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Nowzad on Air: Voices from the Frontline of Animal Welfare

The story of Nowzad began with a single, life-changing bond between a Royal Marine and a stray dog in a remote Afghan village. Since then, that spark of compassion has grown into a global mission to provide safety, medical care, and a voice for animals in the world's most challenging environments.

In this collection of podcasts and interviews, Nowzad founder Pen Farthing and guest experts share the evolution of Nowzad: from the early days of building Afghanistan’s first animal rescue centre and pioneering rabies prevention programmes, to the harrowing logistics of Operation Ark and our ongoing work today in Ukraine and Afghanistan. These conversations offer an intimate look at the resilience of our team, the deep connection between people and animals in conflict zones, and the unwavering commitment to lead with integrity when the stakes are highest.

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Emma Bullimore on BBC Essex: Operation Kramatorsk
Emma Bullimore on BBC Essex: Operation Kramatorsk

The Nowzad team has launched an emergency mission to evacuate animals trapped in the path of Russia’s advance on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk. Emma Bullimore spoke with Pen Farthing about the immense challenges involved in the evacuation. As the front line draws closer, the team is working tirelessly to ensure these animals are moved to safety before the city becomes inaccessible.

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BBC: Veteran Launches High-Stakes Animal Rescue Mission
BBC: Veteran Launches High-Stakes Animal Rescue Mission

A former Royal Marine commando has begun a high-stakes operation to save animals living near the front line in eastern Ukraine. The mission for Paul "Pen" Farthing, from Dovercourt, Essex, involves 24-hour-round trips from Kramatorsk to a haven in Smila. Farthing, who toured Afghanistan between 2006 and 2007, said it was "very likely" that some animals would be shot on-sight if the city was to fall.

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Wunderdog Emergency Podcast: Nowzad's Pen Farthing in Ukraine
Wunderdog Emergency Podcast: Nowzad's Pen Farthing in Ukraine

In this emergency episode of the Wunderdog Podcast, Nina May is speaking to Pen Farthing, the founder of Nowzad, since he is in Eastern Ukraine as Russian forces are advancing. Pen headed to Eastern Ukraine to help people with their pets and shelters with the repair works after Russian attacks.

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Pets Magazine: Nowzad Launches “Operation Kramatorsk”
Pets Magazine: Nowzad Launches “Operation Kramatorsk”

The Nowzad rescue team has launched a high-stakes emergency evacuation to save vulnerable animals and evacuate animals trapped in the path of Russia’s advance on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, where invading forces are now within just seven kilometres of the city limits.

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Vettimes: Nowzad launches emergency Ukraine animal evacuation
Vettimes: Nowzad launches emergency Ukraine animal evacuation

The charity is working alongside local volunteers in Kramatorsk to save animals in rescue centres and foster family homes across the city, including the Drooh Animal Shelter, where Nowzad supporters previously funded new kennels and repaired perimeter fencing destroyed by a Russian missile strike in 2023.

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Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time with Dan Richardson
Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time with Dan Richardson

In the city of Kramatorsk, just 7 kilometres and a team of courageous volunteers separate hundreds of vulnerable animals from the frontlines of the Russian advancement and the realities of war. Pen Farthing, Nowzad founder & CEO, alongside actor and tireless animal activist, Peter Egan, join me for a live chat. Join us to find out how you can support Operation Kramatorsk: A Race Against Time...

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The Future of Dog Rescue Part 3 - War Torn Dogs with Pen Farthing & Nowzad
The Future of Dog Rescue Part 3 - War Torn Dogs with Pen Farthing & Nowzad

In this episode of The Future of Dogs, Hannah is joined by Pen Farthing, founder of the NOWZAD charity, to explore the complicated world of war-torn dogs. They explore the powerful bond between soldiers and strays, alongside the ethical complexities of rescuing animals from active war theatres. The conversation also highlights ongoing efforts to support dogs abandoned during the invasion of Ukraine.

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Pen Farthing: Abandoning Pets During Evacuations Is a Failure of Ownership
Pen Farthing: Abandoning Pets During Evacuations Is a Failure of Ownership

Pen Farthing speaks out on the Dubai pet abandonment crisis as rescue centres buckle under the weight of animals left behind. By Marie Carter-Robb, Editor, Pets Magazine. “I feel strongly that we have to change the global mindset so that animal welfare is integrated into the reality of expat life and now sadly crisis planning, rather than an afterthought.” – Pen Farthing

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Community Efforts and Animal Welfare in Afghanistan
Community Efforts and Animal Welfare in Afghanistan

In November 2023, Nowzad was absolutely thrilled to receive the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) Champion Vet Clinic Award, for our work combatting rabies in Afghanistan.

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Canine Love in Conflict...Protecting the Bonds of War
Canine Love in Conflict...Protecting the Bonds of War

It's the last thing most of us think about; animal welfare in Afghanistan and Iraq. But you don't have to dig too deep to learn that there are absolutely no welfare programmes or respect.

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