Emergency response
When disaster strikes, animals are so often the forgotten victims.
Fires, floods, droughts, wars - in the chaos of a crisis, the dogs and cats who have nowhere else to turn can be left with no one to speak up for them. We're proud to be there for them.
Floods in the Philippines
When a powerful tropical storm struck the Philippines it unleashed widespread flooding and landslides that devastated entire communities.
Homes were destroyed, livelihoods lost, and many families were forced into impossible decisions - often unable to continue caring for their pets. As a result, thousands of dogs and cats were left to fend for themselves on the streets, exposed to hunger, disease, and the aftermath of disaster.
Meet Nicolas
Amid this crisis, one small puppy’s story captured the scale of suffering and the power of intervention. Nicolas was found alone, taking shelter in the stump of a coconut tree after floodwaters had torn apart his home. Severely malnourished and suffering from mange, he was in a critical condition. He stood very little chance of survival without urgent help.
Thanks to the support of donors, Nicolas was rescued and given immediate veterinary treatment and ongoing care. Over time, he began to recover - both physically and emotionally - gaining strength and confidence after his traumatic start in life.
Nicholas is now absolutely thriving in the care of his adoptive family who love him dearly and can’t imagine a life without him in it. “Nicolas is super playful and gets so excited when I arrive home that he is always getting my shirts dirty! He’s my youngest and such a special part of my family.”
A fire in Tangier
In June 2025, a small shop in Tangier caught fire. For many local strays, this place had been a refuge - somewhere they returned to for food, safety, and the comfort of human company.
When the fire tore through the building, more than 30 animals lost their lives. There were devastating reports of animals fleeing the scene while still on fire.
Yet even in that darkest of moments, there was still hope. Some animals made it out, and we stepped in immediately to support those still fighting for their lives at the local animal hospital.
Meet Simba
Among the casualties of the fire was Simba the cat. He had suffered severe burns from head to tail, as well as internal damage from toxic smoke.
The weeks that followed were long and uncertain. But slowly, Simba began to recover - from his visible injuries, and from the invisible ones too.
Today, the shop in Tangier has been rebuilt. And Simba is back where he belongs, surrounded by his furry friends and the people who love him.
It has been a long and painful journey, marked by far too much heartbreak. But we are grateful we were able to play our part alongside other dedicated individuals and organisations, stepping in to help when it mattered the most.
Drought in Iraq
In 2025 and 2026 our partners on the ground in Iraq faced a critical and escalating challenge: a severe water shortage threatening the survival of hundreds of rescued cats and dogs.
With summer temperatures exceeding 50°C and one of the worst droughts in decades gripping the region, access to water became both limited and increasingly expensive. The shelter, which has no piped supply or well, relies entirely on water deliveries to provide drinking water, maintain hygiene, and deliver essential veterinary care.
The situation quickly became urgent. Without water the shelter struggled to function - putting already vulnerable animals at risk of dehydration, disease, and death.
In response, we launched an urgent water appeal to fund ongoing water deliveries and safeguard the animals in our partners’ care.
Thanks to the generosity of people like you, the appeal successfully funded vital water supplies. This support helped approximately 400 community dogs, alongside 150 dogs and 3 cats living on-site. Reliable access to water has ensured clean drinking supplies, safe and hygienic conditions, and cooling spaces to protect animals from extreme heat.
