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Sponsor Spotlight: Meet Panda, the Brave Ex-Fighting Dog with a Heart of Gold
22 October 2026

We’re kicking off the series this week with the wonderful Panda! This beautiful ex-fighting dog has really grown up in the past year and has such a soft side – playing with his rope toys and even adopting a little puppy who strayed into his kennel the other week!

Nowzad Delivers Lifeline Evacuation Van to Support Animal Rescues in Ukraine
Nowzad Delivers Lifeline Evacuation Van to Support Animal Rescues in Ukraine

21 October 2026

These vehicles are absolute lifelines. Without them, rescue missions in vulnerable frontline areas simply cannot happen. Thanks to generous supporters across the animal rescue community, they can...

Let’s Get Them Home: Help Six Special Dogs Find Their Forever Families Before Winter
Let’s Get Them Home: Help Six Special Dogs Find Their Forever Families Before Winter

20 October 2026

This week Tipo, Melano and Ninja are joined by our special needs dogs Buddy, Bento & William. Buddy & William have veterans who are waiting to meet these brave dogs & Bento has a...

Togo’s Happy New Chapter: From Nowzad Shelter Resident to Beloved Family Dog in Kabul
Togo’s Happy New Chapter: From Nowzad Shelter Resident to Beloved Family Dog in Kabul

19 October 2026

Through our Local Adoption Programme, we are rehoming some of our suitable shelter dogs into local Afghan families who welcome them as cherished companions rather than guard dogs. We've seen...

A Sanctuary of Love and Remembrance: Opening Nowzad’s New Cat Room in Kabul in Colin’s Memory
A Sanctuary of Love and Remembrance: Opening Nowzad’s New Cat Room in Kabul in Colin’s Memory

17 October 2026

When Colin sadly passed away, his wife Tracy wanted a special way for his family and friends to honour his memory. Together, through donations given at his service, from those unable to attend,...

Help Keep Kabul’s Rescue Dogs Warm: Heated Kennels and a Special Matching Fund
Help Keep Kabul’s Rescue Dogs Warm: Heated Kennels and a Special Matching Fund

15 October 2026

In our post last week, we talked about our plans to build dedicated, insulated, and heated kennels at Nowzad's Animal Hospital in Afghanistan - to protect elderly dogs like Diesel, Babri, and...

Help Ukraine’s Rescue Horses Survive Winter: Barhan’s Story and Our Emergency Hay Appeal
Help Ukraine’s Rescue Horses Survive Winter: Barhan’s Story and Our Emergency Hay Appeal

15 October 2026

When his owner could no longer look after him, Barhan was left with almost nothing to eat. He survived on raw rice grains, becoming terribly thin and unwell. There were real fears that he...

Let’s Get Them Home: Help Tipo, Melano and Brave Ninja Reach Their Forever Families Before Winter
Let’s Get Them Home: Help Tipo, Melano and Brave Ninja Reach Their Forever Families Before Winter

13 October 2026

Today, our bonded girls Tipo & Melano and our brave tripaw Ninja Dog are hoping it will be their turn. They’re still far from their fundraising goals, and with a harsh winter closing in,...

Finally Home! Albert, TomKat and Maggi Begin Their Wonderful New Lives
Finally Home! Albert, TomKat and Maggi Begin Their Wonderful New Lives

12 October 2026

Albert and Maggi have wasted no time settling into their huge cosy beds and countryside walks, soaking up every bit of comfort and freedom. And TomKat… well, he has explored every corner of...

Meet Jackie and Anne: Fundraising for Nowzad at Tarka Vets Open Day in Barnstaple
Meet Jackie and Anne: Fundraising for Nowzad at Tarka Vets Open Day in Barnstaple

10 October 2026

They're both busy today manning a stand at the Tarka Vets Open Day in Barnstaple (near the Nowzad Charity Shop), spreading the word about Nowzad and the vital work we do for animals living in...

Meet Dash: The Foal Who Defied the Odds and Found Safety in Ukraine
Meet Dash: The Foal Who Defied the Odds and Found Safety in Ukraine

09 October 2026

He is named in honour of Dasha - the wonderful, brave lady who helped rescue him and his mum from slaughter, as well as the heart-pounding "dash" against time it took to bring them both...

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When we teach the next generation to care, we create a kinder world for animals & people alike! 🐕🐈 So here is a little snippet of our work in Afghanistan, helping children to learn the importance of caring for animals with kindness, respect & compassion. It may seem hard to believe, but the children had screamed in fear when the puppies first ran in to greet them…& now look at their reactions just minutes later. 🙌🏻🐾 Happy World Kindness Day 🌎 from the Nowzad team 🖤 Please do share to y
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13/11/2026
💜 WORLD KINDNESS DAY – 13 NOVEMBER 🐾 At Nowzad, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. Every animal we rescue, every life we help save, & every act of compassion reminds us that kindness has the power to change lives. From rescuing vulnerable dogs & cats, to providing care & sanctuary for horses & donkeys in Afghanistan & Ukraine, our work is driven by one simple belief: every animal deserves kindness, compassion & a chance at a better life. On World Kindness Day, we celebrate the i
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13/11/2026
Meet Maqbola for today’s Sponsor Spotlight, one of our cherished residents at the Maverick Donkey Sanctuary in Kabul! Thanks to the generosity of all of you wonderful sponsors, this beautiful girl spends her days safe from the harsh streets, enjoying plenty of nutritious food, dedicated veterinary care, & all the affection she deserves. Want to help keep Maqbola happy & healthy? Please do think about becoming one of her Nowzad Animal Heroes for just £4 a month (or £39.99 for a full year).
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12/11/2026
We would love to see photos of your precious pets with their Nowzad poppy plush’s & collar tags, so please comment with them below if you’re happy to share them 🐾 In honour of all those who served and died in military conflicts…We will remember them 💜 Thank you for your support of Nowzad and enabling us to help animals in crisis 🖤 💜 There’s still time to get your paws on a purple Nowzad poppy, a poppy dog tag and poppy squeaky dog toy plush, all available online in the Nowzad store (see
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11/11/2026
The gift that keeps on giving….and yes, we will go on to talk about our wonderful fundraisers, but when you see this video, you’ll also see that we could be referring to Pen’s comedy moments too 😆 Thank you so much to Ann and the incredible ‘Raise 4 Nowzad’ group who continue to work miracles & keep raising funds for the animals in our care. Here are some of our residents at The Maverick Horse & Donkey Sanctuary in Kabul, Afghanistan, enjoying their new scratching poles & enrichment supplies
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11/11/2026
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