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Crates of Hope: Bringing Frontline Puppies to Safety
12 May 2026

Rescuers Lach and Angela have successfully moved a group of vulnerable puppies from the Kramatorsk frontlines to safety in Borodianka. Despite the challenges of a conflict zone, the team’s dedication ensured these little ones were saved from uncertainty. With fresh supplies arriving from Kyiv, Operation Kramatorsk continues its mission to leave no animal behind.

Bringing Home Albert, Maggi, Tom Kat, and Rex: A Journey of Hope
Bringing Home Albert, Maggi, Tom Kat, and Rex: A Journey of Hope

12 May 2026

These three deserving souls have waited too long for a world beyond shelter walls — a world with soft beds, safe gardens, and families who will love them for the rest of their days. Your...

From the Frontlines to Safety: Bluey’s Story
From the Frontlines to Safety: Bluey’s Story

10 May 2026

On Friday night, the military arrived in darkness to hand over a dog to Dr Lach and Angela – a thin, exhausted, and absolutely frozen dog from the frontline. Our two didn't have much on...

Thoughtful, Clever, and Resilient: Celebrating the World  Donkeys Day at  Maverick’s Sanctuary
Thoughtful, Clever, and Resilient: Celebrating the World Donkeys Day at Maverick’s Sanctuary

08 May 2026

This World Donkey Day, our Kabul team treated our 13 donkeys to a day of extra hugs and their favourite snacks. We're proud to celebrate these hardworking, clever animals and share a heartfelt...

Two Teams = One Mission!
Two Teams = One Mission!

01 May 2026

As the sun sets over Ukraine this evening, our teams are finishing another hard-going, but vital, day on the ground. Today the mission split into two paths...

Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time
Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time

01 May 2026

7 Kilometres. That is all that separates the brave volunteers and hundreds of vulnerable animals in Kramatorsk, from the frontlines of the Russian advancement.

From Mountains to Recovery: Protecting Afghanistan’s Wildlife
From Mountains to Recovery: Protecting Afghanistan’s Wildlife

27 April 2026

Last week, we collaborated once again with Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) to protect the country's precious wildlife too.

Hope After Horror: Rescuing Kabul’s Tar Puppies
Hope After Horror: Rescuing Kabul’s Tar Puppies

20 April 2026

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...

Please Help Pack the Ambulance for Ukraine!
Please Help Pack the Ambulance for Ukraine!

20 March 2026

Our mission to support animal welfare in Ukraine is now moving into high gear! At the end of April, the Nowzad Veterinary Response Unit will be departing from Devon, making the long journey to...

A Weekend of Inspiration: From Totnes to the Ealing Animal Charities Fair
A Weekend of Inspiration: From Totnes to the Ealing Animal Charities Fair

09 March 2026

What a busy and inspiring weekend for the whole Nowzad team! While Pen was busy sharing our story with wonderful crowds in Totnes and the Royal British Legion Banstead, another part of the team...

A Decade of Compassion: Celebrating 10 Years of Raise 4 Nowzad
A Decade of Compassion: Celebrating 10 Years of Raise 4 Nowzad

09 March 2026

March 5 marks a milestone that truly takes our breath away. For one entire decade, the incredible community at Raise 4 Nowzad has been a lifeline for the animals in our care.

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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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