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The most beloved fur-grandchild
Joker, a stray Romanian dog, had stumbled across the building of his dreams. Taking up solo residence in the courtyard of an old multi-story apartment block, Joker was quickly doted upon by several elderly ladies. All at age seventy-five or above, these sweet women collectively and informally took Joker into their care, looking after the ... The most beloved fur-grandchild
Styopa (Stephen)’s Crown
Styopa’s eye could not be saved Meet Styopa, whose name means “crown” — and he’s proven himself worthy of it. When a car struck Styopa, the impact was devastating. Frightened, injured, and losing his eye, he tumbled into a nearby hole where most would have given up hope. But despite not being able to jump ... Styopa (Stephen)’s Crown
Barsik’s Breakthrough: When Love Straightens What Pain Has Twisted
Barsik’s head was painfully locked to one side Picture a cat unable to look straight ahead — whose world had become permanently tilted to one side. This was how animal rescuer Lyudmila first encountered the stray cat Barsik on the streets of Ukraine, and the sight broke her heart. Barsik’s head was locked in an ... Barsik’s Breakthrough: When Love Straightens What Pain Has Twisted
When Survival is a Daily Battle: Xena’s Story
In the shadows of an old Romanian churchyard, a tiny cat barely out of kittenhood was fighting for her life—and the lives of her unborn babies. At just one year old, Xena was far too young to be facing motherhood, but the harsh reality of street life doesn’t wait for cats to be ready. An ... When Survival is a Daily Battle: Xena’s Story
Left Behind: The hidden underbelly crisis of strays in Ukraine and Romania
On a quiet road in Ukraine, a dog lay trembling in the dirt. Her leg was bent at an unnatural angle. She had likely been hit by a car. No collar, no identification, and no one nearby to help. Her name is Hanna, and her story is heartbreakingly common across Eastern Europe right now. When ... Left Behind: The hidden underbelly crisis of strays in Ukraine and Romania
Odin’s Journey of Survival After a Vicious Dog attack
Stray cats have the unique ability to make almost anywhere their home. They fight fiercely for their independence and maintain that typical standoffish cat behavior; but the harsh reality is that many would not survive without help. Every day, these resilient animals face overwhelming challenges – finding food to fill their rumbling stomachs, warding off ... Odin’s Journey of Survival After a Vicious Dog attack
What does being a no-kill shelter mean, in practice, to a cat?
We are occasionally asked what a no-kill shelter is. This story is a very recent example of a no-kill policy in action, to help explain how it works and why it is crucial. One of our sister rescue shelters, the Great Catsby, has been caring for a beautiful little white female cat called Cris since ... What does being a no-kill shelter mean, in practice, to a cat?
Marik’s story demonstrates how Ukrainian soldiers fight to defend those they love
Marik is a blind, stray dog in Ukraine. As such, his chances of surviving long were tiny. Life can be tough for anyone who is blind. Let alone a stray dog. Marik would not have lasted long, given the increased competition for scarce food and water as a stray and the added risk of being ... Marik’s story demonstrates how Ukrainian soldiers fight to defend those they love
Winnie, the tiny stray cat who surprised us all
Sterilization programs are one of the surest, most efficient ways of managing strays in the long term. As the number of homeless animals continues to rise, the challenge of protecting them becomes even more urgent. But, finding time to sterilize is still a priority. Winnie was a stray, taken to be sterilized at ROLDA partner ... Winnie, the tiny stray cat who surprised us all
