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From the Streets of Kabul to a Forever Home: Help Sparky’s Wheels Reach the Finish Line
03 February 2026

In the bustling, often unforgiving streets of Kabul, survival is a daily battle for the stray animals who call it home. For a small, spirited dog named Sparky, that battle almost ended in December 2024.

Your Impact in Action: See the Amazing Recovery of Two Rescued Horses
Your Impact in Action: See the Amazing Recovery of Two Rescued Horses

03 February 2026

Do you remember Beauty and Grace? Both rescued from the horrors of an Afghan brick kiln, these two arrived at Maverick’s Donkey Sanctuary in late summer 2025, very weak and wounded.

More Than Just a Market Stall: Thank You, Exeter
More Than Just a Market Stall: Thank You, Exeter

21 January 2026

At the end of last year, we took a brave step and, for the very first time in Nowzad’s history, joined the Exeter Christmas Market 2025. It was a big and slightly scary experiment!

Join Us in Glasgow on 12 July: Vijay Brings Nowzad to the Easterhouse Sports Centre!
Join Us in Glasgow on 12 July: Vijay Brings Nowzad to the Easterhouse Sports Centre!

12/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that our incredible fundraiser, Vijay Kritzinger, is heading to Scotland! On 12 July 2026, she will be running a fundraising stand at the Easterhouse Sports Centre in...

Join Us on Saturday 16 May: Vijay Brings Nowzad to the Tyneside Vegan & Music Festival!
Join Us on Saturday 16 May: Vijay Brings Nowzad to the Tyneside Vegan & Music Festival!

16/05/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday 16 May 2026! We are thrilled to announce that Vijay Kritzinger will be representing Nowzad at the Domain, Northumbria University, from 11 am to 3.30 pm. She will...

Paws, Fun, and a Mission: Join Vijay at the North East Dog Festival!
Paws, Fun, and a Mission: Join Vijay at the North East Dog Festival!

22/08/2026 - 23/08/2026

For all dog lovers in Newcastle! We are delighted to announce that our wonderful fundraiser, Vijay Kritzinger, will be flying the flag for Nowzad at this year's North East Dog...

A Lifeline on Wheels: Braving the Hindu Kush to Save a Young Horse
A Lifeline on Wheels: Braving the Hindu Kush to Save a Young Horse

16 January 2026

When the call came in from the Animal Health Directorate, Dr Reshad knew that time was of the essence. A young horse in Takhar Province was suffering in agony, having baffled local vets who lacked...

Nowzad Ukraine: A Dangerous Christmas Mission and a Strong Start to 2026
Nowzad Ukraine: A Dangerous Christmas Mission and a Strong Start to 2026

08 January 2026

While many of us were settling in for a well-deserved break over the Christmas and New Year period, the mission with Nowzad Ukraine didn't stop for a single second. As we kick off the first...

School's in session for our favourite roving ambassador Fury!
School's in session for our favourite roving ambassador Fury!

08 January 2026

Training and socialisation are such vital parts of life here at the Nowzad Animal Hospital. Whether it’s learning lead manners or just building confidence, Awrang has a magical way of...

From Ukraine to Afghanistan: How Network for Animals Powered Our Mission This Year
From Ukraine to Afghanistan: How Network for Animals Powered Our Mission This Year

07 January 2026

As all of us here at Nowzad look back on an incredibly challenging but impactful year, we want to take a moment to send a massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to another of our amazing partners and...

A Big Thank You to WildWash for Supporting Nowzad
A Big Thank You to WildWash for Supporting Nowzad

06 January 2026

WildWash Natural has launched a special Charity Dog Shampoo & Conditioner and has chosen Nowzad as the charity they’re supporting — something we’re incredibly grateful for.

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Update on our puppies! The Lucky 7. Today we’ve seen these little survivors out in the sunshine at our Hospital and enjoying a little bit of fuss, sniffs and soft food. Nothing short of a miracle really, given what happened to them over the weekend. They still have a long road ahead to heal their skin, but for today, we are celebrating these small, sunny victories. Thank you everyone, for making these second chances possible 🧡 #Nowzad #RescueUpdate #KabulPuppies #SurvivorStories #AnimalRe
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nowzadrescue
20/04/2026
We promise you this has a happy ending‼️ Over the weekend, our Chief Vet Dr. Reshad received an emergency call: a member of the public had found a litter of tiny puppies on a back road trapped in a horrific pool of thick industrial tar⚫️ 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 causing further injury, so our team had to make the decision to tran
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nowzadrescue
20/04/2026
Imagine your family’s entire livelihood just vanishing almost overnight. In the more remote areas around Kabul city, a silent and absolutely preventable tragedy is happening. Recently, Dr. Reshad has been called to several devastating cases where household dairy cows have been bitten by rabid dogs. Once symptoms of rabies appear, there is no cure and it is extremely distressing to see. To prevent further suffering and protect the family, Dr. Reshad has had to keep making the difficult decision
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nowzadrescue
17/04/2026
It’s Thursday! It’s almost the end of the week! It’s Fury Time! Today he’s been our resident “Sous-Chef” at the Nowzad Hospital, taking it upon himself to help the team prep the daily enrichment for his fellow rescue residents. Kong Stuffing! For the dogs in our hospital and shelter, mental stimulation is just as important as physical healing. Kongs are a game-changer for this, providing the dogs with: 💪Stress relief: chewing and licking releases endorphins, helping our rescues feel calm in
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nowzadrescue
16/04/2026
Relieved to say our team in Kabul managed to find the poor female #dog reported to us yesterday. She is now recovering at our #nowzad #animalhospital ❤️ Your donation is the difference! Link in bio ⬆️ 🥰🙏
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nowzadrescue
05/04/2026
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