7 photos showing the care given to working horses, donkeys and mules across the Westbank regardless of an enormous shortage of everything for veterinary care
Dear Friend
I wanted to begin by reassuring you that all of our rescue donkeys at the sanctuary in Israel, and at our rescue centre and hospital in the West Bank, are safe and well - despite the recent, distressing reports of wildfires in the region.
We’re keeping a close eye on the situation and will take action if needed. For now, our vital work continues as normal - and today, I’m pleased to share an update from our dedicated vet teams in the West Bank.
I also want to say a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support of our Easter Appeal. Your generosity is helping us equip vet teams across all our programmes - in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza and Egypt - with the tools they need to treat donkeys, mules and horses in urgent need.
Thanks to you, countless working animals will get the expert veterinary care they deserve.
Our teams have been busy over the past few weeks, caring for donkeys, mules and horses right across the West Bank.
Builder donkeys are so hardworking and deserve to receive the best possible vet care.
Dr Rakan and his team treat all sorts of working animals - including builder donkeys, who carry heavy loads up steps and through tight alleyways, just like the ones you can see above and below.
Nour gives this hardworking builder donkey a much-needed hoof trim.
We pay extra attention to their hooves - builder donkeys carry such heavy loads that any pain or injury can make their lives even harder. Regular hoof checks and treatment are a big part of keeping them comfortable.
Builder donkeys are so hardworking and deserve to receive the best possible vet care.
Sometimes our work in the West Bank takes real patience.
Dr Rakan recently heard from an owner whose horse had escaped from his stable and become badly tangled in barbed wire. The poor horse was left with a painful injury.
Because of ongoing road blocks in the region, it took a few days for Dr Rakan to reach him - but he didn’t give up. Our vet teams always persevere, no matter how tough things get.
Your support means we can be there to help horses in desperate need - just like this horse with awful leg wounds to his front (shown above) and back legs.
Dr Rakan explained to the owner that the horse’s wounds were deep and would take time to heal – but he made sure he had everything he needed, including all the right medication to continue the horse's treatment.
And of course, Dr Rakan will be back soon to check on the horse and provide any extra treatment that may be needed.
Dr Rakan treated the leg wounds to make sure the horse was comfortable and able to recover.
It’s thanks to your support that Dr Rakan and his team can be there for animals like this – no matter how challenging it is to reach them. Your kindness helps give working horses, donkeys and mules the care they need, and the chance of a healthier, more comfortable life.
Thank you for making this work possible.
Thank You
It's only with your help we are able to improve the lives of working donkeys, mules and horses in the West Bank, Gaza and Egypt. You're also helping to fund our hospital in Nablus in the West Bank and care for our rescue donkeys in Arrana, as well as our donkeys at our sanctuary in Israel.
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