My Nonprofit Reviews

We were not complete until we worked with Nowzad and added Jewels to our family in the Summer of 2021. A rescue from Afghanistan Jewels is a beautiful mixed breed of Golden Retriever, Shepherd and Saluki. As the story goes - She was born on the war-torn streets of Kabul, survived day-to-day within a pack - roaming and sleeping on the streets, scavenging for food wherever she could.

At some point Jewels she was taken to a local military base in Kabul where she spent the past few years.

In 2020 when US & UK forces began their withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban took control - Jewels along with hundreds of other dogs and cats where left behind at the bases to fend for themselves. That’s when this outstanding organization - Nowzad - stepped in and rescued many of these animals - relocating them to shelters around the world. Jewels was fortunate enough to be transported over 24 hours to the States where she landed here in Cleveland and placed with a local foster home. That’s where we found her posted online and adopter her. Our hearts melted the moment we met. And Nowzad made this all possible for us.

Jewels has been a challenge but well worth the effort in the love and joy she brings us everyday. Coming from Afghanistan she experienced significant PTSD and day-to-day anxiety. Yet with persistence and plenty of hugs and tummy rubs Jewels has evolved into one of the the most loving creatures. She’s part of the family and we owe it all to Nowzad and the tireless, self-less work they do. Nowzad is one of those organizations that you can’t help but love their mission - to deliver animal welfare in Afghanistan and now Ukraine - to provide care and rescue to as many animals. I wish Nowzad continued support in their efforts around the world.