A weekly report from Safe Haven for Donkeys in Gaza: : "A heartfelt thank you for your continued support of working donkeys, horses and mules"

 

Dear readers, I wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you for your continued support of our work helping donkeys, horses and mules in crisis areas. Today’s update shares some of the latest cases our team has responded to on the ground. I hope it helps show the difference your support is making for animals who would otherwise have nowhere to turn. You can also click here to read our latest April operational report from Gaza, showing the scale of the work taking place thanks to your support. Because of your kindness, our Gaza team reached 634 donkeys and horses in desperate need of care - often in incredibly difficult conditions. Thank you again for caring so deeply about these animals and the people who depend on them every day. Wendy Safe Haven UK Office An update from Gaza In recent weeks, our vet team has carried out urgent field visits across different parts of Gaza, treating large numbers of animals in need of emergency care. While much of our work focuses on donkeys and horses, the team never turns away an animal in need - often treating sheep, birds and pets caught up in the crisis too. Many animals are suffering from illness, injury and exhaustion after months of hardship and very limited access to veterinary care. Animals are suffering due to delayed access to veterinary care - but our vet team are trying to reach as many donkeys and horses as possible. Recently, a Bedouin community leader contacted our team asking for urgent help before illness spread further among their animals. The team quickly responded and worked for hours under extremely difficult conditions to examine and treat sick animals. Their fast action helped contain the outbreak and prevent further suffering. Our team travel on foot or by bicycle to reach communities with animals in need of veterinary care. Shortly afterwards, the team received another urgent call - this time from an owner desperately seeking help for his horse. The team set out on foot to reach the animal and provide treatment. With roads badly damaged, fuel scarce and transport costs extremely high, some visits now take hours of walking to reach remote areas. Najeeba shares more about this case in our video update. Click to view Najeeba's video from Gaza Donkeys and horses continue to be vital 'family' members - helping transport food and water. Infectious diseases are continuing to spread rapidly among animals in Gaza, while harsh living conditions and the collapse of basic infrastructure are making life even harder. But despite the challenges they face every day, our vet team continues moving from one emergency to the next - carrying out treatments, monitoring recovery and returning for follow-up visits wherever possible. Thank you for making this life-saving work possible. Click to read Dr Saif's April Report from Gaza Thank You Erna  Your support helps us fund our vet teams in Gaza, the West Bank, and Egypt, bringing vital veterinary treatment directly to working donkeys, mules and horses in desperate need. You are also caring 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. Donate today Because of your support, this donkey received the urgent treatment needed to relieve his pain and begin recovery. If you'd like to read previous updates of our work, please click here to visit out blog. You can also view today's update online by clicking here. Registered charity number 1083468