Nowzad Dogs: Afghan Dog Rescue

21 Feb 09

There’s something special happening in North London! The charity Nowzad Dogs was set up by ex-Royal Marine Penny Farthing in his wish to help dogs rescued from war-torn Afghanistan, where often dogs are subjected to the cruelty of dog fighting.

Penny Farthing runs the charity Nowzad Dogs, which he set up after rescuing several dogs from the stricken Afghan war zone when stationed as a Marine in 2006.

Mayhew International worked with Penny to secure the dogs safe passage out of the country. The whole story of the incredible journey was published and released on February 4th titled “One Dog at a Time”

Although Penny Farthing is no longer based in Afghanistan, he, like Mayhew International, is dedicated to raising the awareness of animal suffering in war zones around the globe.

Dog-fighting is rife in Afghanistan and there are no active agencies able to prevent the brutal blood sport. One such dog recently rescued through Nowzad Dogs is Bear, who sustained injuries that link him to the dog-fighting trade, and is lucky to have escaped relatively unscathed. However, his ears were severed when only a pup, as preparation for use in fights as he grew. Bear’s suffering is a reminder of the countless animals still suffering in war zones all over the World. Bear was transported out of Afghanistan at only 4 months old and has spent the last six months in quarantine.

Bear arrived with Sgt Farthing at The Mayhew Animal Home in Kensal Green on February 9th. Penny Farthing said: “I am extremely happy that Bear-dog has now completed his quarantine period… It is a great feeling to know that he is going to be looked after by our friends at the Mayhew, which I have no doubt is the best place for him to find a permanent happy home in the UK.”

SuperWoof to Sgt Farthing and everyone involved with the Mayhew’s International Projects!

SuperWoof! Archie