Hundreds of Rescue Animals are Coming to the US from Afghanistan

The Kabul Small Animal Rescue (KSAR), led by American Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, is one of the few animal welfare organizations in Afghanistan. This June, Maxwell-Jones and her team are organizing a significant rescue operation, chartering a flight to transport hundreds of dogs and cats from Kabul to Washington, D.C.

“This airlift is designed to reduce our population and ensure our sustainability,” Maxwell-Jones explained. Having lived in Afghanistan for over a decade, she founded KSAR in 2018 after struggling to find proper care for her own pets. The organization has since grown beyond her expectations, now sheltering around 450 animals, including over 300 dogs and 110 cats, as well as a variety of other animals.

The upcoming rescue flight, limited to dogs and cats, requires extensive planning and significant fundraising. “We need to find homes for 300 animals, obtain permits from multiple governments, and raise nearly $800,000, all while operating in a country where the focus is seldom on animal welfare,” Maxwell-Jones detailed.

Among the animals to be airlifted are nine contract working dogs that served with NATO and U.S. forces before the 2021 American withdrawal.  Upon arrival in the U.S., various rescue organizations across North America will take in the animals. The working dogs will be sent to Mission K9 Rescue in Texas. Kristen Maurer, head of Mission K9 Rescue, described their process: “We perform medical evaluations, including bloodwork, X-rays, and dental care. After a decompression period, we begin their rehabilitation, preparing them for adoption.”

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