Emergency Appeal: Help Heal 35 Rescued Horses from an Illegal Slaughterhouse in Bangladesh

35 horses have just been rescued from an illegal slaughterhouse operating under the most horrific and inhumane conditions imaginable.

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Authorities Confiscating the Horses

Obhoyaronno’s Rescue Operation

News Coverage

What Happened

When Obhoyaronno rescue team arrived at the scene, they discovered a nightmare. Horses were being slaughtered right next to the live ones, with no separation between blood, carcasses, excrement, and the terrified survivors. The stench of death filled the air. Some horses had already collapsed and died from starvation and shock—one died just two hours before the rescue team arrived.

For at least three days—and likely longer—they had not been adequately fed or given clean water. They were tied so tightly they could not even lie down.

Many of the horses are severely traumatised, suffering from:

Among them are two babies, and heartbreakingly, one mare miscarried shortly after rescue—her fetus, less than ten inches long, was found beside her just before transport.

The conditions were beyond comprehension: the meat of slaughtered horses was being diced beside the dead carcasses, while others watched in terror.

Veterinarians, led by Dr. Johirul Islam, suspect the horses had been underfed or malnourished for at least 3–5 months.

We also want to acknowledge and commend the Gazipur authorities for their swift and decisive action in bringing this horrific cruelty to an end within their jurisdiction. They are now working to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice and permanently prevented from inflicting such suffering again.

What We’re Doing

Obhoyaronno has taken full custody of all 35 horses, ensuring their immediate safety. Our dedicated team of veterinarians and animal welfare workers are working around the clock to stabilise them.

However, these animals will require months—of intensive medical care, rehabilitation, and emotional healing to recover from their trauma. Then we will start the adoption process.

What Your Donation Supports

Every contribution helps us provide:

Our Goal

We aim to raise $15,000 USD (≈ 1.8 million BDT) to fund the first 4 months of urgent care for all 35 rescued horses—covering food, shelter, medicine, and veterinary treatment. Every dollar counts. Your help today will save lives and give these horses a second chance at peace, safety, and compassion. We are also actively working to find forever homes for the horses as soon as they are medically cleared for adoption.

❤️ How You Can Help

Donate now — every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real difference.

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These horses have endured unimaginable suffering at human hands. Help us make the rest of their lives filled with love, safety, and dignity.

About Us

Obhoyaronno – Bangladesh Animal Welfare Foundation is the country’s first animal welfare organisation, best known for its pioneering advocacy in the humane management of free-roaming dogs. The organisation played a central role in ending Bangladesh’s long-standing practice of mass culling street dogs.

Working in close collaboration with the government, Obhoyaronno has been instrumental in driving significant policy reforms and implementing impactful action-based initiatives in the field of animal welfare.

Beyond companion animals, the organisation is also committed to improving the lives of farmed, working, and captive wildlife. Continuously evolving, Obhoyaronno is expanding its scope to address all aspects of animal welfare across Bangladesh.