You might really want to give one, or more, of our beloved dogs a loving home, but are not able to adopt for a variety of reasons. By joining our virtual adoption program and becoming a dog’s guardian could offer the next best solution for you.
Some of the dogs in our dog shelter are less likely to be adopted into a forever home. This may be because of medical/health issues, age or some form of trauma. It may be that they are a fairly new rescue that will take an extended period of time in recovery before they would be considered for adoption. With your help they can continue to enjoy a carefree life in a warm, safe and loving environment.
In joining this program, you will be selecting a monthly or yearly donation plan for a chosen pet. The adoption fee per month is 20 euros. Your donation will be contributing to food, shelter, toys, blankets, general & medical care for your virtual pet. You become their guardian, and will receive quarterly updates on their care, progress and overall wellness – allowing you to feel involved in their lives.
If your virtual pet finds a forever home or leaves Everydaystray NGO care, you may opt-out of the program or choose a new pet to virtually adopt – there will always be someone here who needs you.
She was found in a village hiding behind some large metal sheets. Jose was absolutely terrified. Her body was covered in scars, rat bites and she was painfully thin. We were advised after an x-ray by a specialist that she had had a trauma on her lower spine and would never walk again. At some point in her early life she had suffered with distemper which has damaged her nervous system resulting in an involuntary twitch, maybe this was why she had been dumped.
We fear that the spinal injury was caused by either being kicked or hit with a very heavy implement as she was found in a very quiet location where there were no cars.
Jose loves to go out in her wheels and chase the other dogs in the forest. Jose has a full life with us. She lives in the house with other dogs.
Rose was caught with her mother and 2 siblings for neuturing. Rose remained with us as she had a broken leg which needed emergency medical treatment. The vet informed us she had been kicked and this more than likely contributed to her past behaviour being very fearful of people.
Four years later Rose is finally starting to turn a corner and loves to be fussed even by new people, once she has gained their trust.
She now lives in the house with Clair, Neil and four other dogs.
Maybe one day she will get to the stage when she can be rehomed.
These siblings were born on the street, their mother was terrified of people. A friend of ours brought them to the shelter as they were very vulnerable.
It was noticed immediately that they were all terrified and did not want contact with people. After researching the behaviour we discovered that it is common that the puppies from a fearful dog can inherit the behaviour whilst in the womb. This is caused because the mum is so scared, living on high alert at all times, it damages the cortisol receptors and they are born in a of state of fear and extreme anxiety. This is a very difficult problem to address.
Two years later there is no improvement with their behaviour. We have tried many ways to gain their trust, but sadly nothing has worked so far.
Despite this they have a good life at the shelter and get along with most of the dogs, just not people.
Sid has had a similar start in life as Maddie, Eve and Oliver (please read their blurb to fully understand). He was recued with his 5 other siblings, 3 have gone on to be rehomed. Unfortunetly Sid has not improved like his brothers and sisters, he still lives in a state of fear.
He lives with Budgie and Jett, his other siblings and has a good life here at the shelter.
Poppy is the mum of 8 puppies found living on a farm. All of her puppies have now found homes.
After catching all of Poppy’s puppies it was so important that we neutured Poppy as she was having litter after litter.
We discovered she had tick disease and needed treatment after being neutured, so Poppy had to stay with us for 30 days to complete the course of antibiotics.
Initially Poppy was terrified and uncomfortable with us approaching her, It was a massive change for her as all she had ever known was life near the farm. Poppy had been dumped there at a very young age.
In time Poppy has gained confidence with people and has settled herself in at the shelter, she is even living in the house with Clair and Neil. Poppy is no longer just a dog that lived by a farm. She has a name, loves being around us, surprises us every day and she just looks so happy and enjoying her life.
Bebe was a street dog living on an industrial estate. She was reported to us by a lady who had noticed an open wound on her left hip and in need of treatment. We later found out that she had been tied to a car or cycle and had been dragged.
Bebe was very difficult to catch, it took over 4 days in the freezing cold months with snow everywhere, Bebe was one smart dog.
Eventually we caught her with the help from the shelter who shot her with a tanquilizer dart.
Bebe has been with us now for 4 years and at first was very fearful and wary of people but brilliant with the dogs and puppies (especially new comer dogs to the shelter)
In time she has gained trust very slowly. Bebe will not allow us to put a lead on her, we think because of how she had been treated. Bebe is brilliant with new dogs when they come, she almosts helps them to settle in with he beautiful gentle nature.
Mr Marble, as he is now known.
Following a call from a vet we were asked if we can help with a dog that had been brought to his practise. Mr Marble was unable to walk on all four legs and was going to be returned to the streets as they had no where to keep him. Immediately we said for them to bring him to the shelter.
We were horrified to see the wounds to his rear legs.
We went to one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Bulgaria, following a consultation we were shocked to discover that his injuries were not recent, in fact he had been living on the streets like this for at least 6 weeks.
The risks to perform surgery were very high and the chance of success would be very minimal.
Mr Marble’s injuries took months to heal but sadly he will never walk again.
Mr Marble has his own set of wheels, occassionally he uses them with some gentle persuasion but Mr Marble prefers to lie in the sunshine in the yard under the trees. He does like to play with other dogs, especially the lady dogs.
Life is not perfect but he is very well cared for.
Neil spotted Woody at the wood yard one day. Neil was told by a man that Woody had lived at the wood yard for 15 years.
His skin was in a terrible condition and he had a foot missing.
Woody was brought to the shelter following medical examination by our vet. He had chronic mange and tick diease. Our vet informed us that he could be around 14 years but his passport from the municipality shelter (Where he had been caught and neutured and then returned to the streets) states he is 6 years old. The municipality shelter is a dog’s worse nightmare so this could contribute to his way around people.
So he is a bit of a mystery!
We think that he may have lost his foot in a trap but he manages very well.
His skin is now healing and he has finished his treatment for tick disease. For the first time in his life he now has a name, which he now knows.
He is quite a character in his own way, we are never quite sure what he is thinking, but he always knows when it is dinner time.
Tilly lived on the street with 2 other dogs. People regularly fed them all and they seemed happy. One day the municipality shelter took them and neutured them, Tilly at the time was only 3 months old and the time she spent at the shelter may contribute to her behaviour and fear of people.
A lady who worked for Everydaystray at the time went and took the dogs from the shelter.
We notivced immediately when Tilly came to the shelter she greatly mistrusted people and did not want to be touched.
Over time Tilly has gained some trust with people but is still very wary of new people visiting the shelter, especially men.
Tilly is brilliant with puppies and has acted as ‚Godmother‘ to many little ones.
She has also formed a very close bond with Bruno which has helped her confidence by watching Neil play with Bruno, she now trusts Neil a little more.
Kalimba had been dumped in a small village. When we first saw him he was extremely fearful of people. After sedateing and 3 hours waiting we managed to catch him.
When he came to the shelter he had caught Parvovirus and needed emergency treatment.
Kalimba is still fearful of people but after using various techniques (sitting with him in his kennel, encouraging him to come into the house and people giving him gentle strokes) he has gained a little confidence.
He gets along with the dogs at the shelter and has a special bond with Bruno, Tilly and Bebe.
Slowly in time we hope his confidence will grow.
Interested in joining this programme?
Firstly you need to choose your dog from our virtual adoption section on our website and then email us at info@everydaystray.com and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the virtual adoption and tell you more information about your chosen lucky one.
