15th June 2022 is International Working Animal Day
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The 15th June 2022 is International Working Animals Day and you'll find lots of information and how to help on SPANA's website. The charity works with working animals – hard working horses, donkeys, camels and elephants – in a number of countries where locals are depending on their animals to help them bring in a livelihood such as in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and Central and South America. Sometimes these working animals fall sick or get injured – and there may be no veterinary services to help them. Perhaps their owners can’t afford them. Enter SPANA which believes that all animals deserve the right to excellent veterinary care. It gives free treatment to thousands of working donkeys, horses, camels and elephants every year. They wouldn’t get treatment otherwise. SPANA is highlighting the many animals in the world who have little or no access to vital veterinary care. It focuses on the three t’s:
SPANA has mobile veterinary clinics which can travel to animals and help. The charity provide training to owners in animal welfare and best practice. They give treatments and check-ups. They give free vaccinations and worming treatments.
Find out more about International Working Animal Day here Here's a list of working animal charities Two thirds of Brits don't realise working animals produce much of their food and drink (The Mirror, 14 June 2022) |