Dear aaa,
Across Indonesia’s 17,000 islands, countless dogs and cats like Kuni are struggling without protection, care, or kindness.
Kuni arrived at the clinic in December last year, carried gently by local residents who refused to leave her suffering alone after being hit by a car.
Many of these animals face daily dangers
From poisoning and abuse to the ongoing dog and cat meat trade, limited veterinary services leave the growing stray animal population suffering with no one to turn to.
Working together to protect animals in Indonesia
That’s why FOUR PAWS is working in East Kalimantan, Borneo, with our trusted local partner Pro Natura – a small community veterinary clinic established in 2010.
Since 2020, together we’ve been building a humane, sustainable model of care that protects both companion animals and the region’s extraordinary wildlife. |
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Where vulnerable animals receive the care they deserve
At the heart of this work is the Pro Natura Clinic – a small community veterinary clinic established in 2010.
It has become a lifeline for injured, sick, and vulnerable animals, offering both basic and advanced treatments, vaccinations, and support that would otherwise be out of reach. |
2020–2025 impact with Pro Natura:
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1,738 dogs and cats sterilised
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2,006 dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies
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7,013 additional medical treatments provided
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While temporary works are underway to tackle the most urgent issues to ensure the safety of our staff and animals, only a comprehensive renovation can guarantee the clinic's continued operation in the long run.
Here's what we need your help with:
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The building is sinking: This is causing cracks in walls and floors that put animals and staff at risk.
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A leaking roof has led to fungal growth: Creating serious hygiene and infection‑control concerns.
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Damaged and broken tiling makes proper cleaning impossible: Compromising biosecurity and safety conditions.
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Post‑operative space is too limited: Meaning animals cannot be monitored as closely or comfortably as they need.
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Aging infrastructure slows down staff and reduces the quality of care: Just as demand for treatment continues to rise.
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Help innocent animals like Kuni
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Hit by a car and left unable to walk
After being hit by a car and left on the roadside, Kuni was brought to the clinic thin, terrified, and trembling with pain. Her left hind leg could no longer support her, and her tail was badly injured.
X‑rays revealed a fractured femur and severe tail damage. Despite everything she had endured, Kuni never showed aggression – only wide, exhausted eyes searching for safety.
The team decided to give her leg a chance to heal naturally through strict cage rest, hoping her small body could rebuild the bone.
Fighting through pain with gentle resilience
But within days, her tail worsened. Necrosis had set in, causing unbearable pain. In January, Kuni underwent surgery to amputate her tail and was sterilised to protect her future. |
A difficult recovery, but a hopeful future
For weeks, she needed intensive care and could barely move. Slowly, her spirit returned. She began eating with more enthusiasm, greeting caregivers with soft meows, and gently reaching out her paw for affection.
By April, Kuni was walking again and exploring her surroundings with new confidence. Today, she is safe, healed, and waiting for the loving family she deserves. |
Kuni’s recovery is just one small example of what your compassion makes possible.
Every animal we help, every life we save, is part of a much bigger effort to create long-term, humane solutions for stray animals in Indonesia.
The clinic cannot continue without urgent repair
To continue this work, and to ensure animals like Kuni receive the safe, high‑quality care they deserve – we must urgently renovate the Pro Natura Clinic. |
Your gift today will strengthen this vital lifeline and help us build a kinder future for the thousands of stray animals who have no one else.
With gratitude,
Ana Oliveira
Global Donor Outreach Team |
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