Bali Animal Welfare Association

06/05/2026

𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁…

For three days, this beautiful Bali Heritage Dog was seen limping along Padang Bai Beach—alone and in excruciating pain, with something tightly cutting into her paw. No one could get close enough to help, until a kind family saw her and reached out to BAWA.

After receiving the call, our team went to collect her and brought her to the clinic, where we discovered the cause: a fishing line, deeply embedded, slowly cutting into her paw.

Now finally receiving the care she deserves, we’ve named her Kait—transforming a symbol of her suffering into one of survival. She is still receiving clinical care and is doing well.

Many others are still out there, suffering unseen. Your support can help Kait’s recovery and animals like her still in desperate need of care: www.bawabali.com/donate

05/05/2026

POPPO 🤍 Another BAWA Sunday Rescue

Another Sunday, another life saved….

Poppo was reported to us after being seen wandering through a village in heartbreaking condition. It took several attempts to locate him, but we refused to give up… and when we finally found him, we rushed him straight to the clinic.

He’s still so young, yet already fighting so much. Poppo is suffering from a severe parasite infestation, open wounds, malnutrition, and anemia. His tiny body is weak, but his spirit is still there, and now he finally has a chance.

We’re doing everything we can to help Poppo heal, but he needs your support to recover and experience the healthy, happy life he deserves.

🤍 Please consider donating to support Poppo’s treatment and recovery.

Poppo’s story is also a painful reminder of why BAWA’s sterilisation and community health days are so critical. Our teams work 5- 6 days a week across villages to prevent the birth of unwanted animals - dogs who too often end up abandoned, suffering, and alone, just like Poppo.

Together, we can break this cycle 🩵

www.bawabali.com/donate

04/05/2026

🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 – 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

“PLEASE HELP — a dog is trapped… his head stuck in an iron fence. He can’t get out.”

When the BAWA Emergency Response Team arrived they found a young dog — panicked and exhausted, helplessly wedged between iron bars. Every movement only made it worse. His head was completely trapped.

Our team tried everything to release him — even attempting to cut through the solid iron. It wouldn’t budge.

With incredible patience and determination, Dewa Made carefully adjusted his approach… inch by inch… until finally — Freedom.

After what must have felt like hours of fear and suffering, the dog was released from his living nightmare.

We’ve named him Nate. But his ordeal didn’t end there.

Nate was rushed straight to Saka Vet Clinic for emergency treatment. His condition tells a painful story — severe ear infections, inflamed tissue, open wounds, and multiple underlying health issues. We believe he may have been desperately trying to scratch his ears on the fence for relief… and became tragically stuck.

And yet, through it all, Nate is gentle. Kind. Trusting.

No owner has come forward.

Another life saved — but nowhere to go.

💔 Please help Nate. Your donation will give him the urgent care he needs to heal. And when he’s ready, he deserves a loving home.

Your support is the reason rescues like this are possible.

Thank you for standing with BAWA — and for saving lives.

DONATE: www.bawabali.com/donate

04/05/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Thousands of dogs are living in remote areas of Bali, unsterilised and often in need of treatment, but with little to no access to veterinary care.

Based on our research, up to 90% of female puppies are being discarded – abandoned in forests, left on beaches, or given away – simply because families cannot continue caring for growing numbers of dogs without the resources to support them.

We urgently need your support to reach these areas. By funding our outreach work, you help us sterilise dogs, preventing the birth of thousands of unwanted puppies, and reduce the spread of diseases such as parvo, distemper, and rabies.

Your support makes this work possible.
www.bawabali.com/donate

03/05/2026

02/05/2026

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲

Jumpai Village in Klungkung Regency marked National Disaster Preparedness Day 2026 with a community-led earthquake simulation, bringing together nearly 200 participants in a shared commitment to resilience.

Supported by BAWA and International Fund for Animal Welfare (ifaw), the initiative adopts a One Health approach, recognising the connection between human, animal, and environmental wellbeing in disaster preparedness.

Students, teachers, community members, and local responders all took part in the exercise, demonstrating the importance of preparedness at every level, and turning knowledge into action.

The event also marked the official inauguration of the Community Disaster Management Group (CDMG), an important step in strengthening local capacity to respond independently and effectively.

Through collaboration with local government, health services, and community groups, Jumpai Village continues to build a culture of awareness, shared responsibility, and resilience.

When communities are prepared, human and animal lives are protected.

We would like to extend our thanks to the Government of Klungkung and Local Government of Jumpai.

01/05/2026

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶

BAWA’s education team has been back at Wood School Bali, this time following up with students after their recent animal welfare and safety sessions… And the impact is already showing!

Two weeks after their initial lesson, students in Grades 5–7 came together to explore an important topic: responsible tourism in Bali, one of the world’s most popular travel destinations.

They learned that:
❌ Taking selfies with wildlife = cruelty
❌ Not all “conservation” attractions are ethical
❌ Exploitation goes beyond civet coffee – it includes turtles, horses, and many more other animals

And most importantly: If you’re unsure – don’t visit.

Students were excited to hear about real progress – like the national ban on elephant riding, a major step forward for animal welfare in Indonesia.

The conversation didn’t stop at the classroom. Students asked thoughtful questions, shared their own experiences, and showed a growing awareness of how their choices can protect animals.

Just weeks earlier, younger students (ages 3–12) were already engaging with BAWA’s team – learning what animals need and how to care for them. Through stories like Lucky the dog, interactive activities, and lots of curiosity, the foundations of compassion are being built early.

Education is where change begins: by empowering young people with knowledge, we’re helping shape a future where tourism protects – not harms – animals.

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30/04/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲

Yesterday afternoon, BAWA received an urgent call – cries echoing from deep within a steep river gorge. Puppies were trapped below.

Our team responded immediately, securing ropes as Dewa Made carefully scaled down the cliff. At the bottom, he found two trembling puppies – frightened, but miraculously unharmed. He signaled to the team above that he was ready to be pulled back up – always the most nerve-wracking moment for those watching and waiting.

Thanks to his skill and courage, both puppies were safely brought back up and rushed to our rehabilitation centre for warmth, care, and nourishing meals.

We have no idea how they ended up there – a 20-metre drop from the road, with no way down except the cliff itself. Did they fall? Were they thrown? We may never know.

But one thing is certain – they are incredibly lucky!

Not only did they survive that ordeal, but just hours later, a severe storm hit the very same area, raging through the night with intense lightning, thunder, and heavy rain. They wouldn’t have had a chance.

We truly got to them just in time. Please help us continue reaching animals in urgent need:: www.bawabali.com/donate

29/04/2026

Education saves lives- both human and animal

A huge thank you to UAR (United Against Rabies - ) for highlighting the critical role education plays in protecting communities and improving animal welfare- something at the very heart of BAWA’s mission and vision.

Understanding why dogs might bite, how to prevent bites, and - crucially - what to do if a bite occurs empowers people with knowledge that can prevent fear, injury, and the spread of diseases like rabies.

Education isn’t just information - it’s prevention, compassion, and coexistence in action.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to explore UAR’s resources. They offer a wealth of valuable, practical information, all freely available to help create safer, kinder communities for both people and animals.

23/04/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗝𝗘𝗧

Gajet was just a tiny puppy trying to survive on the streets – weak, bullied, and suffering from painful skin infections. He had no protection. No comfort.

Until he was rescued…. Then everything changed. At BAWA, Gajet received medical care, soothing treatments, proper nutrition, and something just as important – love.

Slowly, the frightened little puppy transformed into a confident, playful, affectionate boy; and today, Gajet is adopted to a loving family!

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

This is how the journey begins for every animal brought to BAWA’s Rehabilitation and Adoption Centre – and with your support, it’s a journey that leads to healing and second chances: a chance for us to right the wrongs they have endured, and a chance for them to finally live the lives they deserve.

Strangely enough, rescue is often the “easy” part, no matter where they come from. From river gorges to the streets… from survivors of the dog meat trade to victims of abuse and neglect.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

What follows is rehabilitation: medical care, nourishment, and above all, the rebuilding of trust that has so often been broken. It is patient work – where every small step forward is a quite victory, and day by day, broken spirits begin to mend.

And then comes the transformation!

A moment where fear gives way to trust. Where days of uncertainty are replaced with play, comfort, and a true sense of belonging; and a chance to live the life we dream of for every animal – not just existing, but truly thriving in love, safety, and a place to call home.

Dogs like Gajet are so special to all of us who love them – from the rescue & rehabilitation team, to you who may have never met them, but still see them and care.

Every day, there are more animals still waiting to be rescued, to heal. Waiting for their transformation. Waiting for their second chance.

DONATE TO TRANSFORM LIVES WITH US
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22/04/2026

🌏 EARTH DAY FOR ANIMALS 🌏

Today, 22 April, is Earth Day - a time to reflect on our impact on the environment and the lives of all beings who call it home.

No matter where we are, we can each take small steps to show appreciation for our planet and its inhabitants. This Earth Day, let's pledge to make a difference for animals and the environment every day.

🚮 Clean up trash on your local beach.
🥦 Cut meat out of one meal (or all together!).
🐶 Help a street dog.
🌳 Plant a tree.
🐾 Foster an animal from a local shelter.
🙋🏽 Pledge one day a month to volunteer at an animal shelter or environmental NGO.
🌿 Switch out cleaning products and cosmetics for eco-friendly alternatives.
📚 Educate those around you on compassion for animals.
🗣️ Speak up against the mistreatment of an animal.
💸 Donate to a local animal rescue group.

All animals - domestic, wild, or livestock - play vital roles in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems, crucial for human survival. They deserve our compassion and respect, not exploitation and neglect.

Let's pledge to be kinder, more compassionate, and more aware of our planet's well-being. Happy Earth Day 2026 from all of us at BAWA!