Donating money towards abused animals

Q: I keep giving donations towards abused animals rescue group every month as sadaqah ecause there are already a lot of charity groups for people

1. Should I spend this money for people more than animals in Islam?

2. Is this donation for animals granted as sadaqah in Islam? 

A:

1. Yes, however donate less towards animals and more towards people.

2. Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)