Countless families across the world depend on horses, mules, donkeys, camels and oxen for their livelihoods – and sometimes even their lives. These hardworking animals are the backbone of many societies, yet their lives can be short and involve great suffering. Working day after day in extreme temperatures, often with poor harnessing, little food and no veterinary care when they are sick or injured, many working animals endure constant pain.
SPANA are passionate about protecting and caring for working animals, with a network of free veterinary centres and mobile clinics that provide a lifeline for animals and communities alike.
Their outreach programmes support small-scale projects across the world, working in partnership with local organisations to develop effective, sustainable, community-based projects. SPANA’s emergency programme ensures they can get rapid, life-saving help to regions blighted by conflict and disaster. But it doesn’t stop there.
SPANA are determined that the future will be better for working animals, working to educate and train children, owners and veterinary professionals across the world.
SPANA are dedicated to caring for animals and protecting livelihoods since 1923. They receive no government funding, and rely on loyal supporters, professional partners and likeminded organisations to help in this huge but vital task.