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Introducing the Heroes of Operation Kramatorsk
19 May 2026

Operation Kramatorsk would not be possible without the incredible dedication of our volunteers and team members working tirelessly across Ukraine. From frontline veterinary care and emergency medical support to delivering life-saving supplies through dangerous conditions, every member of the team has played a vital role in helping animals and communities affected by war.

From the Frontline to Hope: Bluey’s Story
From the Frontline to Hope: Bluey’s Story

18 May 2026

Late one night, two Ukrainian soldiers contacted Lachlan and Angela after finding a frightened young dog near the frontline in Kramatorsk. They wanted to get him somewhere safe. What they...

Compassion Without Borders: Messages of Hope for Operation Kramatorsk
Compassion Without Borders: Messages of Hope for Operation Kramatorsk

15 May 2026

The mission doesn't stop here. While we have officially hit our initial target for Operation Kramatorsk, the need on the ground is still massive. We are pushing forward and continuing to raise...

Crates of Hope: Bringing Frontline Puppies to Safety
Crates of Hope: Bringing Frontline Puppies to Safety

12 May 2026

Rescuers Lach and Angela have successfully moved a group of vulnerable puppies from the Kramatorsk frontlines to safety in Borodianka. Despite the challenges of a conflict zone, the team’s...

Bringing Home Albert, Maggi, Tom Kat, and Rex: A Journey of Hope
Bringing Home Albert, Maggi, Tom Kat, and Rex: A Journey of Hope

12 May 2026

These three deserving souls have waited too long for a world beyond shelter walls — a world with soft beds, safe gardens, and families who will love them for the rest of their days. Your...

From the Frontlines to Safety: Bluey’s Story
From the Frontlines to Safety: Bluey’s Story

10 May 2026

On Friday night, the military arrived in darkness to hand over a dog to Dr Lach and Angela – a thin, exhausted, and absolutely frozen dog from the frontline. Our two didn't have much on...

Thoughtful, Clever, and Resilient: Celebrating the World  Donkeys Day at  Maverick’s Sanctuary
Thoughtful, Clever, and Resilient: Celebrating the World Donkeys Day at Maverick’s Sanctuary

08 May 2026

This World Donkey Day, our Kabul team treated our 13 donkeys to a day of extra hugs and their favourite snacks. We're proud to celebrate these hardworking, clever animals and share a heartfelt...

Two Teams = One Mission!
Two Teams = One Mission!

01 May 2026

As the sun sets over Ukraine this evening, our teams are finishing another hard-going, but vital, day on the ground. Today the mission split into two paths...

Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time
Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time

01 May 2026

7 Kilometres. That is all that separates the brave volunteers and hundreds of vulnerable animals in Kramatorsk, from the frontlines of the Russian advancement.

From Mountains to Recovery: Protecting Afghanistan’s Wildlife
From Mountains to Recovery: Protecting Afghanistan’s Wildlife

27 April 2026

Last week, we collaborated once again with Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) to protect the country's precious wildlife too.

Hope After Horror: Rescuing Kabul’s Tar Puppies
Hope After Horror: Rescuing Kabul’s Tar Puppies

20 April 2026

By the time our team could get to them late afternoon, the situation was critical. The tar was acting like concrete around the puppies. It was impossible to free them safely on-site without...

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For more than 12 years, David Hill has been part of the heart and soul of the Nowzad family. As a passionate animal lover, David has given countless hours, endless energy, and a huge amount of compassion to animals who need it most. Many of our supporters will know David from his chats back home alongside his beloved rescue Pomeranian, Ewok, but his commitment doesn’t stop there. This time, David took on an incredible journey to support the Operation Kramatorsk team. Driving all the way from D
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nowzadrescue
19/05/2026
Late one night, two Ukrainian soldiers contacted Lachlan and Angela after finding a frightened young dog near the frontline in Kramatorsk. They wanted to get him somewhere safe🙏 What they expected was a puppy. Instead, they found a beautiful dog around one year old, absolutely petrified by whatever he had been through. He would simply freeze in fear. They fed him, sat with him, and reassured him overnight in their apartment. With his striking, different coloured eyes, including one crystal bl
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nowzadrescue
18/05/2026
Late one night, two Ukrainian soldiers contacted Lachlan and Angela after finding a frightened young dog near the frontline in Kramatorsk. They wanted to get him somewhere safe… #nowzad #nowzadukraine #operationkramatorsk #nowzaddogs #penfarthing
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nowzadrescue
18/05/2026
Liuba, is the heart of our Ukraine Operation. She has been a vital key in ensuring things run as smoothly as possible despite any unexpected obstacles throughout the mission. Kindness and hospitality is a common quality amongst the Ukraine people and Liuba most certainly encompasses all of that and more. She is also a qualified vet, an opera lover, history buff and most talented artist as she embroidered the intricate art on the very top she's wearing in this photo! Liuba deeply loves her countr
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nowzadrescue
18/05/2026
Two locations, one mission! 🐾✈️ While Pen is currently on the ground in Ukraine for Operation Kramatorsk, the Nowzad family is busy across the UK this Saturday! We have two incredible supporters hosting events to raise vital funds for our work. 📍 DORCHESTER | 11:00 AM Join Mark Blackburn at Dorchester Library as he discusses his fantastic book, Final Approach: His Father and Other Turbulence. Pen was originally meant to join him to talk about Operation Ark, but since he is still in Ukraine,
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15/05/2026
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