Billu and Jugnu's story
One owner we met in Pakistan, Mohammad Aslam, was very concerned about his mare, Jugnu. His usually active mare was reluctant to work. He didn’t realise that she was desperately trying to tell him she needed to be with her newborn foal, Billu. She was so anxious about the little one, it was making her weak and prone to illness.
Helping the unsung heroes
In Ethiopia, Shiro works as a Ghari (taxi) for his owner Tamirat, and Tamirat’s wife and four young children. When Shiro became unwell, Tamirat took him to see the Brooke who diagnosed the horse with African Horse Sickness (AHS). The Brooke advised Tamirat on how to treat Shiro, but the disease was caught too late and it is unlikely he will survive.
Spreading knowledge, easing pain
Every day, Brooke teams are reaching horses, mules and donkeys who are working despite terrible pain. The teams ease that pain - and train their owners to recognise the signs that they are distressed. The Brooke is working to prevent the suffering of animals like Husna, a mare who works pulling a Tonga cart in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Walid's dedication to his donkey's welfare
Walid is 31 years old and lives in Cairo. From 10am until 5pm every day, he walks through the streets with his donkey and cart selling aluminium tools and goods. The health of Walid’s donkey is vital to him; he is unable to work without it. It was therefore a devastating blow when his donkey was injured and unable to work.
Special care for older animals - Kavici's story
In Kimbimbi village in Mwea, poor Kavici (whose name means ‘The Old’) was working seven to eight hours every day. He was transporting water, 43 gallons per trip, with seven trips daily. Due to fatigue, worsened by conditions linked to old age, Kavici would often stop in the middle of the road. He even collapsed a few times, causing alarm to his owner, Andrew Kimani.
Lightening the loads of working animals - Mithu's story
Brick kiln donkey Mithu carried three tonnes of unbaked bricks each day up a steep bank to the Basti Labar brick kiln in Multan, Pakistan. But one day the little donkey could take the load no longer and collapsed from exhaustion...Read more...
The dangers of dehydration - Chandni's story
Hazrat's mare Chandni was so dehydrated that she collapsed, but our team was on hand to help, and advise Hazrat on keeping Chandni cool...Read more...
The vision to save lives - sharing good animal welfare
When Marzouka sustained an injury to her left eye, she began to lose her sight. The pain was so bad she couldn’t work or eat. Her loss of appetite also threatened the life of her foal, who was still suckling. Read more...
The threat of tetanus in poor communities
In poor communities overseas tetanus is rife and sadly, animals with the disease often suffer even further as many are ‘treated’ with painful traditional remedies such as ear amputation, by owners who don’t realise the harm they will cause. Read more...
Before and After - Mukui's Story
Every day Brooke vets see countless ‘before’ and ‘after’ stories. 'Mukui' has one such story to tell, after months of being poorly fed and watered, and yet forced to haul heavy loads in Kenya's searing heat over tough, hilly terrain. Read more...
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