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An update from Pen
30 May 2024

It has been nearly three years since those fateful days of Operation Ark and the complete abandonment of Afghanistan by western governments. It is as if the preceding twenty years of sacrifice by the coalition of western soldiers to bring about the positive changes never happened.

 

 

Rabies prevention in Ukraine
Rabies prevention in Ukraine

29 May 2024

Combating Stray Animal Overpopulation in Ukraine The plight of stray animals in Ukraine is a complex issue. The invasion into the country by Russian forces in 2022 caused almost 12 million...

The Nowzad adoption programme is restarting
The Nowzad adoption programme is restarting

29 May 2024

We are reopening our adoptions programme (by Jen, adoptions manager) It has been nearly three years since Nowzad adopted out a dog or cat but we are super excited to let you all know that is...

The end of an era.. saying goodbye to Arnhem
The end of an era.. saying goodbye to Arnhem

25 May 2024

The last of the original Nowzad dogs, the golden oldies has left us. Arnhem out lived Nowzad, Tali and Fubar. British soldier Ben, who rescued him all those years ago, gives a heart wrenching...

Flying the Afghan Four to their forever homes!
Flying the Afghan Four to their forever homes!

25 May 2024

HELP NOWZAD BRING RESCUED DOGS FROM AFGHANISTAN TO THE UK In the heart of Kabul, Afghanistan - amidst the turmoil and challenges - there are countless dogs roaming the streets. Most are...

Nowzad's working animal programme in Kabul
Nowzad's working animal programme in Kabul

24 May 2024

Nowzad’s Working Animal Programme in Kabul update by Nina Our programme generous funded by you has gone from strength to strength over the past year, despite the current security...

The Nowzad Store needs YOU
The Nowzad Store needs YOU

13 May 2024

The Nowzad Store is a vital element in our overall fundraising strategy as through your generous purchase all proceeds ensure the continued success of vital animal welfare programmes in...

GARC - Veterinary Clinic champion - Dr Reshad!
GARC - Veterinary Clinic champion - Dr Reshad!

20 January 2024

For the second consecutive year, the Global Alliance for Rabies Control has partnered with Boehringer-Ingelheim to deliver the World Rabies Day awards. And we are super proud that our very own Dr...

Dr Reshad and our clinic in Kabul
Dr Reshad and our clinic in Kabul

19 October 2023

Meanwhile, our wonderful chief vet Dr Reshad, spends his days fighting for better care and treatment of Kabul’s animals. Dr Reshad and his team work tirelessly treating, vaccinating and...

Shelter rebuild in Ukraine
Shelter rebuild in Ukraine

19 October 2023

Along with the seemingly endless challenges that go with operating an animal charity in a war zone comes some incredible moments too. None of it would happen though if it weren’t for our...

World Animal Day 2023
World Animal Day 2023

06 October 2023

Our vets in Kabul spent the day at one of Kabul’s brick kilns vaccinating lots of working horses and donkeys there, providing free water troughs and even building portable stables to offer...

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TIME FOR AN OPERATION KRAMATORSK EVACUATION UPDATE... As many of you know, the situation in Kramatorsk in far eastern Ukraine, has become incredibly critical over the past couple of months. Thanks to your unwavering support for Operation Kramatorsk and the determined efforts of the Nowzad team, we have so far successfully evacuated 28 dogs and 12 cats out of the immediate danger zone and to safer shelters in the west of Ukraine - Smila, Gostomel, Lutsk, and Varash – all places where these ani
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nowzadrescue
05/06/2026
The summer heat is officially here in Kabul, but our favourite roving ambassador, Fury, knows exactly how to handle the rising temperatures! His top tips for the heatwave? Hydration, shade and frozen treats! ☀️ But that’s not all that’s keeping Fury’s spirits high. He’s also been busy mentoring a very special new resident. Meet Khoshbakht (which means “Lucky” in Dari), a brave little puppy who has truly lived up to his name. ❤️ Khoshbakht’s journey to us was not an easy one. Born by the ro
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nowzadrescue
04/06/2026
Meet Druzhok🥰 When volunteers rescued this beautiful boy from the frontlines back in April and brought him to Ksenia’s in Kramatorsk, she knew exactly what to name him: Druzhok. In English, it means “Little Friend.” It’s a fitting name for a dog who has survived so much. Druzhok was originally found abandoned in Druzhkivka—a town just a short distance down the road from Kramatorsk, right in the thick of the frontline Donetsk region. Sadly, the safety Druzhok found with Ksenia was blown away o
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nowzadrescue
03/06/2026
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our new sheltered feeding shed for all our rescued equines at the Nowzad Donkey Sanctuary in Afghanistan!! With the summer heat in Kabul now getting hotter and hotter, providing relief for our donkeys and horses was a top priority. Thanks to our incredibly generous friends at Network for Animals, we have officially completed construction on a brand-new, sheltered feeding area, and it is now in full use! As you can see, it provides amazing shade and cool
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nowzadrescue
29/05/2026
For the price of your morning coffee, you can carry a piece of a life-saving mission. $4.99 helps us keep moving for the animals of Kramatorsk. ☕🐾 We’d love to see you carrying hope! Tag us or send a photo with your new tote bag, and we’ll feature you in our stories. 📸🤍 Link in bio ❤️ #nowzad #operationkramatorsk #animalsofukraine #totebag
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nowzadrescue
28/05/2026
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