Voordierenblogger: Upsetting news: The shipment with veterinary medication and animal feed waiting at the border with Gaza has been confirmed as missing: we hope that the supplies were used to help animals in need

donderdag 26 februari 2026

Upsetting news: The shipment with veterinary medication and animal feed waiting at the border with Gaza has been confirmed as missing: we hope that the supplies were used to help animals in need

Thank you, as always, for everything you do for working donkeys, mules and horses. Your kindness reaches further than you may ever realise helping animals in desperate need.

I’m writing today with some difficult news. The aid shipment of veterinary medicines and animal feed that had been waiting at the border with Gaza for some months has now been confirmed as missing.

We do know it made it over the border, so can only hope that the supplies were put to good use helping animals in need.

But thanks to your continued support, we have acted quickly. Now the border is open, we are already planning a replacement shipment and we will of course keep you updated on progress.

And today we’re sharing an update from our team in Gaza, who continue to work under the most challenging conditions. We hope you take a moment to click through to view Najeeba's latest video, showing you the reality of working conditions.

With our heartfelt thanks,

Wendy
Safe Haven UK Office

An update from Gaza

Our mobile team continues to operate across southern areas, including Khan Yunis and Al-Qararah, as well as central Gaza.

Despite extremely unpredictable conditions, the team have treated hundreds of animals in recent weeks. Many of these cases require repeat visits and careful follow-up, alongside emergency call-outs.

The team have been travelling across the southern and central areas of Gaza in recent weeks, providing first aid to donkeys, mules and horses.

Encouragingly, for the first time since the beginning of the war, we are seeing genuine improvement in the general health of working donkeys.

This progress is hard won. It reflects months of persistence, dedication and your ongoing support. Even in the midst of chaos, healing is happening.

Mohammad and Al-Dagmah provide a check up to a donkey and foal. We are pleased to see an improvement in the general health of working animals.

Our team recently carried out an emergency visit in western Khan Yunis, close to refugee camps near the coast.

They responded to an urgent call about a donkey showing clear signs of tetanus - a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that causes severe muscle stiffness and painful contractions.

The team respond to an emergency call out - a suspected case of tetanus, which can be fatal.

The team examined him on site and immediately administered the necessary treatment and medications. Because tetanus can progress quickly, this case is being closely monitored.

Follow-up visits are already planned to assess how he responds and to adjust treatment if needed. Thanks to you, this donkey received timely treatment and is not suffering.

The donkey received vital treatment - we will provide an update as soon as we can.

Najeeba, Dr Saif's wife, has continued to share updates directly from Al-Qararah, in northern Khan Yunis, where tens of thousands of displaced families are sheltering. You can see her latest video below or by clicking here.

In the refugee camps, working donkeys are not just animals - they are transport, income and daily survival for families. Najeeba explains that the team is working to relieve pain and suffering wherever they can.

Please click the image above to see Najeeba's latest video update.

Najeeba has also asked us to pass on the team's thanks to you, our wonderful supporters.

You make every visit, every treatment and every recovery possible.

We are aiming to send out a replacement shipment imminently - with vital veterinary medication.

Thank You

Your support funds our mobile vet teams in Gaza, the West Bank, and Egypt, bringing veterinary care directly to working donkeys in desperate need. It also helps us care for rescue donkeys at our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank, where they receive nutritious food, specialist care, and the safety of a forever home.

Thank you for caring for these gentle animals.

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