The tragic story of Wang Wang, a stray mother dog brutally killed alongside her three puppies in Jieyang, Guangdong Province, China, sparked widespread international outrage and renewed urgent calls for stronger animal protection legislation.

According to reports, four minors were allegedly responsible for acts of extreme violence against the animals, including the killing of the puppies and the torture and burning of their mother. The incident was filmed and circulated online, prompting condemnation from animal welfare advocates around the world.

Today, Wang Wang’s story continues to inspire international mobilisation, with thousands of people supporting a petition demanding concrete legislative action to prevent similar acts of cruelty.

OIPA ETS’ Previous Intervention

In July 2026, following more than 100 reports and appeals received from concerned citizens worldwide, OIPA formally intervened by addressing the competent Chinese authorities and diplomatic representations through official correspondence.

In its communication, OIPA called for transparency regarding the measures adopted in response to the incident, including appropriate educational, psychological and preventive interventions concerning the minors involved.

Above all, OIPA urged the Chinese authorities to strengthen the country’s legal framework by introducing clear provisions against the deliberate torture, serious abuse and unjustified killing of companion and stray animals.

The organisation also highlighted the urgent need to address the recording, circulation and commercialisation of animal cruelty videos, as well as the importance of educational initiatives promoting empathy, responsibility and respect for animals.

Read more about OIPA’s formal intervention:

https://www.oipainternational.org/oipa-action-jieyang-animal-cruelty-case-china/

A Petition Calling for Legislative Change

Building on the growing international mobilisation, a petition launched entitled “Justice for Wang Wang and Her Puppies: Demand an Anti-Animal Cruelty Law in China”, is calling on Chinese institutions to adopt comprehensive national legislation protecting companion and stray animals from cruelty.

The petition has already gathered thousands of signatures and aims to increase public pressure for meaningful legal reform.

OIPA  supports the dissemination of this citizen-led initiative, whose objectives reflect the concerns already raised through its institutional correspondence.

SIGN THE PETITION: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Wang Wang and her puppies cannot be brought back, but their suffering must not be forgotten.

OIPA  invites supporters and animal lovers worldwide to sign the petition and share it widely.

Every signature helps demonstrate the growing international demand for stronger animal protection laws and a future in which cruelty against animals is effectively prevented and addressed.

SIGN THE PETITION NOW!

Sign. Share. Speak up for those who cannot defend themselves.

Together, we can help ensure that Wang Wang’s story remains a call for lasting change.

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HELP THE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN NEPAL!

Devastating floods and mudslides have left animals injured, displaced and without food. OIPA’s Member League Voice of Animal Nepal is mobilising to help them survive.

Homes have been swept away. Roads and bridges have collapsed. Entire communities have been buried under mud and debris.

And amid this devastation, countless animals have disappeared.

Livestock have been swept away or trapped in the mud. Dogs and cats have fled in terror, becoming separated from the people who care for them. The animals that survived are frightened, hungry and exposed to injuries and disease.

They urgently need our help.

OIPA ETS  is launching an international emergency appeal in support of its Member League Voice of Animal Nepal (VOAN), which is preparing to rescue, treat and feed animals affected by the disaster.

A DISASTER FAR WORSE THAN PHOTOS CAN SHOW

VOAN’s emergency team travelled to Nuwakot to assess the situation and identify the most urgent needs of animals and affected communities.

Vast areas were covered by mud, silt and debris. Homes, schools and public buildings were severely damaged or partially buried. Settlements around Trishuli, Dhunge Bazaar and Devighat suffered extensive destruction, with buildings swept away or left dangerously exposed by riverbank erosion.

Rasuwa, one of the worst-affected districts, remains inaccessible by road because access routes have been destroyed or have collapsed.

ANIMALS ARE THE INVISIBLE VICTIMS OF THIS EMERGENCY

The full impact on animals cannot yet be measured.

Many livestock animals are believed to have drowned, been buried beneath the mud or become separated from their owners. Surviving animals have lost access to pasture, stored feed and clean water.

Community dogs and cats have scattered into unfamiliar areas after fleeing the floodwaters. Many are frightened and severely traumatised. Some dogs encountered by VOAN’s team were too terrified to allow rescuers to approach them.

At this stage, many areas remain inaccessible and animals continue to be dispersed throughout the disaster zone. For this reason, VOAN will not release unverified casualty figures.

What is already clear, however, is that animals are suffering and urgent action is needed.

WHAT THE EMERGENCY TEAM WILL DO

The emergency team will work to:

• Locate, rescue and safely transport animals in danger;
• Reach communities that are currently cut off by mud and floodwater;
• Provide emergency veterinary treatment and essential medicines;
• Distribute food and clean water to displaced dogs and cats;
• Deliver emergency feed to surviving livestock;
• Create temporary safe spaces for injured and displaced animals;
• Vaccinate animals against rabies and prevent the spread of disease;
• Reunite rescued animals with their families whenever possible;
• Help vulnerable families continue caring for their animals;
• Assess animal-health and public-health risks;
• Coordinate with communities and local authorities on longer-term recovery.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP

VOAN organization needs USD 15,000–20,000 to support its emergency response during the first 60 days and assist approximately 200–250 animals.

Your donation will help provide:

Animal rescue and safe transportation;

Veterinary treatment, medicines and medical supplies;

Food and clean water for displaced animals;

Emergency feed for livestock;

Temporary shelter and protection;

Rabies vaccination and disease prevention;

Essential equipment and field-response costs.

HELP ANIMALS IN NEPAL!

These animals have survived floods, mudslides and the destruction of their homes. Now they urgently need food, treatment and protection.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will help VOAN’s team reach an animal in need and support a family struggling to recover.

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COLOMBIA IN FLAMES: HELP ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE WILDFIRES

More than 22,000 hectares have been affected by devastating wildfires in Tolima. Animals living in rural communities urgently need food, water and veterinary care. Help OIPA’s member league Fundación Colombia Choca la Pata reach them.

Throughout August 2026, relentless wildfires have swept across the department of Tolima, burning forests, farmland and vast rural areas.

The scale of the disaster forced the departmental government to declare a state of public calamity.

Satellite analysis has identified more than 22,000 hectares of vegetation affected across 28 municipalities, with Ortega, San Luis, Guamo, Coyaima, Chaparral and Coello among the worst-hit areas.

Behind these numbers lies a devastating reality.

The fires have destroyed natural habitats, pastures, crops and food reserves on which animals and rural communities depend. In some areas, families have lost the resources they need to continue feeding and caring for their animals.

ANIMALS NEED HELP EVEN AFTER THE FLAMES ARE EXTINGUISHED

The destruction left behind by the flames can mean no pasture, no stored food, limited access to clean water and no veterinary assistance.

Dogs living with vulnerable rural families, community dogs, cats and displaced animals may be left without the basic resources they need to survive. Cattle, horses, pigs and other farm animals are also at risk as grazing land and animal food supplies disappear.

The consequences of this emergency will continue long after the last fires have been extinguished.

What is already clear is that help is urgently needed.

AN EMERGENCY TEAM IS PREPARING TO REACH THEM

From 2 to 4 September 2026, OIPA’s member league Fundación Colombia Choca la Pata will deploy an emergency team to Tolima to bring direct assistance to animals in affected rural communities.

Veterinary professionals, members of the Foundation and volunteers will travel with food, medicines and essential animal-care supplies.

The mission is expected to prioritize communities in and around:

• San Luis;
• Guamo;
• Coello;
• Guaimaral;
• Other affected rural areas identified as urgent upon arrival.

The team’s priority is clear: ensure that assistance reaches the animals directly.

WHAT THE EMERGENCY TEAM WILL DO

According to the needs identified in each community, the team will:

• Distribute food for dogs and cats;
• Provide feed, hay and forage for cattle, horses, pigs and other animals;
• Supply mineralized salt for livestock where necessary;
• Carry out general veterinary assessments;
• Provide basic wound care and medicines;
• Administer deworming and flea and tick treatments;
• Offer supportive veterinary treatment;
• Help provide access to water and essential animal-care supplies;
• Identify animals requiring hospitalization or more complex treatment;
• Coordinate referrals and continued veterinary care for serious cases.

The Foundation will work with local caregivers, veterinary professionals and partner organizations to ensure that the most serious cases are not abandoned once the initial intervention ends.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP

All funds raised through this emergency appeal will be used exclusively to assist animals affected by the Tolima wildfires and to support the field mission and subsequent follow-up activities.

Donations will help cover:

Animal food: dog and cat food, livestock feed, hay and other forage;

Veterinary medicines and supplies: wound-care materials, antiparasitic treatments and other essential products;

Veterinary assistance: professional assessments, treatment and follow-up;

Emergency supplies: water containers, feeding bowls and other items directly related to animal care;

Transport and field logistics: delivery of food, medicines and veterinary equipment to remote rural communities;

Follow-up of serious cases: continued treatment for animals requiring additional care after the mission.

HELP ANIMALS IN COLOMBIA!

Animals affected by the wildfires urgently need food, water and medical care.

Your donation can help the team reach rural communities, provide immediate assistance and continue caring for the most serious cases after the emergency mission.

HELP US BRING FOOD, CARE AND HOPE TO THE ANIMALS OF TOLIMA.

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The Goliath frog (Conraua goliath), known as the largest frog in the world, is facing a serious conservation crisis.

Found only in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, this extraordinary species can grow to more than 32 centimetres in length and weigh over three kilograms. Despite its remarkable size, its survival is now under severe threat.

Once relatively common in the rivers and forests of southwestern Cameroon, Goliath frog populations have declined dramatically. The main causes include deforestation, hunting, water pollution, habitat degradation and increasing disturbance caused by human activities.

Without rapid and coordinated action, populations living in key areas such as Mount Nlonako, Mount Manengouba, the Ebo Forest and the Nkam and Sanaga River basins could continue to decline and eventually disappear from some of their historic habitats.

OIPA Cameroon’s Conservation Project

OIPA Cameroon is implementing a conservation programme aimed at protecting the Goliath frog and the river and forest ecosystems on which the species depends.

The project combines community engagement, field research, environmental education, the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and cooperation with local authorities and conservation experts.

One of its main objectives is to reduce hunting pressure by helping local communities understand the ecological importance of the Goliath frog and the benefits that its protection can bring to the entire region.

Protecting this species also means safeguarding rivers, forests and the many other animals and plants that share the same habitats. Healthy freshwater ecosystems can support local fisheries and may also create future opportunities for responsible and community-based ecotourism.

Researching and Protecting Critical Habitats

Field surveys are essential to identify and map important breeding sites, assess the distribution of the species and monitor population trends.

The information collected helps conservationists identify the areas facing the greatest risks and develop targeted interventions before it is too late.

At the same time, OIPA Cameroon is working with communities, authorities and local stakeholders to strengthen the enforcement of wildlife protection measures and advocate for the long-term conservation of forests and freshwater habitats.

The involvement of local communities is central to the project. Lasting conservation cannot be achieved without the knowledge, participation and support of the people who live alongside these ecosystems.

A Symbol of Cameroon’s Biodiversity

The Goliath frog is not only a natural wonder. It is also a powerful symbol of Cameroon’s extraordinary biodiversity and of the growing vulnerability of the country’s river and forest ecosystems.

As a flagship species, its protection can draw attention to the urgent need to conserve entire habitats, benefiting many other threatened species at the same time.

Saving the Goliath frog requires immediate and coordinated action from communities, public institutions, conservation organisations and international supporters.

Donate to Protect Cameroon’s Goliath Frogs

OIPA Cameroon needs support to continue its field surveys, community awareness activities, habitat protection efforts and work to reduce hunting pressure.

Your donation can help protect critical breeding sites, support local conservation activities and safeguard the rivers and forests that Goliath frogs need to survive.

By supporting this project, you are helping to protect not only the world’s largest frog, but also Cameroon’s wider freshwater biodiversity and the communities that depend on healthy ecosystems.

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In June 2026, OIPA Romania launched the campaign “Sterilization, Not Euthanasia: Emergency Appeal for Romania” to protect dogs in Ernei and the surrounding areas of Mureș County.

The initiative, coordinated by the OIPA Representative for Romania in collaboration with the City Hall of Ernei, Blue Paws Association and Second Life Association, aims to prevent unwanted births and reduce the number of dogs exposed to abandonment, capture, shelter confinement and possible euthanasia.

Thanks to the initial funds made available by OIPA, the local team has already been able to carry out the first sterilization procedures.

These initial interventions represent an important and concrete result. Every sterilized dog means fewer unwanted litters, fewer puppies born into vulnerable conditions and fewer animals at risk of ending up abandoned or on the streets.

However, this is only the beginning.

STERILIZATION, NOT EUTHANASIA Read OIPA’s original emergency appeal and discover how you can support the sterilization campaign in Romania. READ THE ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN

The first sterilization procedures have been carried out in Ernei and surrounding areas thanks to OIPA’s initial support.

Many Dogs Are Still Waiting

The need across the area remains far greater than the resources currently available.

Many stray dogs still need to be safely reached, transported, sterilized and monitored during their recovery. At the same time, some families in the area are unable to afford the veterinary costs required to sterilize their dogs.

Supporting these families is also an essential part of preventing future straying. Without access to affordable sterilization services, unwanted litters may be born, families may struggle to care for the puppies and some animals may ultimately be abandoned.

By helping both stray dogs and dogs belonging to families experiencing financial hardship, the campaign addresses the problem at its source.

The first dogs have been helped. Many more are still waiting

Why Continued Action Is Urgently Needed

As highlighted in OIPA’s original appeal, stray dogs in the area face the risk of capture, transfer to public shelters and possible euthanasia after the legal holding period.

Without preventive action, uncontrolled reproduction will continue to place more animals at risk. Every new litter born into already difficult circumstances adds pressure to local communities, animal welfare organizations and shelters.

Sterilization alone cannot solve the entire problem of stray dog overpopulation. However, together with responsible ownership, education and adoption, it is one of the most humane, effective and sustainable tools available.

The first procedures demonstrate that the local team is ready and that the campaign can produce tangible results. What is now urgently needed is sufficient funding to continue.

How Your Donation Will Help

Every contribution will support the practical and veterinary costs required to reach and assist more dogs, including:

• sterilization procedures performed by veterinary professionals;
• medication and medical supplies;
• safe capture and transportation of stray dogs;
• post-operative monitoring and care;
• field organization and logistical costs.

Even a small donation can contribute to the next procedure and help prevent future abandonment and suffering.

The Campaign Has Begun — Help Us Continue

OIPA’s initial support has allowed the campaign to take its first concrete steps. But these first interventions must be the beginning, not the end.

The local team and veterinary professionals are ready to continue. With your help, we can reach more stray dogs, support families who cannot afford sterilization and prevent more animals from being born into abandonment and insecurity.

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From the Streets to Safety

Many of the animals now living at the shelter were previously exposed to hunger, disease, extreme weather conditions and the constant dangers of road traffic.

Today, they have access to regular food, clean water, veterinary care and a secure environment where they can recover and live with dignity.

The shelter currently provides care for approximately 150 dogs and 20 cats, offering them a second chance and demonstrating that compassionate, community-driven solutions can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable animals.

A Community Celebration

The inauguration brought together members of the local community, families, volunteers and animal welfare supporters in a day marked by hope and solidarity.

Children and young participants played a special role in the event by creating colourful artworks that were displayed throughout the shelter, symbolising a future built on compassion and respect for animals. Their participation highlighted the importance of education and awareness in fostering a culture of empathy towards all living beings.

As part of the celebration, certificates of participation were awarded to the young participants in recognition of their creativity, commitment and contribution to promoting animal welfare values within their community.

Addressing a Wider Challenge

The issue of stray animals remains a significant challenge in many parts of Morocco. Beyond concerns related to animal welfare, it is closely connected to public health, responsible population management and community well-being.

Projects such as this shelter demonstrate that sustainable solutions can be achieved through cooperation between local communities, animal welfare advocates and institutions. Providing immediate care to animals in need is essential, but long-term progress also requires education, responsible ownership, sterilisation programmes and increased public awareness.

Veterinarians and Animal Welfare Professionals Needed

As the shelter continues to grow and provide care for an increasing number of animals, access to veterinary expertise remains one of its most important needs.

OIPA Morocco is currently seeking veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses and animal health professionals interested in supporting future animal welfare initiatives, including sterilisation campaigns, veterinary outreach activities, preventive healthcare programmes and capacity-building efforts.

Professional support can make a significant difference in improving animal welfare standards and helping develop sustainable, long-term solutions for stray animal management.

If you are interested in collaborating, sharing expertise or supporting future veterinary initiatives in Morocco, we would be pleased to hear from you.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Caring for more than 170 animals requires continuous resources, including food, veterinary treatments, medicines, shelter maintenance and daily care.

If you would like to support this important initiative, you can contribute through a donation and help provide a safer future for stray animals in Morocco.

When making a donation please specify- Morocco Animal Shelter

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Veterinary Needed in Morocco !

OIPA Morocco is currently seeking veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses and animal health professionals from around the world who would like to support animal welfare initiatives in Morocco.

Whether you are interested in volunteering your expertise, providing technical support or collaborating on future projects, your contribution can make a meaningful difference.

To express your interest or learn more, please contact:

international@oipa.org

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Why We Need to Act Now

Across the area, the situation for stray dogs is becoming increasingly urgent.

A new enforcement framework allows the systematic capture of stray dogs and their transfer to public shelters. After a legal holding period of 14 days, euthanasia may follow.

In this context, immediate preventive action is essential.

The campaign aims to sterilize between 300 and 500 dogs in order to reduce uncontrolled reproduction, prevent future suffering, and decrease the number of animals exposed to capture, shelter confinement, and possible euthanasia.

Sterilization is not the only answer to stray dog overpopulation, but it is one of the most effective, humane, and sustainable tools available to address the crisis at its source.

Why Sterilization Matters

Without immediate intervention, the number of stray dogs will continue to increase, placing more animals at risk of capture and euthanasia.

Every new litter born on the streets adds pressure to an already fragile system.

Public shelters become overcrowded, local authorities are pushed toward reactive measures, and dogs continue to suffer from abandonment, hunger, disease, accidents, and violence.

A structured sterilization campaign can interrupt this cycle.

By preventing unwanted births, we can reduce the growth of the stray dog population in a humane and measurable way, while also decreasing long-term pressure on shelters and local communities.

How You Can Make the Difference

The local team is ready. Veterinary professionals are ready. The operational structure is already in place.

What is missing now is the funding needed to cover sterilization procedures, medication, transport, field logistics, and post-operative care.

Even a small donation can help bring one more dog into safety, treatment, and protection.

If many of us contribute, we can make this campaign possible.

What We Can Achieve Together

With the support of our community, this campaign can sterilize between 300 and 500 dogs.

The impact will not stop there. Every sterilized dog means fewer unwanted litters, fewer puppies born into abandonment, and fewer animals exposed to capture and possible euthanasia.

Together, we can support a humane response based on prevention, care, and responsibility.

• 300 to 500 dogs sterilized
• Fewer unwanted litters
• Less suffering on the streets
• Reduced pressure on shelters
• Fewer dogs exposed to possible euthanasia
• A humane model that can inspire future campaigns

Help Us Protect Stray Dogs in Romania

The dogs of Ernei and surrounding areas need urgent help.

By donating to this campaign, you can help us sterilize dogs, prevent future suffering, and support a humane alternative to euthanasia-based population control.

This is a concrete action.
This is prevention.
This is how our community can help save lives.

 

When making a donation please specify- Romania Ernei Campaign

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Your Donation Can Prevent Suffering

A donation today can help cover sterilization, medication, transport, and post-operative care for dogs at immediate risk.

One sterilization can prevent many future births and reduce the number of dogs exposed to abandonment, capture, and possible euthanasia.

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By the end of the summer, the shelter may lose the land on which it currently stands. If this happens, nearly 50 dogs could lose the only place where they are safe.

For many of these animals, this shelter is not simply temporary accommodation.
It is their home.
Their protection.
Their possibility to survive.

Many of the dogs currently under Bambi Foundation’s care arrived traumatized, starving, injured, or deeply fearful of human contact after experiencing abandonment and violence. Over time, they slowly began learning to trust again.

Now, the people who rescued them are facing another urgent battle: saving the shelter itself.

For this reason, an emergency fundraising campaign has been launched to secure land and rebuild a safe and stable shelter where these dogs can continue receiving care, food, medical treatment, and dignity.

 

 

WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS CRUCIAL

The reality faced daily by rescuers in Albania is extremely challenging. Local activists often carry enormous responsibility with very limited support, while continuing to respond to abandonment, cruelty, injuries, and emergency rescues on the ground.

Despite everything, they continue fighting every single day because these animals have nowhere else to go.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

DON’T LET THEM ALONE!

This campaign is not simply about preserving a shelter structure.

It is about protecting lives that have already suffered enough.
It is about ensuring that vulnerable animals are not abandoned once again.
It is about giving these dogs the possibility to continue living safely and with dignity.

 

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The memorandum addresses the legal framework governing the management of the brown bear (Ursus arctos), a strictly protected species under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. Under Article 12 of the Directive, Member States are required to ensure a system of strict protection, prohibiting the deliberate killing, capture or disturbance of individuals in the wild.

Derogations from this regime are permitted only under Article 16 and solely where strict conditions are met, including the absence of satisfactory alternatives and the guarantee that such measures do not compromise the favourable conservation status of the species.

Romania hosts the largest population of brown bears in the European Union, playing a crucial role in the conservation of the Carpathian population. For this reason, national measures affecting the species may have broader implications at the European level.

In this context, concerns have been raised regarding recent legislative developments, including Law no. 242/2024 and Emergency Ordinance no. 60/2025, particularly in relation to the introduction of intervention mechanisms and culling quotas. According to established case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, derogations from strict protection must be interpreted restrictively and based on solid scientific evidence.

Alongside judicial developments, public debate in Romania has intensified in recent months, with increasing concern among civil society organisations regarding the growing use of emergency narratives surrounding brown bears and the potential impact of such narratives on wildlife management policies.

On 29 April, a public protest was organised in front of the Ministry of Environment in Bucharest, during which representatives of civil society met with the Minister to discuss alternative approaches focused on prevention, coexistence and non-lethal conflict mitigation measures. During the meeting, concerns were also raised regarding the lack of adequate preventive measures, including waste management systems, habitat protection and long-term conflict prevention strategies.

Additional concerns have emerged regarding habitat degradation, increasing human disturbance in bear territories and the broader implications of potential proposals aimed at revising the protection status of the species at European level.

Civil society mobilisation also continues at the European level. A petition calling for improved protection of both people and bears in Romania, and for policies based on prevention rather than lethal control, has been launched and is currently under review at the European level.

To support this initiative, readers can sign the petition here:

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION

The situation in Romania reflects a broader challenge across Europe: ensuring that wildlife management policies remain aligned with scientific evidence, legal obligations and the principles of biodiversity conservation.

OIPA reiterates its commitment to promoting approaches that prioritise coexistence, prevention and respect for wildlife, in line with European and international standards.

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From Neglect to Care: Animals Reached During the Mission

Many of the animals brought to the campaign — particularly in Ceacu, where the team worked for two days — were strays living in extremely poor conditions. They were often infested with ticks, weakened, and suffering from neglect.

Each animal received not only sterilization, but also parasite treatment and identification through ear tags and tattoos, ensuring that they are now recognized as sterilized.

At the same time, several urgent medical cases highlighted the severity of the situation.

An infant puppy weighing less than 1 kilogram was brought to the Center of Hope with a serious rectal prolapse. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Aurelian Stefan, the puppy underwent delicate surgery and is now receiving care.

A cat with a broken and bleeding jaw, likely the result of a road accident, was also transferred for emergency treatment.

Another stray dog, found in Perisoru, was suffering from two perforated eardrums and severe fungal infections, enduring intense pain before finally receiving the care it needed.

In addition, several dogs required full grooming, as their fur was so matted that it had become a source of further suffering.

A Coordinated Effort on the Ground

This mission was made possible by the extraordinary dedication of the veterinary team led by Dr. Aurelian Stefan and Dr. Roxana Elena Sten, supported by veterinary technicians Lakmal, Ovidiu, Roshan, and Amila.

They were joined by international volunteers and members of Romania Animal Rescue, as well as local organizers and volunteers in Ceacu and Perisoru, who ensured that animals were brought in and that the campaign could run efficiently.

Their combined efforts allowed the team to reach animals who would otherwise remain invisible and without care.

Moving Forward

With this campaign, Romania Animal Rescue is approaching an extraordinary milestone of 155,000 sterilizations carried out over the years.

Yet, the situation in many rural areas of Romania remains critical. Thousands of animals still live without access to veterinary services, exposed to disease, injury, and neglect.

Each sterilization is not just a single act of care — it is a step toward breaking a cycle of suffering that affects entire generations.

 

Thank You

To everyone who contributed to this campaign:
your support made this work possible.

Behind every number is a life changed — and a future made safer.

 

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