Dear John,

You know the feeling... someone you care about is sick, and all you want is a speedy recovery. When it’s someone you not only care about, but depend on, you feel even more urgency.

That’s how it was for a friend I’ll call Kamal. Like so many people here in North Africa, Kamal depends on his mule for his livelihood.

But his mule fell seriously ill, and when he arrived with her here at the American Fondouk, it was clear that her healing would not be speedy, but would take time and specialty care. The mule’s face was badly deformed, and she had eye problems. Our veterinary team quickly diagnosed that she was suffering from a parasitic disease that had caused severe damage to her face and eye. She was in pain — and the infestation was advancing.

She spent six long months in our hospital and went through five separate surgeries. Each week, our team administered a unique drug targeted to the specific stage of her treatment.

It was only because of friends like you, John... friends giving so generously and faithfully... that we could give Kamal’s mule the intensive, long-term care that she urgently needed. Kamal’s mule is alive and well today thanks to you.

Would you please consider giving generously again, to restore a sick working animal to health — and protect a family who relies on their animal?

The day finally came when Kamal took his mule home. She was healthy — she was safe. She is back working, helping to provide for her family.

On behalf of Kamal and his beloved mule, I thank you. Please make a generous renewal gift today, to set in motion yet another success story at the Fondouk.

With my heartfelt thanks,

Dr. Ahmed Khairoun

Director