Founded by former Royal Marines commando Pen Farthing, the Devon-based charity has spent nearly 20 years helping animals in conflict zones. Nowzad is best known for its work in Afghanistan but has also helped animals affected by the war in Ukraine since 2022.
28 September 2026
To keep our most vulnerable patients safe and comfortable, we are building three dedicated, heated kennels at our Kabul Hospital.
27 September 2026
Working with just a quick 3-hour window and a limited supply of merch, the team did a fantastic job spreading the word about our mission and raising an incredible $400. Deb even had 20 extra...
They were undertaking a journey driven by compassion — transporting rescued dogs toward safety and loving homes. To lose dedicated rescuers and animals in such a sudden, heart-breaking...
26 September 2026
One evening, she appeared outside her rescuer’s door, calling softly for help. She was limping badly on her hind leg. After being brought inside and examined the next morning, it became...
22 September 2026
A huge thank you to our wonderful Bideford charity shop volunteers, Carol and Sharon, who nominated Nowzad to benefit from this month’s event. With almost 100 people joining in, it was...
But our five remaining cats are still waiting — and with the harsh Kabul winter approaching fast, we urgently need to move them a paw closer to safety. Every donation, even the cost of a cat...
21 September 2026
Following our update last Sunday, your incredible generosity has helped us raise just shy of £400 in extra funds for our vital work overseas! Every single donation directly impacts the lives...
20 September 2026
Sadly, traditional carts made from splintered, heavy wood and harsh, old stiff tyres with no suspension and abrasive ropes leave so many of these animals suffering from shoulder strain, lameness,...
Our fabulous vet tech, Angela, has been out in Mykolayev during September, putting in serious work to keep vulnerable animals safe from rabies. This past month alone, she successfully vaccinated...
19 September 2026
It’s the 30th anniversary of this fantastic event, promising a fun-filled morning for families and four-legged friends featuring the Marvellous Mutt Show, a pet parade, dog games, rescue...