Author name: Debbie Warren

Our three veterinary teams in the West Bank face more than just traffic on their rounds. Every morning, they check a special app on their phones – it shows which areas are safe to work in that day, marked red, amber, or green. Only the green zones are safe enough for them to travel to, […]

We’ve been overwhelmed by the compassion and generosity shown in response to our Gaza appeal. Thank you – your support is helping our mobile team reach donkeys and horses in desperate need, even in the most challenging circumstances. It’s thanks to donors like you – and especially those who’ve chosen to give a regular gift

Today we’re sharing the latest update we’ve received from Dr Saif, whose team continues their extraordinary work with donkeys and horses in Gaza, despite unimaginable conditions. His words speak for themselves. The situation is dire, but his determination is deeply moving. I hope you’ll take a moment to read his update below. Even now, the

Our mobile vet teams – whether in the West Bank, Gaza, or Egypt – never hesitate to go above and beyond to improve animal welfare. This week we’ll bring you an update from Dr Rakan’s team, who ran a rabies vaccination clinic from our hospital base in Nablus, in the West Bank, as well as

As the summer sun blazes on, we’re doing everything we can to keep our rescue donkeys cool, comfortable, and content at our sanctuary in Israel. Luckily, donkeys truly thrive in this dry heat – and thanks to your support, they really are living their best lives. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into their summer

This week I’m pleased to share an update from the West Bank, where our lead vet, Dr Rakan, along with our three mobile vet teams, continue to deliver life-saving care to working donkeys, mules, and horses in incredibly difficult conditions. Dr Rakan has sent a personal message to pass on to our supporters, offering a

I’m writing to share an update on our vital work in Egypt – supporting the hardworking donkeys and mules of the brick kilns. In just two years, since we started our work in El Saf, we’ve seen remarkable improvements in animal welfare across the kilns. This is all thanks to your generosity. Our team’s tireless efforts are

As the situation in the Middle East continues to unfold, we’re acutely aware of the challenges it brings – not only to the safety of our dedicated teams but also to the thousands of donkeys, mules and horses they work so tirelessly to help. This week, we’re sharing an update from our teams on the

We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of messages from supporters worried about our teams in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank. Thank you – this means so much to all of us at Safe Haven. We’re relieved to let you know that all our team members are currently safe. We’ll continue to keep you updated

Today, we wanted to share a little joy from our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank, where your kindness continues to make a world of difference to the rescue donkeys in our care. At our rescue centre in Arrana, in the West Bank, the donkeys are enjoying some very tasty carrot and cucumber treats,