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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 wonderful home waiting for him.

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...

Two Lives Saved: Paola and Her Newborn Foal Find Safety at Horse Paradise Sanctuary in Ukraine
Two Lives Saved: Paola and Her Newborn Foal Find Safety at Horse Paradise Sanctuary in Ukraine

06 October 2026

Paola’s story came to us through an extremely courageous lady named Dasha. As conditions in the Kyiv region have worsened, Paola’s former farmer began downsizing, and almost her entire...

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

06 October 2026

This week, we’re rallying for Melano & Tipo, our beautiful bonded girls who have been waiting a long time for their chance and who are joined this week by handsome Ninja - our gentle...

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Friday afternoon thoughts…from Pen and ‘Babri’, at our veterinary hospital in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Head to Nowzad.com 📲 to sponsor Babri 🐶 or one of our other long term residents 🖤 #nowzad #nowzadrescue #dogrescue #fridayfeeling #sponsoradog
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06/11/2026
Some Friday frolics to make you smile 🐴…we had so many lovely comments following the photos shared earlier this week of our rescue foal Dash, who was born just after his mum was saved from slaughter. So here he is in all his glory 🤎, dashing around at the Ukrainian ‘Horse Paradise’ ranch. 🇺🇦 Thank you to all who have supported the rescue of many horses affected by the conflict so far! You can find out more & donate towards their ongoing care through the link in our bio 📲 Thank you! 🖤 #
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06/11/2026
Pen is well & truly getting into the groove of Afghanistan! 🇦🇫 The eagle has landed as they say, & our CEO Pen is in Kabul & on his way to deliver essential supplies to the Nowzad veterinary hospital team there. As you saw in our earlier post, ‘Babri’ dog is eagerly waiting to greet him, & who knew that Madonna would be accompanying Pen too on this vital mission!! 🤩 (You’ll have to watch the video) Stay safe Pen, we’re all routing for you! And what a damn good job you can keep your spirit
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05/11/2026
Thursday Sponsor Spotlight 💡Here is our beautiful big bear ‘Babri’- an ex-fighting dog who we rescued, & has since become the biggest softie out there! 💛 He is all the puppies’ favourite grandad with those soppy eyes & huge furry paws! 🐾 Thank you to everyone that sponsors this wonderful boy! 🌟 Here he is in this video, relaxing on our new dog balcony at the Nowzad hospital in Kabul, & eagerly awaiting a special visitor…Pen! (We’ll update you a bit later today about that! 👍🏻) 🖤 If
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05/11/2026
Here’s a little update to give you a mid-week boost… the adorable chestnut foal named ‘Dash’, who was born last month at our partner shelter ‘Horse Paradise’, after his mum was saved from slaughter! It’s incredible to see how healthy they are both looking after lots of ongoing care by Halyna & the team, & last week we got to give them some long overdue horsey cuddles too! Here’s Pen, Nina & our Trustee Tony acquainting themselves with this very cheeky chappy, who has certainly found his feet at
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04/11/2026
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