Working animal charity Brooke has appealed for urgent support to help thousands of animals including horses, donkeys and mules who have been affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan.Relentless monsoon rains have left 1,400 villages under water and affected more than two million people, creating an unprecedented crisis for animals and the people who care for them.It is estimated that 5,584 animalsincluding horses, donkeys, mules, goats and sheep, have died during the flash floods, landslides and cloudbursts across the country.Brookes disaster relief appeal will provide humanitarian and animal relief through veterinary services and supporting those who own animalsin Punjab and the north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.Thousands in needWorking with Pakistans National Disaster Management Authority and Livestock Department, the charity will use the funds generated by the appeal tobenefit 1,000 working animals and 6,000 animal-owning families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.We are working around the clock to keep Pakistans working horses, donkeys and mules alive during this devastating crisis, said Chris Wainwright, Brookes chief executive officer.These animals are the heartbeat of rural families without them, people lose their ability to earn an income and put food on the table.By protecting animals, we are protecting entire communities from long-term suffering.Food insecurity concernsDue to the large loss of livestock, there is also regional concern about food insecurity. An estimated 300,000 farm animals have perished during the floods and many of those are essential in helping with agriculture and carrying water.Brooke also launched an emergency appeal in 2022 following widespread flooding in Paksitan.The appeal raised funds to help care for wounded, starving or unwell horses, donkeys and mules, as well as the communities they support.Donations to the appeal can be made via Brookes websitehere.Further readingHow to tell if a horse is happyHow to stop a horse bitingHow to stop a horse buckingCan you read your horses body language?How to take care of a horseThe post Brooke launches emergency appeal to help equines affected by Pakistans floods appeared first on Your Horse.