Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals

Who we are

This period of political transition in Egypt has created an animal welfare crisis, and ESMA urgently needs donations to cover the many extra burdens we now have.

We are raising funds to reach equines who are starving because they have been abandoned by their owners at stables that normally service tourists.

See the results of our preliminary investigation at the horse stables near the pyramids.

We operate completely on your donations and we need your help now to help all of these new and emergency cases.

Please follow our daily news on Facebook and please help if you can, by clicking on “how to help” from the main menu. Every donation, no matter how small or large, is greatly appreciated and makes a difference.

The Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA) was formed in late 2007 in response to a horrific shooting spree of street dogs by the Egyptian government. A small group of Egyptians and expatriates came together to fight this notion of population control and to protect and rescue the animals in immediate danger. ESMA is a charitable organization registered in Egypt (No. 3059/2007) that operates a shelter and adoption center. We are committed to improving animal welfare in Egypt in all areas of need, including: dogs and cats; donkeys and horses; animals in the Cairo zoo; and pet shops. ESMA is an associated charity of the Worldwide Veterinary Service.

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