Arusha society for the protection of animals

The animal welfare organization in Tanzania

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

Captured in Lemanda, Arusha
Beneath the dramatic skies of northern Tanzania, a Maasai man walks alongside his donkeys, a powerful reminder that working animals are more than helpers; they are partners in livelihoods, resilience, and community life.

One of our favourite🧡

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

Meet Prisca.

Since 2011 she’s sold fodder at Meserani Livestock Market using her 2 donkeys.

For her, donkeys are like a vehicle — she travels 10+ km daily to collect fodder, and now advocates for donkey welfare as a member of our Meserani group.

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

Sometimes the strongest bonds are built without words.

Between people and animals, trust, care, and companionship create connections that shape everyday life.

Because when we care for animals, they give back more than we often realize.

Happy Foal Friday

#FoalFriday

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This International Worker's Day, we recognize the strength of donkeys and their owners working side by side in gold mines, farms, and other places—supporting livelihoods and sustaining communities.

Together, they remind us that every worker deserves care and dignity.

[Network For Animals 🐾 @Network4Animals]

GOOD NEWS! 🫶

🇹🇿 After 3 years of hard work, 1,000 overworked donkeys at Tanzania’s Mirongoine market now have everything they need – shade, water & medical care – thanks to YOU!

🫏 Thank you for being on the frontlines of donkey welfare in Tanzania: https://t.co/MsZIrDBkXP.

[Network For Animals 🐾 @Network4Animals]

GOOD NEWS 🫶

🇹🇿 Thanks to your support in 2025, NFA & ASPA ran clinics at Arusha’s busiest markets. 5,125 donkeys treated, 5,800 dewormed & hundreds of owners trained in safe harnessing & handling 🫏

👉 Your support keeps them healthy & pain-free: https://t.co/g96pfPU6ko.

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Raising donkey welfare awareness in Mgusu

Through the Geita Hoof Print Project (supported by Brooke East Africa), ASPA has installed signposts promoting the Five Animal Welfare Freedoms—helping donkey owners and communities improve care and treatment.

Awareness drives change.

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21 donkeys rescued in Lengijave including 4 young foals.

After a 7-hour illegal trek from Meserani, suspects were found asleep waiting for transport across the border. Swift action by ASPA & STPU led to arrests and ensured the animals’ safety.

Supported by Brooke East Africa.

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

21 donkeys rescued in Lengijave including 4 young foals.

After a 7-hour illegal trek from Meserani, suspects were found asleep waiting for transport across the border. Swift action by ASPA & STPU led to arrests and ensured the animals’ safety.

Supported by Brooke East Africa.

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

Curious ears up — tuned to the voice that brings care and good intentions. 💚

Happy #FoalFriday

#FoalFriday #DonkeyWelfare #VoicesForAnimals

[IAPWA @IAPWA]

🐴 Celebrating a Year of Progress for Donkey Welfare 🐴

From June 2025, IAPWA was proud to work alongside @aspa_tz to support Donkey Mobile Clinics in the hard to reach communities of Nanja and Ngarenanyuki in Tanzania – areas where access to veterinary care for working animals is extremely limited 🚑

In just six months, these Donkey Mobile Clinics:
💉 Treated 750+ working donkeys suffering from illness or injury
👨🏻 Reached 450+ owners and community members, providing education on humane care and responsible donkey welfare

Donkeys received treatment for painful wounds, lameness, musculoskeletal issues, eye and skin conditions, alongside deworming and essential vitamin support – improving their health and reducing suffering. The educational element of the programme also ensured that the clinics extended beyond immediate treatment and led to long-term welfare improvement 📈

As our donkey welfare programme comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on what we’ve achieved together. Thank you for helping make this life-changing work possible 🤎

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In Rwamgasa, Geita, a training on improved donkey cart harness fitting is making a difference.

Moga is an early adopter of a modified single-shaft donkey cart, which reduces strain and improves balance on Animal

Geita Hoof Print Project is supported by the Brooke East Africa.

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

In rural Arusha, water = donkeys.

These animals provide more support to Tanzanian livelihoods than almost any other domestic animal, yet their work is often invisible.

We're urging communities to protect the animals that help them survive.

#DonkeyWelfare #WaterIsLife

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Happy #FoalFriday from this side!

Donkeys deserve a life worth living—and we're making sure their voices are heard.

[Arusha society for the protection of animals @aspa_tz]

Hello 2026 ✨

Please be kind to all the animals of the world.

They work for us, walk with us, and share this planet with us.

This year, let compassion lead our actions.

#Hello2026 #BeKindToAnimals #CompassionInAction #AnimalWelfare

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🎉❤️ Wishing you a happy and compassionate new year from ASPA!

Let's make it a year where communities come together to value and care for ALL animals - from the furriest friends to the humblest donkeys.

Together, let's spread kindness and compassion! 🌟

#CompassionForAll

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Arusha's dry season is harsh this year. 😥

The solution? In 2023 @TheBrookeEA-supported 20,000L water point in Meserani! It stores a reliable supply for 1,600 donkeys & 8,000 livestock, drastically cutting the distance women/children must trek.

A true win for welfare

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Born to stand out — even in black & white 💕

#FoalFriday vibes!

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Happy Foal Friday! ✌️ This little one is sending peace to camera and all the good vibes for the weekend.

#FoalFriday #DonkeyLove #PeaceToCamera

[Network For Animals 🐾 @Network4Animals]

🇹🇿 After hauling backbreaking loads for 25 miles (40km), 300 donkeys in Tanzania are suffering 6+ hours in the baking sun. We must build shaded rest areas with water troughs before summer hits! 🐴

👉 Help us protect them from heat & dehydration today: https://t.co/pSI4FeDVIa.