Providing Charitable Veterinary Care in Morocco Since 1927™
Asif was a noble animal. Born beautiful. A strong gray mule, faithful in service as a beast of burden.
And he was loved. His owner, a humble working man in a remote region of Morocco, was grateful for the mule’s daily labor. He recognized the enormous value of this good animal: Without the help of this dependable partner, he could not keep his family alive.
You wouldn’t want to see it … a lovely colt in desperate pain, rolling around on the ground. Najem — Arabic for “star” — was suffering gravely when his owner brought him here to the American Fondouk. In typical medical terms, the colt was “colicky” — but this doesn’t come close to communicating the agony that Najem was going through.
A long life of hard work … years of honorable service to his owner’s family … but now, it was over. His owner, whom I’ll call Adnan, was downhearted as he brought the old mule, blind in both eyes, to us. Adnan’s aged friend could no longer work.
Every day, with every animal we treat, I am thankful for you. Friends like you, giving generously, make possible everything that happens here at the American Fondouk. You’re bringing help and healing to working animals with illnesses and injuries, and you’re sustaining the families who depend so completely on them, for their very survival, every single day. So I thank you sincerely.
When new life comes into the world, it’s cause for celebration! But when that birth is difficult … when the newborn is at risk … when a mother is lost … that beautiful day becomes a heartbreaking tragedy. Not only in the human realm. In the animal world as well.
Like so many people here in North Africa, Kamal depends on his mule for his livelihood. But his mule fell ill … seriously ill … and from the moment he arrived with her here at the American Fondouk, it was clear that this would take time.
It started small and simple … but it quickly grew into huge and complicated — a disaster. One mare bites another on the neck. It happens occasionally. It’s typically not a serious situation. But Amira, the elderly “auntie” (age 20), didn’t heal from her wound.
Gratitude… That’s my primary emotion, by far, after my first year as Director at the American Fondouk.What amazing experiences! It has been an incredibly rewarding journey. Let me highlight some of the memorable moments, especially the achievements that you’ve made possible, through your generous support.
In a crisis … WILL WE BE READY? A freak accident — a mule stabbed, and close to death — but compassion, generosity, and great love for animals … our supporters helped saved him. And maybe even saved his owner’s life. It was a remote corner of Morocco. A man I’ll call Amal, living in […]
Many times, I wish I could sit down with our supporters and tell them about all the goings on here at American Fondouk. But with time such a precious commodity, I can only send updates from Fez, Morocco, periodically. But let me assure you. I’m thankful every day for the impact our supporters make here […]
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