Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals

Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals ASPA strives to promote community-led and sustainable Animal Welfare in Arusha region through education, animal health care, advocacy and networking.

The Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPA) is a registered Society no. 9058/97 (under the Societies Act of Tanzania). The Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals was founded in 1997 to carry out the work outlined in its Mission Statement like improving animal welfare in the following ways: educate adults and children on animal respect, care and good husbandry, rescue stray and ba

dly treated animals, control animal over-populations, carry out rabies vaccination campaigns, uphold the Animal Protection Ordinance (CAP 153), update the current legislation and buying land for the construction of an animal rescue facility and veterinary laboratory

Foal Friday! 🫏💛Every foal deserves a safe start, proper care, and a chance to grow strong. Protect them today. Give them...
14/08/2026

Foal Friday! 🫏💛

Every foal deserves a safe start, proper care, and a chance to grow strong.

Protect them today. Give them a better tomorrow.

Foal Friday! 🫏🧡A little foal from Magenge, Geita, reminding us that every great journey begins with proper care, kindnes...
24/07/2026

Foal Friday! 🫏🧡

A little foal from Magenge, Geita, reminding us that every great journey begins with proper care, kindness, and a healthy start.

The best moment of the week is here—it's Friday!🫏🫏A donkey mother's gentle touch tells a story of love, trust, and hope....
17/07/2026

The best moment of the week is here—it's Friday!🫏🫏

A donkey mother's gentle touch tells a story of love, trust, and hope. Her greatest wish is simple: to see her foal grow strong, healthy, and safe.

As we celebrate Foal Friday, let's remember that protecting donkey mothers means protecting the next generation of working donkeys that support families and communities.

Happy Foal Friday! 💛

14/07/2026

What would life look like without donkeys?

For thousands of rural families, donkeys are more than working animals—they are the backbone of daily life. They carry water, transport crops, collect firewood, and help children, especially girls, stay in school by reducing the burden of household chores.

But every day, donkeys are stolen, smuggled, and slaughtered, leaving families to face greater hardship.

When a donkey disappears, the burden doesn't disappear—it falls on women, children, and entire communities.

Let's stand together to end donkey theft, smuggling, and illegal slaughter.

A beautiful moment of companionship, captured recently in Monduli, Arusha.This peaceful scene shows a donkey grazing fre...
06/07/2026

A beautiful moment of companionship, captured recently in Monduli, Arusha.

This peaceful scene shows a donkey grazing freely alongside goats and sheep—a simple yet powerful reminder that companionship knows no species.

Donkeys are naturally social animals. While they form strong bonds with other donkeys, they can also enjoy the company of compatible domestic animals such as goats and sheep. Seeing them graze together, calmly sharing the same pasture, reflects an environment where animals are free to express their natural behaviours.

Moments like this remind us that animal welfare goes beyond providing food, water, and shelter. It also means giving animals the opportunity to live as nature intended—with freedom to graze, interact, and find comfort in companionship.

Every animal deserves not only good care but also the chance to enjoy the social connections that contribute to a healthier and happier life.

Sometimes, the most meaningful friendships are found in the quiet moments shared under the open sky. 🧡

Our first Foal Friday of July celebrates this beautiful foal, proudly raised by Jumanne in Magenge, Geita.In a community...
03/07/2026

Our first Foal Friday of July celebrates this beautiful foal, proudly raised by Jumanne in Magenge, Geita.

In a community where working donkeys tirelessly transport heavy timber to support livelihoods, raising a healthy foal is not a small achievement. It's a sign of hope for the future and a reflection of responsible animal care.

When we visited Jumanne, we were inspired to find not only this thriving young foal but also his three adult donkeys in excellent condition—healthy, strong, and free from wounds. Their wellbeing speaks volumes about the knowledge and commitment he has gained through the Hoof Print Project supported by the Brooke East Africa.

Healthy donkeys mean stronger livelihoods, healthier communities, and a brighter future for the next generation of working animals.

To Jumanne, thank you for proving that compassion and good husbandry can thrive even in demanding working environments.

Every healthy foal is a promise of tomorrow. 🧡

"My donkeys are my livelihood. If they suffer, my family suffers too." — RuchaguraMeet Ruchagura, a young donkey owner f...
30/06/2026

"My donkeys are my livelihood. If they suffer, my family suffers too." — Ruchagura

Meet Ruchagura, a young donkey owner from Magenge, Geita, and an active member of the Wanyama Kazi Youth Donkey Welfare Group.

For Ruchagura, his five donkeys are not just working animals; they are the economic backbone of his household. Every day, they undertake the demanding task of transporting heavy timber used to reinforce underground gold mines, generating the vital income needed to support his family.

Like many owners, Ruchagura previously believed that maximizing load capacity was the only way to increase earnings. However, his perspective shifted profoundly through engagement with the Hoof Print Project, an initiative we are implementing through the support of Brooke East Africa.

"Whenever we receive training on proper loading and harnessing, I realize how much I previously misunderstood my donkeys' physical limits," Ruchagura reflects.

Today, he actively manages and reduces the weight his donkeys carry, recognizing that safeguarding their health ensures the long-term sustainability of his income.

While infrastructure challenges—such as heavy transport carts—persist, his commitment to improving animal welfare remains steadfast.

Beyond immediate animal care, the Hoof Print Project has fostered broader socio-economic empowerment. Through his youth group's collective savings and internal lending structure, Ruchagura is now able to effectively manage his earnings, building financial resilience and securing a more stable future for his family.

A powerful truth is: when communities are equipped with knowledge, compassion and economic stability grow hand in hand.

By investing in the welfare of working equids, we directly strengthen the families and communities that depend on them.

Better Welfare. Better Livelihoods. Lasting Change.

Compassion has no age.This Monday, Akram and Justin, members of the Losingiran Primary School Donkey Care Club in Arusha...
15/06/2026

Compassion has no age.

This Monday, Akram and Justin, members of the Losingiran Primary School Donkey Care Club in Arusha, Tanzania, remind us that caring for animals begins with the heart.

Through their kindness and dedication, these young animal welfare champions are learning the importance of treating animals with respect, compassion, and care. Standing proudly beside Nyangulo, their donkey friend, they demonstrate that even small actions can make a big difference in the lives of working animals.

By nurturing empathy in children today, we are building a future where animals are valued, protected, and treated with dignity.

The future of animal welfare is in good hands with young champions like Akram and Justin.✨

A brighter future for working donkeys in the Lengijave market, Arusha!For years, donkeys at Lengijave market endured lon...
11/06/2026

A brighter future for working donkeys in the Lengijave market, Arusha!

For years, donkeys at Lengijave market endured long hours under the scorching sun while supporting their owners' livelihoods. Today, that has changed.

Thanks to the generous support of our partner, Network for Animals (NFA), and their compassionate supporters around the world, a new donkey shade has been constructed to provide rest, and access to clean drinking water for working donkeys during market days.

The shade will not only improve the welfare and comfort of these hardworking animals but will also support more efficient veterinary outreach services by providing a central location for mobile donkey clinics.

This is another important step toward creating a better world for working animals and the communities that depend on them.

Together, we are making a lasting difference 🧡.

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Ngulelo
Arusha
1743

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+255736500678

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