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Maverick the horse
26 April 2025

Imagine finding an animal utterly resigned to its fate.

That’s what Nowzad’s Chief Vet Dr Reshad faced with ‘Maverick’ in February, amidst the rubble of one of Afghanistan’s notoriously bleak brick kilns. Numbers vary but there are around 600 kilns across Kabul alone, where horses are often worked to death. 

 

Public awareness programmes in Kabul
Public awareness programmes in Kabul

16 April 2025

Beyond rescue and treatment however, Nowzad also conducts vital public awareness programmes!

 

Meet Maggi and also Awrang – Nowzad’s amazing dog whisperer!
Meet Maggi and also Awrang – Nowzad’s amazing dog whisperer!

16 April 2025

Meet Maggi and also Awrang – Nowzad’s amazing dog whisperer! Life for an animal on the streets in Kabul is particularly hard during the bitterly cold winter months, when food,...

World Stray Animal Day - Kabul
World Stray Animal Day - Kabul

12 April 2025

World Stray Animals Day – April 4th 2025: A Spotlight on Hope in Kabul Friday, April 4th marked World Stray Animals Day - a global initiative to raise awareness about the plight of stray...

No Ears - our latest rescue
No Ears - our latest rescue

03 April 2025

No Ears – Our latest rescue and in need of a new name! We are so pleased to report that our young foal, rescued by Pen and the team from a brutal dog attack in Kabul last November, is...

Nowzad launches major veterinary aid campaign for Ukrainian stray animals on World Stray Animals Day 2025
Nowzad launches major veterinary aid campaign for Ukrainian stray animals on World Stray Animals Day 2025

03 April 2025

Nowzad Launches Major Veterinary Aid Campaign for Ukrainian Stray Animals on World Stray Animals Day 2025 In a bid to alleviate the suffering of stray animals in war-torn Ukraine, Nowzad is...

Pen's greatest hits album!
Pen's greatest hits album!

01 April 2025

Pen is launching his new singing career away from the charity - you can support him by buying his debut album here :)    

World Spay Day 2025
World Spay Day 2025

27 February 2025

Nowzad Team Makes Significant Impact on World Spay Day 2025  In a powerful display of dedication to animal welfare, Nowzad’s team of seven skilled veterinarians made a significant...

Help Nowzad's Rescues: Sponsor an Animal Today!
Help Nowzad's Rescues: Sponsor an Animal Today!

21 February 2025

Have you ever wished you could make a real difference in a rescued animal's life? Well now you can! Nowzad, dedicated to helping animals in crisis, launched its animal sponsorship programme...

Snowdon Challenge 13th Sep 2025
Snowdon Challenge 13th Sep 2025

12 February 2025

The Nowzad Snowdon challenge is back!! On the 13th September 2025 do you think you have what it takes to trek to the top of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in the beautiful Snowdonia National...

Have you seen our Donor Wall?
Have you seen our Donor Wall?

06 February 2025

Did you know? 🤔 When you donate any amount to Nowzad, whether it's a one-time gift or a monthly contribution, you can leave your name and a message on our donor...

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Happy World Donkey Day 2025! Today, we’re highlighting the incredible work of #Nowzad’s Vet Team and our vital Working Animal Programme in Kabul, Afghanistan. Did you know that working donkeys and horses are the lifeblood of many communities there? Especially in the mountainous regions where they tirelessly carry essential supplies like water, food, and building materials – it is a hard life for them all. Our founder @penfarthing
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nowzadrescue
08/05/2025
Imagine finding an animal utterly resigned to its fate. That’s what Nowzad’s Chief Vet Dr Reshad faced with ‘Maverick’ in February, amidst the rubble of one of Afghanistan’s notoriously bleak brick kilns. Numbers vary but there are around 600 kilns across Kabul alone, where horses are often worked to death. [💔] Totally emaciated and covered with wounds, Maverick has spent many weeks since under the intensive care of our vets, being hoisted up on to his feet every day and slowly regaining his
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nowzadrescue
17/04/2025
World Stray Animal Day in Kabul - A blind stray #cat rescued from the perilous streets and brought to Nowzad for urgent medical care, faced a life in pain and without sight. A severe eye infection seems to have ruptured both eyes, plunging the poor girl into complete darkness. To alleviate her pain and restore some semblance of normalcy, the veterinary team performed a delicate surgical procedure on Friday and removed both eyes. Despite profound challenges, this brave cat has adapted remarkably
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nowzadrescue
12/04/2025
We are so pleased to report that our young foal, rescued by the team from a brutal dog attack in Kabul last November, is recovering amazingly well at Nowzad’s Donkey Sanctuary. Discovered by Dr. Reshad, the foal, initially named “No Ears” by @penfarthing due to the loss of her ears during the attack, suffered severe injuries and was found unable to stand after her tethering rope had gotten caught all around her legs. She was going to
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nowzadrescue
04/04/2025
It’s been a log time in the making but today Pen (Nowzad founder) is launching his new career away from the charity. If you like a bit of good ole country sounds then please visit www.nowzad.com/news (link also in bio ⬆️) to buy his debut album - maybe we can help him get the album into the top ten! Wishing Pen well as he takes on #beyoncè #nowzad #dogs #nowzaddogs #cats #country #musicvideo
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nowzadrescue
01/04/2025
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