Virus: animals in crisis

The need for our help has never been greater. If we don’t act now animals will die. Please, if you can, help working animals today.

The current global pandemic is having a devastating impact on working animals and the communities that depend on them around the world.

The threat of the virus and restrictions on movement and work have meant that many owners in the poorest communities are unable to afford to feed or look after their animals.

This is threatening the survival of many working animals, which are facing severe malnutrition and other problems. Some owners are having to allow their animals to graze on the streets in desperation, but this has led to more animals eating plastic and rubbish, causing an increase in issues such as colic that require urgent veterinary attention.



Morocco's caleche horses face starvation

In Marrakech, Morocco, hundreds of caleche horses are suffering from malnutrition and struggling to survive. These horses usually transport holidaymakers around the bustling medina, but the collapse of the tourist industry due to the pandemic has left owners without an income – and with no means of feeding their animals.
In response to the crisis, SPANA has launched a lifesaving emergency feed programme. Working alongside local partners, we are distributing concentrated feed to a total of 593 horses in Marrakech and the neighbouring town of Aït Ourir.

SPANA’s emergency feeding programme is only possible thanks to our supporters. Please, if you can, help us to continue saving the lives of animals in desperate need.