GET creative for charity.
SPANA provides free veterinary treatment to sick and injured working animals in developing countries across the world.
Working animals do the jobs of tractors, trucks and taxis throughout the developing world and are relied upon by many of the world’s poorest people for their livelihoods. However, without SPANA, there would be no veterinary care available for so many of these animals.
SPANA is only able to carry out its work thanks to the generous donations received from the public.
One way to raise funds is to take part in its annual Big Knit for Vet Kit campaign.
Kirsty Brzeczek, head of community and supporter care for SPANA, said: "We are calling on local knitters to make Duncan the donkey, Hattie the horse, Oscar the ox – or brand new for 2017, Emma the elephant – and get sponsored while they stitch."
The free knitting patterns can be ordered from spana.org/knit or by calling 020 7831 3999.
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