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View this email in your browser This is how Network for Animals put your donations into direct action for animals in July. Dear friends, July was another month of action for Network for Animals! We rushed emergency aid to war-torn animals in Ukraine and the Middle East, protected Greek street cats from deadly parasites, rescued storm-stricken animals in South Africa and supported a vital sterilization program to combat a cruel cat-killing competition in New Zealand. None of this life-saving work would be possible without the generosity of compassionate supporters like you. Here's a glimpse of the animals YOU helped last month. Russia-Ukraine war   A report from the frontline by NFA Executive Director, David Barritt For animals in Ukraine, each day brings new nightmares. As the Russians advance into civilian areas of Donetsk, more people are fleeing for their lives and abandoning their pets. Having witnessed the horrors of the war zone firsthand, I can attest that the heroes saving animals on the frontline are risking their lives daily. Credit: EPA When the war began, we promised to stay in Ukraine until the war ends. We have upheld that promise and continue to save animal lives in some of the hardest-hit areas, even as many other organizations have moved on. Our partners report that compassion for animal victims of war is waning, and with dwindling donations, we are on the brink of being overwhelmed by the flood of animals in desperate need. Thanks to your donations, we are continuing our life-saving work in Ukraine. Together, we are providing fuel for rescue operations, rushing emergency food and medical supplies and gradually expanding dog and cat shelters. Thank you for showing the animals of Ukraine that there are still people who care about them. Read the original article here. Credit: Sky News West Bank, Palestine  Rushing food for hundreds of shelter residents and street animals in the chaos of war  As the war in Palestine grinds on, the suffering of animals becomes increasingly catastrophic. The closure or destruction of businesses such as hotels, restaurants and grocery stores has left street dogs and cats, who relied on leftover food for survival, starving to death. Our partner, the Animal Environment Association (AEA), is the only registered shelter operating in the West Bank. In addition to caring for 100 dogs and 40 cats at the shelter, our team feeds hundreds of street animals and provides emergency medical care for those with life-threatening injuries. However, donations have dried up, food supplies are depleted, and adoptions have come to a standstill. We reached out to you with a desperate plea for help, and through your support, we have rushed funds for critically needed food and medical care. Your kindness is saving the lives of animal war victims, giving them a chance to survive until the war is over – thank you. Read the original article here.  Credit: AFP Kefalonia, Greece   Providing anti-parasite treatment for 500 vulnerable street cats In Greece, street cats endure harsh lives, scrounging for scraps from tourists and foraging for food in dumpsters just to survive. In winter, when the tourists leave, the situation becomes even more serious. Without food or medical care, many cats get sick, suffer and die. For the past three years, we have been working to help feed, treat and sterilize street cats in the Fiscardo area of northern Kefalonia. We now provide food and emergency medical care for 500 street cats across 15 small mountain villages.  However, the cats of Kefalonia now face a new threat: deadly, flesh-eating parasites that threaten to undo all our good work. Thanks to your generous donations, we have been able to administer crucial anti-parasite treatments, protecting the street cats of Kefalonia for the next three months. Your compassion has saved the lives of hundreds of Greek street cats.  Read the original article here. Credit: NFA/Vic Dobry Canterbury, New Zealand  Funding humane population control methods amid a cruel cat-killing competition A horrific hunting competition in Canterbury, New Zealand, encourages children as young as 14 to hunt, shoot and slaughter homeless cats under the guise of ‘conservation.’ Blood-covered hunters pile cat carcasses in crude cages, and hang them from poles with meathooks forced through their jaws. Shockingly, the government allows the hunt to continue unchecked, as it considers cats an invasive species that threatens native birds.  We reached out to you with our plan to fund humane population control methods before the next hunt. Thanks to your generosity, we are supporting ongoing trap-neuter-vaccinate-release (TNVR) programs in the region together with our partner, Cat Rescue Christchurch. We are also putting pressure on the government to repeal laws targeting cats and ban this barbaric competition. Thank you for stepping up and helping us to save defenseless cats in New Zealand from unimaginable suffering and death, while petitioning the authorities to focus on more humane and effective population control methods.  Read the original article here. Cape Town, South Africa  Rushing emergency aid to storm-stricken animals In July, a violent storm tore through Cape Town, South Africa, leaving countless animals starving, freezing, and susceptible to disease and injury. Many were at severe risk of drowning, being crushed by falling trees and buildings, or being struck by drivers unable to see through the downpour. Two of our partner shelters, Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Tom Ro Haven Horse Sanctuary, were ravaged by the storm, suffering significant damage to their infrastructure, storage facilities and feeding grounds. Fortunately, the damage has since been repaired, and your donations provided emergency aid in the form of food, blankets and medical care for injured and traumatized rescue animals. The animals were unprepared for this crisis, but your support was a true lifeline, providing them with the food, care and shelter they desperately needed to weather the storm. We, and the animals, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Read the original article here.  Credit: Mdzananda Animal Clinic Latest Updates Western Cape, South Africa – Greyton Farm Animal Sanctuary (GFAS) gets a huge helping paw! Home to hundreds of rescued sheep, pigs, goats and ducks, our partner, GFAS, has secured a brand-new vehicle to replace their 35-year-old one, thanks to your support. This new vehicle includes a free service plan and a monthly tank of fuel, allowing the team to transport a ton of food to help feed hungry animals. A big thank you to all our supporters for making this dream come true for GFAS! Read more. Credit: GFAS Kenya – Good news for donkeys! Thanks to your generosity, we've launched a mobile donkey welfare program in Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nairobi – all notable high-risk donkey slaughter hotspots. Since the program began in March 2024, we have treated and vaccinated 343 donkeys, and facilitated two arrests in connection with illegal donkey slaughter activities. This is a massive victory for the welfare of donkeys in Kenya! Read more. Credit: Ian Kiringa Morocco – This sweet Moroccan kitten lost his leg, but gained a new lease on life – ALL THANKS TO YOU! When our partner found tiny Rey, he was little more than skin and bones, dragging a broken, infected leg behind him. Thanks to your donations, Rey was rushed to the vet for an emergency surgery before infection ravaged his whole body. While the vet was forced to amputate the leg, this little fighter now has a new chance at a safe, happy life. You are saving lives – thank you! Read more. Credit: Kawtar Cats Aqaba, Jordan – Street dog Zara has made a miraculous recovery – and given birth to her pups. Pregnant Jordanian street dog Zara was rescued by our partner, Al Rabee, after being shot and struck by a car. We are excited to announce that this sweet girl has given birth to five healthy pups. Despite having sadly lost two of her puppies, Zara and her remaining litter are healthy and thriving thanks to your generosity. Read more. Credit: Al Rabee Aqaba, Jordan – Rescued from Jordan, relocated to Italy: Rucola is looking for her forever home! Rescued by our partner, Al Rabee, Rucola’s paralyzed legs meant that she had almost no chance of being adopted in Jordan. YOU helped us relocate her to Italy where she is undergoing specialized physical therapy and is making remarkable progress. But her story isn’t over yet! Rucola is still looking for her forever home. If you can help, reach out to us! Let’s give this sweet girl the happy ending she so deserves. Send us a private message here. Credit: Al Rabee Thank you for being a friend and hero to desperate, vulnerable animals worldwide in July. Though they can’t speak for themselves, we know in our hearts that they are eternally grateful for your support – and so are we. Donate Now Banner credit: NFA/David Barritt. Click here to leave a legacy in Brian's memory.