The Society for Animals in Distress (Said) reflects on 2025 with a mixture of gratitude, exhaustion, and quiet pride.

In a time when donor support has reached an all-time low, and families everywhere are battling financial strain, their greatest achievement has been keeping their doors open and continuing to care for animals whose families cannot afford veterinary treatment.

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Said’s fundraising co-ordinator Keshvi Nair said, each day they meet people arriving in tears, clutching their beloved pets and fearing the worst. “Yet, time and again, they leave with relief, wagging tails, purrs, and renewed hope.

“Those moments, where suffering turns to healing and despair becomes gratitude, are what keep us going. This year has shown us that compassion isn’t about how much we have; it’s about how much we give – even when times are tough”.

But behind every success lies a painful reality. Nair said donations have declined dramatically, and the cost of providing care continues to rise.

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She said they are now running out of the precious funds that make their work possible, and they are in need of the community’s support more than ever.

“This festive season, we are asking for what feels like a miracle: The chance to keep saving lives.

We are holding on, one act of kindness at a time, and as Christmas approaches, we ask our community to stand with us once more, to be the miracle that keeps our doors open and our patients cared for.”

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