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Five Years On: Remembering Where Operation Ark Began
15 August 2026

Five years ago, as Kabul fell and chaos unfolded around them, Pen stood alongside two of our brave Afghan veterinarians — Dr. Zahra and Dr. Farzad— holding small puppies and facing an entirely terrifying, uncertain future. It was the moment that marked the very beginning of Operation Ark.

Six Little Lives, One Incredible Mum
Six Little Lives, One Incredible Mum

12 August 2026

Well...they are all thriving, growing stronger every day, and having a very good time tumbling around in our exercise area being built at the moment!

THE MOST HUGEST THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING EQUINE SUPPORTERS!
THE MOST HUGEST THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING EQUINE SUPPORTERS!

12 August 2026

Our team—Pen, Jen, and Ann—have been busy collecting all of your incredible donations and from everyone who has bought something from our Amazon Wishlist, packing them up, and getting...

Two Paws Closer to Home: Help Rambo & Karty Fly to Freedom
Two Paws Closer to Home: Help Rambo & Karty Fly to Freedom

11 August 2026

Thank you so much for all your amazing donations so far. Your kindness is already lifting these lucky dogs closer to the new lives waiting for them.

They Survived the War. Now Help Them Heal Others
They Survived the War. Now Help Them Heal Others

06 August 2026

When war tore through communities in Ukraine, it wasn’t only people whose lives were changed forever. Hundreds of horses were left abandoned, traumatised by the horrors of conflict, until...

Climbing for Compassion: Kathy Owen Takes on Moel Famau for Nowzad
Climbing for Compassion: Kathy Owen Takes on Moel Famau for Nowzad

04 August 2026

Kathy had hoped to join our Snowdon Climb this September, but as the route is too steep and challenging, she’s created her own adventure by climbing Moel Famau instead. After completing her...

It’s crazy how quickly a normal day on-site can turn into a life-saving mission
It’s crazy how quickly a normal day on-site can turn into a life-saving mission

30 July 2026

When roadwork began in Pul-e-Charkhi, Kabul, engineers made a discovery beneath the asphalt they were breaking up - 15 tiny puppies from four different litters, all huddled together inside holes...

Paws Across Borders
Paws Across Borders

28 July 2026

These fundraisers are their flights to freedom. We wish we didn’t have to keep asking for help to get them home, but the reality is simple: without all of us pulling together, these happy...

Back Where They Belong: Ten Young Macaques Return to the Wild
Back Where They Belong: Ten Young Macaques Return to the Wild

24 July 2026

Working hand-in-hand with Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), the Nowzad team officially released 10 young macaques this week - back into the wild in Laghman...

Visit the Nowzad Charity Shop in Bideford – Every Purchase Saves Lives
Visit the Nowzad Charity Shop in Bideford – Every Purchase Saves Lives

24 July 2026

Pen's just completed a fresh drop-off of donated supplies (thank you donors!!!), and our brilliant team of volunteers there is ready to welcome you! Whether you’re on holiday in North...

Help Fill the Stables: Support Ukraine's Rescued Horses Today
Help Fill the Stables: Support Ukraine's Rescued Horses Today

22 July 2026

But now, we are extending that vital lifeline to the beautiful rescues at the Horse Paradise Rescue Ranch in Kyiv!  The ranch is caring for 60+ horses that have survived the unthinkable,...

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We will, and do, remember them! 🖤❤️💜 Remembrance Sunday in Kabul, Afghanistan 🇦🇫 #nowzad #nowzadrescue #remembranceday #wewillrememberthem #remembrancesunday
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08/11/2026
At Nowzad, we believe that every hero deserves to be remembered. That includes the countless animals who have served, suffered, & died in wars throughout history. 🐾🐴🫏🐦💜 They sought no glory, & understood little of the conflicts they were thrust into, yet they gave everything to help us. For them, we remember, in every conflict, since the First World War, through to present day. 📲 Please visit Nowzad.com to find out more about our work over the last 19 years to rescue animals from war z
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nowzadrescue
08/11/2026
Date for your diary… 🐾 Next Saturday 14th November, we’ll be at @quincehoneyfarm with a Nowzad stall at their special ‘For The Love of Animals Christmas Fair’ 🎄🤶 If you’re able to pop along & join in the merry gathering, it will be lovely to see you, & the pawfect opportunity to start your Xmas shopping with our range of merchandise and cat & dog gifts too! 🐶🐈 It’s 10am until 3pm at Quince Honey Farm in South Molton, De
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nowzadrescue
07/11/2026
Happy Caturday from Afghanistan 🖤❤️💚 …and as you can see, the kitties here are making the most of Pen’s visit to our Kabul veterinary hospital, demanding lots of attention & fuss 😻 The cats here are finally able to feel safe, & have an enriching space to recover from their traumas. We hope this video gets your weekend off to a ‘purr’fect start 😻 …and at least Pen now knows where the door is 😆 comedy gold as always! 😺 #nowzad #nowzadrescue #catrescue #catsanctuary #comedygold
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07/11/2026
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
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