How War Paws Is Keeping Dogs Alive in the Extreme Heat of Iraq

A Climate That Threatens Life

In Northern Iraq, the desert heat is not just uncomfortable. It is life-threatening. Temperatures regularly exceed 50 degrees Celsius, and for thousands of free-roaming dogs, there is no access to clean, reliable water.

There are no taps. No shade. No reprieve.

That is why our friends at War Paws are doing something truly extraordinary.

A Relentless Effort to Provide Water

Every month, War Paws delivers an average of 960,000 litres of water to dogs in desperate need. That is enough to fill nearly 400,000 two-litre bottles.

This is not a one-off campaign. It is an ongoing lifeline. Without it, countless animals would suffer and die from heat exhaustion and dehydration.

This is not a dramatic headline. It is the reality of rescue in extreme conditions.

What It Takes to Keep Animals Alive

In the UK, clean water is something we often take for granted. But in places like Erbil, it takes coordination, funding, vehicles, volunteers, and unwavering commitment just to provide it.

There are no easy shortcuts. Only the daily grind of ensuring animals get what they need to survive.

Rescue Is Also This

Not all rescue work is dramatic. Not all of it is visible. But that does not make it any less urgent.

Delivering water under a scorching sun might not catch attention, but it is the difference between life and death.

The Power of Showing Up

At Power of One, we recognise and support the tireless efforts of organisations like War Paws. They show up, every single day, in the harshest of conditions, simply because no one else will.

Their work is a reminder that rescue is not only about saving lives. It is about sustaining them.

Please continue to support those who do this essential work. Because in places like Northern Iraq, water is survival.

To find out more about WarPaws, check out our WarPaws campaign here.