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The Tanzania Animal Rescue
The The Tanzania Animal Rescue was born from a simple but powerful belief: every dog deserves love, safety, and respect. Founded by a local team passionate about animal welfare, we began building a sanctuary within a Maasai community to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned dogs and to change the perception of canine care in Tanzania.
Our work is centered in the rural areas around Moshi and Kilimanjaro, where stray dogs roam in desperate conditions. We are driven by a mission to transform this reality rescuing, healing, and rehoming dogs in need, while educating communities and promoting a culture of compassion and responsible dog ownership.
MISSION
“To rescue, heal, and give hope to Tanzania’s forgotten dogs and to build a community that protects and respects them.”
We’re here for the street pets hose wandering hungry, sick, and scared through the dusty roads of Moshi and the surrounding villages. Our mission is to reach them before it’s too late. To lift them out of suffering, treat their wounds, calm their fear, and help them trust again.
But rescue is just the beginning.
We care for these dogs at our sanctuary feeding them, healing them, and helping them remember what it feels like to be loved. Once they’re ready, we work hard to find each one a forever home, where they’ll never be alone again.
Beyond that, we’re committed to the bigger picture. We educate communities about compassion and animal care. We vaccinate, spay, and neuter to prevent more suffering. We speak up when animals are hurt.
And we work hand-in-hand with local people especially the Maasai who are just as passionate about creating change.
At our core, we believe every life matters. And with your help, we’re giving Tanzania’s dogs the second chance they deserve.
VISION
“A Tanzania where every dog is seen, safe, and loved.”
We dream of a country where dogs no longer suffer alone on the streets. Where no dog is feared, abused, or forgotten. In our vision of the future, every dog lives with dignity healthy, happy, and free from harm.
We believe that with compassion, education, and community support, we can create a society where people understand that dogs are more than just animals hey’re loyal friends, protectors, and living beings who feel pain and joy just like we do.
It’s not just about rescuing dogs. It’s about building a better world where kindness to animals becomes part of who we are as a nation.
OUR APPROACH
Every Dog Deserves These 3 Freedoms…
Freedom to Be Healthy and Safe
Every dog should have clean water, nutritious food, and access to medical care. We treat injuries, fight disease, and make sure no dog suffers from pain, hunger, or thirst.
Freedom to Feel Loved and Protected
Dogs deserve shelter, gentle hands, and a life free from fear, abuse, and loneliness. Our sanctuary offers a safe space where every dog can feel valued and protected.
Freedom to Be a Dog
Whether it’s running, playing, barking, or bonding with humans and other animals, dogs should be free to express themselves naturally. We give them space, stimulation, and the chance to simply be who they are.
