At TWS, we rely solely on donations to care for our rescues, as we receive no government funding. In a country with no animal rights and no organisations such as the RSPCA, street animals in Pakistan lead a miserable existence with no one to turn to should they be abused, injured, sick, or starving. Street dogs are considered unclean and dangerous and are subjected to dog culling to reduce their population. We take in these animals, treat them, and try to find them homes, which is not an easy task, as sadly, Pakistan is a breed-obsessed society. Those too vulnerable to survive on the streets have a forever home with us at the sanctuary.

We are running this fundraiser to cover the shelter's everyday expenses. We have had some serious cases of animals that would otherwise surely perish on the cruel streets. Cases such as Caroline, a victim of a hit and run, who was left to die on the streets. Rocco, an out-of-city rescue suffering from a severe case of scabies. Sabrina, who is suffering from a deep dog bite wound, and tiny Minnie, who fell from a height. We also have many other rescues undergoing chemotherapy and needing spay and neuter surgeries. All these have put huge pressure on our veterinary clinic.

Our shelter operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We need help paying staff wages, fuel costs, and utility bills. Staff are an absolute must, as they take care of the rescues and permanent residents.

The cost-of-living crisis has meant that donations are at an all-time low. Yet due to inflation, our utility bills are high, and finding money to cover food and treatment is proving to be difficult. We are so very grateful to all the kind and wonderful people who donate to our work month after month. We are truly grateful for every penny received, as no amount is too small.

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