Strays Without Borders

Strays Without Borders

Meet Alex! Dogs are incredibly resilient. No matter what has happened to them, they somehow find the strength to forgive, to trust again, and to love with their whole hearts. In 2021, Alex was rescued by the wonderful volunteers we work with in Macedonia after spending months with a collar embedded deep into his neck, leaving a horrific open wound. Despite repeated attempts to help him, fear kept him out of reach until, one day, he realised people had come to save him. From that moment, Alex showed everyone the dog he truly is… one of the sweetest, friendliest and most affectionate boys you could ever meet! He made a full recovery, and today he’s a happy, bouncy, goofy husky who loves other dogs, loves to play, and adores attention. Sadly, what Alex hasn’t found is a family. For the past five years, shelter life has been all he’s known. He’s safe, but he deserves so much more than waiting behind kennel doors! He deserves adventures, to feel the wind in his floof! And a family to love him every single day. Now at 7 years old, Alex is more than ready to travel to the UK for the life he’s waited so patiently for. Alex can live with other dogs and dog-savvy children.

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Baily is a 4-year-old dog who is currently kennelled in Macedonia. Baily is a 4-year-old dog who is currently kennelled in Macedonia. Tragically, before being rescued, Baily was set to be part of a dog fighting ring. Luckily, we got to him on time and rescued him from certain injury and suffering. dog fighting ring. Luckily, we got to him on time and rescued him from certain injury and suffering. Baily is very sport oriented, he loves to jump all day long and loves to stay on the top of his kennel so he can be on the “neighbourhood watch”. Baily is very sport oriented, he loves to jump all day long and loves to stay on the top of his kennel so he can be on the “neighbourhood watch”. He loves to chase wild animals so that’s the reason he needs to be on a close watch so he could not runaway. He loves to chase wild animals so that’s the reason he needs to be on a close watch so he could not runaway. Bailey is an amazing dog, he loves to cuddle with his caregivers and he is always ready for a walk around the shelter. Bailey is an amazing dog, he loves to cuddle with his caregivers and he is always ready for a walk around the shelter. He is good with other dogs but he is dominant dog, not tested with cats. Please contact us if you want to give Baily a better life. He is good with other dogs but he is dominant dog, not tested with cats. Please contact us if you want to give Baily a better life.

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Belka is one of those dogs who quietly steals your heart. Gentle, sweet and incredibly kind, she is the sort of girl who never asks for much. When she feels safe, her playful and happy personality begins to shine, but around new people she is naturally shy. Rather than approaching with confidence, she’ll often lower her head, silently hoping that no one will hurt her. Sadly, we understand why. Belka was the only survivor after a mass poisoning of street dogs in her neighbourhood. She was taken to the public shelter, while all of the dogs she had known disappeared. We can only imagine the fear and loss she experienced before she was finally safe. Through it all, Belka has remained nothing but gentle. One thing she does need is the comfort of another dog. Having lost her original canine family, she finds confidence and reassurance in the company of other dogs. When Belka’s time at the public shelter came to an end and she faced being returned to the streets, we couldn’t let that happen. We brought her into boarding, giving her the chance to find the loving homes she deserve. Belka is looking for a calm, patient home where she won’t be rushed. She would thrive with another friendly, confident dog who can help her continue building trust and show her that the world isn’t such a scary place. She could happily live with respectful, dog-savvy older children who understand that she needs time to come out of her shell. She has not yet been assessed with cats. Belka has survived more than any dog should have to. Now all she needs is someone willing to let her move at her own pace, earn her trust, and discover just how much love she has to give. Could you be the person to show Belka that home is a place where she will always be safe?

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Bella is a gentle soul whose life began with heartbreak, but who still believes in kindness. Bella was rescued after a mass poisoning of street dogs in her neighbourhood, where local dogs were deliberately killed without consequence. She was one of the few survivors, and with nowhere safe to return to, she was taken into the public shelter. Although Bella is youngster. She is a calm, quiet girl who can be a little shy when meeting new people, but with patience and understanding she begins to relax and show her sweet personality. More than anything, Bella takes her confidence from other dogs, and she truly thrives when she has a canine companion by her side. When her time at the public shelter came to an end and returning to the streets became her only option, we knew we couldn’t let that happen. Bella was brought into boarding, where she is now waiting for the loving home she have never known. Bella is looking for a peaceful home with another friendly, confident dog who can help her continue to blossom. She would be happiest in a calm, adult-only household where life is predictable and gentle, although she could happily cope with respectful, dog-savvy older visiting children. She has not yet been assessed with cats. She is neutered. Bella has already survived more than any young dog should have to. Now she deserves a family who will show her that the world can be a safe place, filled with love, patience and companionship. If you have room in your heart and alongside your own friendly dog Bella, is ready to begin the happy chapter she’s been waiting for.

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Berta and her sister were dumped on the roadside as puppies. A kind man found them and decided to foster them until their forever homes could be found. The girls grew into beautiful large dogs, believed to be Kangal crosses. One of them has already found her home, leaving Berta still in foster care. Berta is a very loyal girl. As her nature suggests, she is a working breed and will guard her territory. She loves her big foster brother and very much enjoys pushing his buttons. They can play all day and enjoy rough play together. Berta is now a strong and independent young woman and, as such, has selective hearing. She has escaped from the garden on occasion, so she will need a very secure garden with fencing of at least two metres. Berta has not been kind to the neighbours’ chickens, so she must not be homed with small animals. She loves people and greatly enjoys walks with her foster parents and her foster brother. She would thrive in a rural type of home with plenty of space and nature, and with someone who values a dog that helps keep the home safe. Due to her size, Berta would be best suited to an adult only home. She would do best living with another large dog who could become her forever brother. A home with a male dog would be preferred, as Berta has a dominant character and was rougher with her sister.

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Bubi was found when he was just a 2-month-old puppy and was adopted by a family in Macedonia with a young daughter. Where he was kept as an outside dog. However, he once again found himself without a place to call home at 2.5 years old, when tragedy struck his family. He was desperatley unhappy during his first few months back in kennels. Despite everything he has been through, Bubi is a wonderful dog. He is sweet, gentle, and soft as cotton and gets along with everyone. Bubi hasn’t lived with another large male dog, however, with every dog he has shared his space with so far, there have never been any problems. Bubi would best suit a seasoned dog owner who enjoys the company of a strong ( he enjoys being lead walker) but friendly dog. Once bonded, Bubi is a loyal loving companion. He has lived with dog savy children in the past and could do so again. He has yet to meet a cat. Bubi would thrive in an active family home in a rural/ semi rural area. He enjoys training, long walks, and even hiking!

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Camila is an absolute joy of a dog. She loves everyone she meets, and how she ended up on the streets is beyond us. This girl came to us after testing positive for leishmania, although she shows no symptoms. Unfortunately, this could have meant euthanasia for her, but we stepped in to prevent that. She has so much joy, eagerness, and positivity in her that we will not allow her life to be cut short when she can still live a long, happy life and bring so much happiness to the family who chooses to adopt her. Camila gets on well with everyone. She can live with other dogs, cats, and children. Rescue backup is provided.

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Born May 2020, 23Kg, neutered, chipped, vaccinated, Lab mix female. She is a wonderful dog and has brought her owners lots of happiness.However they couldn’t keep her due to them planning a family and Dora not being suitable around kids. Since, Dora has spent 2 years in kennels waiting for someone to adopt her, without any success. She is incredibly clever, learns commands very quickly and LOVES to play! She is such a playful and happy girl and has her owners laughing every day with her cheeky personality. She travels well in the car, can be left at home alone. She used to enjoy playing with other like minded bouncy doggies, but since being in kennels has become quite reactive to other animals. She shows signs of fear based aggression and can be reactive to humans. Visitors can be managed once she knows people well, and she eventually does form close bonds with others outside of her family. She cannot be homed with children due to her reactivity and general bounciness. She is also very fearful of cats. Dora has undergone behavioural training for guarding food and spaces and has shown improvement with this. She’s an absolute joy, and anyone would be very lucky to have her. We are looking for a home with experienced dog owners who are able to manage fear reactivity. Dora needs to be homed as an only pet as she’s become reactive to dogs while in kennels. We would also prefer a calmer household in a rural/semi-rural environment for her. Multiple meets are necessary for Dora in the kennels in Blackpool.

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Fredi’s story is one of incredible resilience. He was born at a dump site near Skopje, where a remarkable elderly lady has spent decades feeding and caring for abandoned animals. Last autumn, a litter of puppies was born at one of the dump sites. Soon after, parvovirus swept through them. With very limited means, this dedicated lady treated the puppies herself. Some survived. Many didn’t. Fredi was one of the fighters. Then tragedy struck. After one of her feeding rounds, as she drove away, she had no idea little Fredi had curled up beneath the wheel of her car. The accident was every rescuer’s worst nightmare. She rushed him straight to the vet, where they weren’t sure he would survive. For weeks he was critically ill, barely hanging on. The injuries to his head left him unable to walk, blind, and completely uncoordinated. At first, even eating and drinking were a struggle. But neither Fredi nor his rescuer gave up. Despite caring for countless other stray animals every single day, she visited him faithfully, helping him through his recovery. Little by little, he began to improve. Today, Fredi can walk again. Although he has permanently lost his sight and still has some neurological coordination issues, he has adapted beautifully. Most importantly, he hasn’t lost his gentle spirit. At just around 11 months old, Fredi is a sweet, affectionate boy who deserves so much more than the life he was born into. His rescuer could never bring herself to return him to the dump once he had fought so hard to survive. However the financial strain of boarding kennels cannot be sustained. Now, Fredi is searching for the one thing he has never had: a forever home. He will need a very experienced adopter who understands the needs of a blind dog and is willing to give him the time, patience and consistency he deserves. A calm, rural, adult only home with a secure garden would be ideal, where he can safely learn his surroundings and enjoy life without the stress of busy environments. Fredi doesn’t know that he’s different. He simply wants to feel safe, loved, and included. He can live alone or with other dogs. He is ok with cats. After everything this extraordinary little survivor has overcome, we believe his happiest chapter is still waiting to be written. Could you be the person to give Fredi the second chance he’s fought so hard for?

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Hazel was rescued as a little fluffy puppy and sadly waited so long for a home that she spent her entire youth in Macedonian kennel. When she finally was adopted, it didn’t go well and she developed fear based reactivity. But she was lucky the perfect foster home came forward for her and with their experienced and dedicated training she has made huge development. The work with Hazel is still ongoing, but she is now ready for her forever home. Hazel has developed from a shy girl into a big personality who loves running around the house with her toys. She takes time to warm up to people, but once she gets to know you, she will be your best friend. She is loyal, loving and extremely intelligent. She loves cuddles and has a cheeky, playful personality. She is very obedient, and has learnt a lot of tricks which she is eager to show off. Being a typical shepherd dog, she loves to herd and instinctively protects her home. She bonds incredibly strongly with her ‘special person’, so becomes worried when left alone for too long. Hazel has developed from a shy girl into a big personality who loves running around the house with her toys. She takes time to warm up to people, but once she gets to know you, she will be your best friend This stunning girl is a large active dog and needs around two hours of walking (or equivalent exercise) a day, and regular training sessions to keep her mentally stimulated. She can live with a resident dog as long as they’re very confident and friendly as introductions can be a challenge. Although Hazel has made loads of progress with her reactivity she can still be nervous around strangers, and she is triggered by eye contact with people she doesn’t know. She is quite reactive towards dogs she doesn’t know, but becomes very friendly and playful with them after a few slow, careful meetings. The ideal home for Hazel is a calm adults only home with experienced people who will give her the training she needs to continue gaining confidence in the world. There must be a good size secure garden so she can enjoy being outside when weather is nice, and the location should not be too urban and have good, quiet walking areas nearby. Hazel can be potential bite risk in high-stress situations (most commonly when strange dogs are too close), so she needs a physically fit handler. She also may regress in new surroundings, so it’s crucial that her adopter has experience with proper handling of reactivity. Meeting her a couple of times will be recommended so she can get to know her new family before moving again. In the right hands, this beautiful girl has the potential to be the perfect dog! Spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Lifelong rescue back up and adopter support provided.

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Meet Jasmine who is currently kennelled in Macedonia. Jasmine was a mountain dog who was sadly struck with chronic demodex which was successfully treated. Now all that’s missing in her life is a comfortable sofa and someone to call her own. This calm and gentle soul enjoys heading out on walks to do some gentle exploring with her human companion. She also loves attention and especially loves being brushed and cuddled – her favourite feeling is being cozy and happy. She’s good with other dogs of either gender, but can be dominant around food, so it’s best that she eats seperately if she has a companion. She would get along well with a friendly canine sibling to show her the ropes. Jasmine could live with older children and with gradule introduction, a cat. Could there be a Jasmine shaped spot on your sofa?

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Gorgeous Jockey has spent more than half of his life in the shelter. Despite this, he has kept his playful, silly nature. He is always up for a game and will keep you smiling with his funny antics. With his fluffy coat, he’s also one of the most handsome dogs around! Jockey does have a stubborn streak and likes things his own way. He can be wary of strangers and sudden movements, most likely due to being mistreated by previous owners. He isn’t a fan of the vet (no surprise there!), but once you earn his trust he is a joy to be around. He loves running and playing at the dog park, especially with his female friends, since he’s the only boy in his group. Jockey feels safe in his little kennel spot, and he would do well in a calm home with a relaxed atmosphere, not too many visitors, and a laid-back family. He can live with another dog, but will need an adult-only home. Jockey has been neutered.