Heal broken hearts appeal

Thousands of horses, donkeys, and mules provide vital support during disasters, helping vulnerable communities worldwide. Brooke is committed to improving disaster preparedness and protecting both people and animals during these devastating times. Your generosity can make a real difference - help heal broken hearts today.

Following widespread flooding in Pakistan in 2022, it was believed that over one million livestock animals were killed, many of them likely to be working horses, donkeys and mules.

Animals and owners were under extreme stress due to the crisis. Working horses and donkeys, who in normal times would be supporting other livestock, helped farmers evacuate overnight as flood warnings were announced.

The main issues faced by animals and their owners was the lack of access to clean drinking water and food, as well as shade and shelters. Additionally, almost all brick kilns, which had large numbers of horses, donkeys and mules occupying them, were under water, meaning work was stopped for months.

As a result, wages for the workers stopped, and people struggled to afford to feed themselves, let alone their animals.

Thanks to Brooke's committed supporters, we were able to quickly set up flood relief camps in regions across Sindh, South Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Mobile units were taken to different locations across the region. Food and fodder were provided for animals straight away, as well as rations for the medium- to long-term. Finally, teams also provided treatment for injured and sick animals, who were under immense pressure and working even harder to help their owners.

Brooke is committed to improving disaster preparedness and protecting both people and animals during times of crisis — and your generosity is vital in making this life-saving work possible.