The Brooke launches Pakistan emergency appeal for working horses and donkeys

Over one million people and 75,000 animals have been affected by the floods © Brooke

The Brooke, 13 August, launched an emergency appeal for the thousands of horses and donkeys affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan.

Around 75,000 horses and donkeys are thought to have been affected by the floods – the worst in 80 years – in one province alone.

This number is expected to rise sharply as flooding continues. It’s expected that food will not be easily accessible for at least six months, which could result in widespread starvation.

How the Brooke is helping

The Brooke has been operating in Pakistan since 1991 and already has teams operating in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Sindh provinces of Pakistan. We are now providing emergency treatment, vaccinations, fodder
and clean water for horses and donkeys, as well as other animals in
desperate need.

Maintaining the health and welfare of horses, donkeys and mules is paramount at this time in order to help vulnerable families rebuild their lives and support livelihoods in the long term.


	We are the only organisation specifically helping horses and donkeys at this time, so the need for our services is extremely high. Every day that goes by, more horses and donkeys will be at risk of dehydration, starvation, respiratory problems and water-borne diseases. We are doing everything we can to reach as many animals as possible.
	We’re also working closely with our partner organisations and local governments to offer our expertise in equine care and to support relief activities. *Mohammad Farooq Malik, Brooke’s Pakistan Chief Executive.*

Treating animals and helping their owners

The Brooke has treated and vaccinated almost 2,000 horses, donkeys and other animals in need so far. Crucially teams are also teaching animal owners first aid skills so they can help their animals and
prevent disease outbreak.

The Brooke is aiming to reach around 5,000 horses, donkeys and other animals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh Provinces, over the next few weeks.

Click here to donate to the Brooke's emergency appeal