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UKRAINE NEEDS OUR HELP: SICK CATS NEED SPECIAL FOOD

UKRAINE NEEDS OUR HELP: SICK CATS NEED SPECIAL FOOD

A new request for help from Ukraine has been received. "Life" Foundation in Cherkasy has asked for help for its many sick cats. These individuals are seriously ill and require specialized food. Those who are unable to feed themselves during the acute stage urgently...

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Emergency Ukraine, OIPA continues to buy and ship dog food

Emergency Ukraine, OIPA continues to buy and ship dog food

Animals at Gorod Cobak shelter in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, need food. Last week one of its volunteer, Yuliya, asked us for help. Its guests are about 200 dogs and feeding them all every day is a very difficult challenge. Thanks to the last month donations, about 500 euros,...

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CALLS FOR HELP

UKRAINE NEEDS OUR HELP: SICK CATS NEED SPECIAL FOOD

A new request for help from Ukraine has been received. "Life" Foundation in Cherkasy has asked for help for its many sick cats. These individuals...

Stray dogs under bombs in Lebanon: let’s save their lives and give them a home

Our member league BETA (Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) asked us for help.  The life of stray dogs is not easy in Lebanon. Although it...

Let’s buy a wheelchair for Şila: a little help for Syrian disabled cats taken care of by Havin

In a small town called Rojava, autonomous region in northeastern Syria, lives Havin, a passionate activist whose mission is to help stray cats,...

Donations of an amazing volunteer of WagWag: let’s help stray cats in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The OIPA’s delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, WagWag, aims to support the incredible work of all of its volunteers, one in particularly who...

Each little donation can save a life: let’s save animals from war in Lebanon

A small shelter in Lebanon, Woof N' Wags, asked us for help. As we know, this country is the scene of war in particular the South Lebanon region...

STRAY DOG CRISIS IN KOSOVO: LET’S SUPPORT OUR MEMBER LEAGUE “Stray Angels Kosova Foundation”

Despite government programs, in Kosovo, in cities like Prishtina, stray populations have remained unchanged. Our member league Stray Angels Kosova...

LET’S HELP ANIMALS IN UKRAINE: FOOD AND FIREWOOD FOR GOROD COBAK SHELTER

Animals at Gorod Cobak shelter in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, is urgently asking for help. Their guests, nearly 200 dogs, need food and wood for warmth as...

SUPPORT FOR CAT PARK IN CYPRUS

In Cyprus, there is a serious problem with the welfare of stray animals. Especially stray cats face neglect, abuse, and lack of medical care. With...

SUPPORT STRAY ANIMALS IN ANKARA

Support Stray Animals in Ankara Our member association, Bir Pati de Sen Tut, located in Ankara, Turkey, urgently needs our help to continue their...

A DOG RESCUED WITH A CUT OFF PAW

A dog rescued with a cut off paw - OIPA Italy volunteers in Alcamo, Trapani, rescued a young puppy named Green who was found in a state of extreme...

CAMPAIGNS

Yulin Festival, let’s stop the dog and cat meat trade: send your letter of protest to the Chinese government!

As every year, to celebrate the summer solstice, a festival is held in Yulin in the southern province of Guangx on June 21 and the following days in...

IN ALGERIA THE GALOUFA PROGRAM (القالوفة) HASN’T STOPPED YET, SEND YOUR PROTEST LETTER!

Since the mid-19th century, stray dogs and cats in Algeria have been subjected to a brutal practice known as Galoufa” "القالوفة”." This method,...

Together we did great things, OIPA’s main achievements in 2024

The culture in defence of animals and of a vegan and environmentally friendly lifestyle is becoming more and more widespread. It’s evident that...

LEBANON RESCUE MISSION: THE FIRST 14 DOGS FLY TO A NEW LIFE

14 dogs fly from Lebanon to a new life. A few weeks ago, we shared the news of the urgent request received by OIPA International from 'Back To Life...

RESCUE MISSION TO SAVE 30 DOGS FROM WAR-TORN LEBANON

Rescue mission to save 30 dogs from Lebanon. Lebanon, already grappling with economic turmoil and political instability, now faces a growing...

FLASH FLOODING IN GALATI, EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR AFFECTED ANIMALS

Flood emergency response for animals in Galati. Torrential rains in Central and Eastern Europe have unleashed devastating flash floods, tragically...

SPECIESISM AND ANIMAL RIGHTS: EQUALITY KNOWS NO SPECIES

EQUALITY KNOWS NO SPECIES! SPECIESISM AND ANIMAL RIGHTS: A CALL FOR COMPASSION World Day for the End of Speciesism is celebrated every year the last...

STOP CRUELTY TOWARDS LIMINAL ANIMALS

The first WORLD DAY FOR THE DEFENCE OF LIMINAL ANIMALS will be celebrated on July, 20 2024.Created by the French association PAZ - Paris Animaux...

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE CHANGE THE TREND. HELP STRAY CATS

WHAT HAPPENS In many European countries, due to the lack of sterilisation, cats proliferate and unwanted kittens are abandoned in front of...

VOTE FOR ANIMALS 2024

The Vote for Animals campaign, launched by Eurogroup for Animals and supported by over 50 international organizations  - OIPA included - aims to...

PROJECTS

A big new shelter in Kabul, you can contribute to the most important veterinary clinic in Afghanistan

In Kabul, a large number of stray dogs and cats live on the streets, suffering from hunger, diseases, accidents, and mistreatment. The lack of...

FOOD BRINGS RELIEF TO DOGS IN LEBANON

Food brings relief to dogs in Lebanon Food brings relief to dogs in Lebanon. OIPA recently delivered a vital 600kg of dry food to dogs in need in...

A PAWSOME ACT OF KINDNESS FOR CATS IN BOSNIA

A Pawsome act of kindness for cats. A Pawsome act of kindness for cats. After receiving an email written by a lady, who was in a difficult situation...

FOOD DONATION FOR CATS IN TUZLA

Food donation for cats in Tuzla Food donation for cats in Tuzla. In response to a heartfelt request from our member association, Wag Wag, in Bosnia...

OIPA CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY WITH STARVING STRAYS IN DUBAI

OIPA celebrates International Cat Day with starving strays in Dubai Today, August 8th, is International Cat Day! This special day was established in...

OIPA SPONSORS A CAT VACCINATION CAMPAIGN AT TISHK UNIVERSITY IN KURDISTAN

OIPA sponsors a cat vaccination campaign at Tishk university    OIPA sponsors a cat vaccination campaign at Tishk university. Our member association...

FIRST ROUND OF DOG STERILIZATION CAMPAIGN IN BRANISTEA: 109 ANIMALS SPAYED AND NEUTERED

A two-day dog sterilization campaign was successfully held in Branistea on April, 13-14. An initiative proposed by Sava’s Safe Haven – OIPA’s member...

DONATION OF FOOD TO STRAY CATS IN BANJA LUKA

OIPA International donated 100 kg of dry and wet food to Rajka, a volunteer who works tirelessly to give shelter and take care of stray cats in...

DOG STERILIZATION CAMPAIGN IN BRANISTEA, ROMANIA

Following the successful cooperation with Sava’s Safe Haven – OIPA’s member association in Romania – in aid of war-affected animals in Ukraine and...

FIRST DONATION FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS IN KURDISTAN

Thanks to our supporters who participated to the fundraising campaign in aid of stray animals in the region of Kurdistan – Iraq, we sent a first...

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