 years of age
  • Our dogs cannot live with cats

We aim to process applications as soon as we can but please remember the Nowzad team is very small so please bear with us!

Thank you so much, once again, for your incredible support and compassion for these Nowzad dogs and cats.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ONE OF OUR DOGS PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM OR EMAIL ADOPTIONS@NOWZAD.COM

View our animals available for Adoption


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Former Rescues

All of our Nowzad former street dogs or cats will need a home where love and patience walk hand in hand.

It can be a long road of trial and error and careful supervision is always necessary. Overcoming the Afghan animal’s very territorial nature can have its moments.

 

 

We have fully come to appreciate that adopting an Afghan animal is not for everybody as it requires a life time of commitment but could you be the loving home our companion animals are looking for?

All our animals for adoption are vaccinated, neutered, tick flea & wormed & microchipped.

The team at Nowzad feel it is very important to ensure that you and your family / home situation is right for the dog or cat you are considering adopting. Please be as honest with us as you can when you complete the questionnaire. Some of our older dogs or cats that need ‘forever’ homes may not readily accept other dogs that are already living in your home but our younger dogs will settle with the correct introduction and supervision.

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These are just a selection of the amazing rescues that the Nowzad team with your generous support, have been able to achieve since the charity was formed in 2007. Please click on a rescue to read more.

Be the difference and the life for a dog or cat starting today!

Nelson, Seem & Mushtari
Nelson, Seem & Mushtari
Nelson, Seem & Mushtari are three lucky cats who really struck gold when they were offered a home together. Life could not be more blessed for them, each day they follow their new Mum to help with looking after the family’s rescued shire horses, rolling and playing in the hay has... Read more
Zoro
Zoro
Zoro was one of the puppies that came home home on the Ark. He very quickly stole the heart of his adopter and has really settled into his new life. This sweet boy happily shares his home with two cats and adores his whole family. Life does not get much better than a garden with a ball and... Read more
C4 & Mama
C4 & Mama
C4 & Mama are two lucky boys who really hit gold when they were adopted together. This pair are full of beans and certainly keep their family both entertained and on their toes! They have joined a family with 4 other cats and since moving in have worked out  and taught the resident cats... Read more
Roadrunner
Roadrunner
Roadrunner is one of our older dogs who has found the perfect home with a Mum who is giving her the best life ever! She loves her walks and her new pastime of squirrel patrols. She also loves her bed for that much needed siesta afterwards! To see her so happy and settled in her new life fills us... Read more
TOMMY
TOMMY
Tiny now renamed Tommy was a small pup when saved from a horrible fate by one of our vets in Kabul and thankfully made it home on the Ark. this adorable boy was a great deal bigger when he finished his quarantine and straight away he was quick to learn with his lead training. Tiny really struck... Read more
Rommel Cat
Rommel Cat
Rommel travelled home on the Ark & bonded with his new Mum in no time. This sweet little kitty enjoys many adventures in his garden and  is the most playful puss. He never fails to entertain his Mum with his yoga moves, his chattering when he wants to go out or when it’s time for... Read more
MISTY
MISTY
Our lovely senior lady Misty travelled home on the Ark and has happily settled with her new family. This darling girl has embraced life in a home and has made some special new doggy friends. Always ready with a tail wag and the biggest smile she has stolen her Mums heart and we could not be... Read more
MO
MO
Sweet Tripaw Mo cat travelled home on the Ark and has been enjoying  life in his new garden. This little kitty with a lot of love to give has really settled well and is dearly loved by his new family. Whether he is acting as office assistant to his Dad or helping his Mum sort the fridge... Read more
AMBER
AMBER
Beautiful Amber cat travelled home on the Ark and found her perfect home which she shares with two gentle retrievers. She does enjoy a snuggle & a sleep with them and really has found her little peace of paradise. Her new Mum says she’s a very happy girl and we could not be happier for... Read more
BoJo & Tin Tin
BoJo & Tin Tin
This bonded pair of lovable boys were lovingly adopted by a very special couple. These were our two eldest dogs to travel home on the Ark and they are living their golden years enjoying warmth, great food and plenty of love! They have really bonded with their new family and it fills our hearts... Read more
HM
HM
HM is one cool dude who always manages to find the sunniest warmest spot! This much loved kitty has stolen the heart of his new Mum and always manages to get himself involved in everything that happens in the home. He has appointed himself her personal assistant and is very paws on helping her... Read more
PABLO & JOSEPH
PABLO & JOSEPH
This bonded pair of Embassy cats were reunited and really are so happy to be back together. They were lucky enough to find an adopter who happily gave them both a chance to live happily ever after. These gorgeous boys love having a nap together but also love spending time sharing their many... Read more
BILLY & ELLIOTT
BILLY & ELLIOTT
This dynamic duo have found their forever home in the beautiful British countryside and are loving hunting in the fields and coming home to sleep snd dream away their adventures. They really have a fabulous life and we wish them msny happy years to enjoy their utopian life! Thank you to their... Read more
Mr GREY
Mr GREY

This handsome boy sitting so regally is another Embassy cat who made it home on the Ark. So very happy & settled with his new family we are so grateful for the life he now has - living the dream sweet boy. Thank you to his family for making his dreams come true.

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KHALEESI
KHALEESI

This beautiful girl was one of the British Embassy cats that travelled home on the Ark. Such a big character and totally adored by her new family. Plenty of cuddles when she’s in the mood! Thank you to her family for giving her a purrfect life.

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JASMINE
JASMINE

Another Embassy cat who is the cutest kitty and knows how to pose for her Mum. This sweet kitty has quickly adapted to home comforts and really has landed on her 4 paws! Thank you to her new family for loving her.

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Malek
Malek

Handsome boy Malek is happily settled with his new family and enjoying a quiet life. Malek was one of our seniors and we are so grateful to his new family for giving him the chance to experience a life of love in his golden years. Happy days ahead now for this darling boy.

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OZZY
OZZY
Our little tripaw Ozzy is so full of character and luckily did not have to wait too long to find his perfect home. This energetic little dog spends his days running on the beach with his new canine companion. He really is a lovely fella and has the perfect home. Thank you to his new family for... Read more
JAZZY
JAZZY
Our beautiful girl Jazzy found the perfect home and settled straight into life with the family’s little dog Molly. Family holidays, beautiful country walks & time out for a rest for al fresco lunches this gentle sweet girl has an idyllic life. She has a permanent smile on her face and... Read more
ALEX
ALEX
Our lovely girl Alex really found the perfect home when she was adopted. She settled quickly and we’ll into British country living and happily spends her days with her new family never far from their sides. She loves a ride in the car and has really embraced her golden opportunity to live... Read more
Mr CHUBBS
Mr CHUBBS

This handsome boy is a natural comedian and is the best kitty model. Full of character this adorable boy had settled so well into his new life. He is much loved and we could not be happier for him. Enjoy your entertaining lovely lad!

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FERDINAND & AKHITO
FERDINAND & AKHITO

They are loving life and can’t seem to catch enough hours to sleep! Reuniting with their owner was just so lovely to see and the boys have settled into home life here. They really are living the dream and we love seeing and sharing their adventures. These two are the best!

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CHOPSEY
CHOPSEY

This kitty really is the most laid back dude as you can see. Loving his naps this little fella has embraced his new life. Happy dreaming sweet boy and love seeing your adventures!

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SWEEP
SWEEP

This fun loving kitty is full of character and his antics never fail to make his humans smile. A big boy who loves his food and is dearly loved by his new family. Happy days ahead for you now dear lad!

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OSCAR
OSCAR

This lovely lad is loving his new life, loves to sunbathe and catch the sun & also loves to snuggle on his humans bed! Making the most of his new life & living life to the full enjoys his food and is completely spoiled by his loving family.

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Dasher
Dasher

Suffering and in pain; Dasher was discovered by a local Afghan (around Christmas time) with a severe injury to the left side of his head. Thankfully it looked so much worse than it was and our team wasted no time in setting him on the road to recovery. The boy liked to jump and as it was the festive season when we rescued; he was soon named Dasher…

Madhuri
Madhuri

During our first lockdown we received a call from the US embassy here in Kabul, they had found a dog wandering the grounds with a severe trauma wound to one of her eyes. Our team was dispatched and a rather ragged looking dog arrived at the Nowzad clinic. Sadly, the injury to the eye was too severe for us to be able to treat and she became a one eyed dog.

Khushbakht / Iris cat also known as Princess Grumbleweed
Khushbakht / Iris cat also known as Princess Grumbleweed

Saved from the streets of Kabul after a horrific road traffic accident, Khushbakht meaning ‘Lucky’ only just survived. We had no choice but to completely remove both of her back legs.

The Farah Pups rescue!
The Farah Pups rescue!

These puppies were rescued along with their mum Riri by some determined soldiers in a land too harsh for them to survive.

The fate of this family had they not met their soldier saviours would have been uncertain to say the least. However, thanks to an extraordinary fundraising effort by the Nowzad Family and help from our friends at No Dogs Get Left Behind, they are now living the American Dream.

Here are their before and after ‘tails’!

Ranger CAT
Ranger CAT

Ranger's Soldier Saviour says:

This little Ranger cat was going from dumpster to dumpster trying to get some food in the freezing winter in Gardez, Afghanistan.

She would spend her nights near the diesel generators on the base to stay as warm as possible.

Meet three of our current soldier rescues!
Meet three of our current soldier rescues!

Nowzad is extremely busy supporting soldier rescues; here are three of the current rescues;

Raisin

Raisin's Soldier Saviour says; 'I found Raisin about a few days after Thanksgiving, here in Bagram. She was in a drainage pipe under one of the towers I maintain. She would come close but not enough to pet. She was young, little, and unsure of what this human wanted. She wouldn’t eat the cheese, bacon, or turkey I left her. This went on for a few days. 
Finally, one day as I visited her, I was eating my favourite cookie; oatmeal raisin.  She came closer, ate a little bit (without raisins) and proceeded to not only come close enough for me to pet, but followed me to my truck.  She loved that cookie for sure, so I named her Raisin. 

A story of courage, determination and hope!
A story of courage, determination and hope!

We recently received a call about a young dog that had been hit by a vehicle and had been left to die by the side of a road with two broken legs.  The resilient little dog somehow endured her injuries and she learnt to walk and survive without the use of her two dead back legs. 

Asir
Asir

Asir found his own way to the Nowzad clinic one day! We don’t know how he knew but he was found at our front gate with a severely injured paw. 

Kazan
Kazan

Kazan dog is a Dutch Shepherd who worked tirelessly in Iraq and Afghanistan for over 12 years preventing attacks.  Thankfully, when he started to show signs of slowing down, the company he was owned by offered him up for retirement adoption.

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