The Malines Foundation
Humanitarian Aid Across the Globe
The Malines Foundation extends the mission of Laws for Paws beyond borders — delivering veterinary care, animal welfare, food, and clean water to animals and communities in crisis around the world.
Animals First. Communities Too.
The Malines Foundation was built on a simple truth: animals and people suffer together. We prioritize direct animal welfare — rescue, veterinary care, and humane treatment — while also ensuring the humans who care for them have access to food, clean water, and local support networks. When communities are stable, animals thrive.
How We Help
Veterinary Care
Free and low-cost veterinary services — vaccinations, spay/neuter programs, emergency treatment, and parasite prevention for animals in underserved communities.
Animal Welfare Initiatives
Community education on humane treatment, anti-cruelty outreach, and direct support for local rescue organizations working to protect animals in crisis regions.
Local Rescue Partners
We fund and collaborate with vetted local rescue organizations on the ground — providing supplies, training, and financial support so they can operate sustainably.
Food & Clean Water
Emergency food packages and clean water access for families and communities in crisis — because stable households are the foundation of animal care.
Medical Care
Mobile clinics and medicine distribution for underserved human populations, delivered alongside our animal welfare programs in the same communities.
Education & Resources
Humane education programs, school outreach, and vocational training to build long-term compassion for animals within local communities.
Where We Work
Active operations in nine countries across the Middle East, Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.
Israel
Middle East
Emergency veterinary care and food relief for animals and families in conflict-affected communities.
Palestine
Middle East
Animal rescue support, food packages, and clean water access for families and animals in Gaza and the West Bank.
Iran
Middle East
Veterinary aid and humane education delivered through trusted local partner organizations.
Afghanistan
Central Asia
Animal welfare programs, food security, and mobile veterinary clinics serving rural and displaced communities.
India
South Asia
Street animal rescue partnerships, spay/neuter programs, and community health outreach in underserved regions.
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Animal welfare education, rescue network support, and clean water initiatives for remote communities.
Egypt
North Africa
Street animal care programs, food distribution, and local rescue partner funding in urban and rural communities.
Venezuela
Latin America
Emergency animal rescue support and food relief for families and animals affected by economic collapse.
Afghanistan
Central Asia
Local rescue partner support and community rebuilding assistance for families and animals displaced by conflict.
Legislative Expansion
50 States. One Mission.
Laws for Paws is actively working to bring animal welfare legislation to all 50 states. We are building coalitions, training local advocates, and tracking bills in every state legislature — because no animal should be unprotected simply because of where they live.
Support the Malines Foundation
Your donation goes directly to veterinary care, animal rescue, and food and water for communities in crisis. Every dollar makes a measurable difference on the ground.
Donations are processed securely through Laws for Paws.