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Vafa Animal Shelter is a non-governmental charity organization that relies solely on private donations and volunteers.

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Established in 2004, Vafa Animal Shelter is the first animal shelter to open its door to injured and homeless animals in Iran. We are dedicated to providing shelter and care for animals in need.

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World Veterinary Day 2022

Vafa animal shelter celebrates world veterinary day and honors veterinarians who protect and safeguard those who cannot speak for themselves. Our hearts go out to the veterinary teams who helped hundreds of animals who also were victims of war in Ukraine and other...

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Adopted Dogs Abroad

Princess

Adopted by Richard Del Pezzo - April 6, 2014 - Daytona Beach, FL Princess has been a wonderful addition to the house ever since day one which was April 6, 2014. In a short period of time she has become very popular in the neighborhood as well as the dog park. Everyone...

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Sheeba

Adopted by Madeleine & Claude Bourget, July 7, 2013, Toronto, Canada Sheeba came into our lives shortly after we lost our 10 year old Schnauzer. We aren't sure who rescued who, but its been a great experience. She has found her forever home and protects it, and her...

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Adopted Dogs in Iran

Khepel & Zebel& Brown

Brace yourself for my amazing story! My name is Brown. I was brought to the shelter as a very sick puppy with severe digestive disease that left me with a heart condition that will stay with me for life. I remember that first day at the shelter as I was thinking how I...

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Felfel ( Now Beny )

Adopted by Gelareh Hojjati on Nov 12, 2010 “True Love”One night I was really down and didn’t feel like being around any one. At 4AM, I opened Vafa’s Facbook page in search of a pick me up.It was meant to be. Felfel’s picture and story touched my heart deeply. I read...

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