18 August 2016 Animal homelessness and its consequences are an international issue. In a time that humanity claims to have the most knowledge it's ever had and the greatest awareness of planetary issues, animals – our beautiful housemates – are being abused,...

30 April 2016 World Veterinary Day SELECTED THEME 2016: "CONTINUING EDUCATION WITH A ONE HEALTH FOCUS" Most of us are not familiar with the history of veterinary in Iran. World Veterinary Day gives us a good excuse to take a look at that history. The oldest...

21 April 2016 April 22nd is the day we have become accustomed to observe as Earth Day, a day to celebrate the only planet that to this day we know that can sustain our existence. The only planet that provides the air we can breath, the water that we can drink, and...

12 March 2016 A hand turned the last page of the calendar, and Spring is upon us. Lend us your hand filled with the aroma of spring time. Another year pasted, blessed with your faithful hands ... Hands that undid the gnarly rope off my neck, another connected me to my...

20 February 2016 Nobody knows for certain the total number of cats and dogs on planet Earth. The reason nobody knows is very simple. In places where these animals live outside a home, and in places where they are not under population control or are not protected,...

13 February 2016 Valentine's Day-2016

06 October 2015 Iran national veterinary day 14th day of month of Mehr, (October 6th) is Day of Veterinary in Iran. May this day be a joyful and salubrious day for all the hard working and loving veterinarians of...

29 August 2015 The grave incident of loss of Mrs. Raoofi brought a deep sorrow amongst friends and family. Her tragic death was dramatized beyond imagination, since she was the victim of the same fire at Eshtehard Animal Shelter that took the lives of a large number...

12 August 2015 The designation of International Homeless Animals Day, solidifies the importance of animal welfare. On this day, individuals, groups and organizations join forces to fight one common cause; animal cruelty and endangerment. Here are a few ways you can...

27 July 2015 "Humane Society International" is one of international organizations that works hard to protect lives of all species of animals around the world and fights abuse and torture of them, and has endeavored great achievements in numerous countries around the...

Honoring Earth Since 1970, April 22nd has been observed as Earth Day in celebration of birth of the movement to protect the environment. Before that date only small voices were raised here and there against the damages of pollution caused by humans. Air and water...

01 October 2014 Dear friends, We are thrilled to announce that after achieving official and legal OFAC license (LICENSE No. IA-2014-307087-1) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for gathering financial donations in the U.S. and sending them into Iran in order to...

27 September 2014 There are many ways to observe any of these days. On World Vegetarian Day and World Day for Farm animals, one can prevent themselves from consumption of meats in honor of the short and miserable lives of millions of animals which end at the...

20 September 2014 VAFA Hashtgerd! VAFA Ghazvin! VAFA! Eleven years ago when we started the shelter in Hashtgerd, we would not imagine the good fortune of being able to start another branch of VAFA Animal Shelter almost a decade later. It may be hard to believe, but we...

15 August 2014 Saturday August 16th is the National Day of Homeless Animals It is the goal of activist organizations to bring attention and awareness to this sad situation. It is through this national day's objective to educate the public about the consequences of...

16 May 2014 On the May 16th, 2014, Vafa Animal Shelter was hosting a government dignitary, Mr. Hamid Reza Lashgari (The Technical Deputy Director at the Department of Environmental Protection of Alborz Province) and one Environmental Ranger accompanying him. Our guest...

23 April 2014 The oldest substantial documents reflecting official and professional health care for domesticated animals in Persia go back to around 200 AD, - during the Sassanid Reign. Rural and civic use of animals for cultivation, transportation, and army purposes...

16 March 2014 In partnership with Vafa Animal Shelter, Dogs School Club will be holding a training class on March 14, 2014. Maximum number of attendees would be 50 and it's on a first come, first serve basis. Special discount is extended to those who have adopted a...

11 March 2014 This fundraiser event is being held in Tehran, THIS thursday March 13th, an Friday March 14th between the hours of 10am and 9pm. For more information, Please contact Ms Ghodrati: 0912...

08 March 2014 Tree Planting at the Shelter - THIS Friday March 7, 2014 Bus will leave Vanak Circle at Molla Sadra / Pardis street - total 3 hours at the shelter and back by 2-3pm. To sign up for the bus ride to/from the shelter, please contact Ms. Golnaz Ghodrati at...

03 March 2014 With your help, Vafa Shelter and its residents can continue their survival.Three Year Report of Done Deeds at Vafa (Mid 89-Mid 92) Food: Generally chicken heads, bread and wheat. Occasionally, purchasing of pasta from the the factory, carrots and...

21 February 2014 Spaying and neutering are the normal terms commonly used as replacements for the medical terms Ovariohysterectomy, and Orchidectomy in female and male pets respectively. Basically, they refer to surgeries performed by veterinarians to remove the...

10 February 2014 117th Monthly Discourse of Art and Architecture in "Iran's Architecture Prideworthies Fundation". In "No Cruel City" which concentrates on the "City and its Living Existents" four lecturers, including ladies "Lida Fatemeh Esna Ashari", "Mitra...

07 January 2014 Happy Sadeh A piano recital will be performed on the occasion of Sadeh Festival (an ancient Iranian tradition). Location: Arasbaran House of Culture, Jolfa St, before Seyyed- Khandan, Tehran, Iran. Date & Time: Jan 29, 2014. 5:00 to 7:00 pm....

17 April 2013 Following the horrible earthquakes which jolted the Bushehr Province on Tuesday April 9th 2013 and 7 days later the Sistan and Baluchestan Province on Tuesday April 16th 2013 and made a number of our respectful people mournful for their losses, The...

13 April 2013 I'm talking to you, With you, I am unable to name you, Why don't you tell me who you are, I'm talking to you, You, the one who in middle of the night stole six sinless puppies from their Mother, The one who so cruelly, thievishly, left them helpless in...

23 March 2013 Let us start the New Year with a tribute, honoring the great Vafa family. We acknowledge friends, whose financial support has helped us in this kind movement. Honoring managers, organizers, financiers, donors, website attendants, Facebook administrator,...

18 March 2013 Every season, half-way through Its journey, winter’s soul under A white blanket comes To its own existence. On his shoulders, it carries Secrets as old as eternity,Up closer, traces of Those green footsteps seen Left behind. And, the white-blanketed...