An urgent alarm has been launched by OIPA ETS’ member league in Albania, Bambi Foundation, which is currently fighting to protect nearly 50 rescued dogs at risk of losing the only safe shelter they have ever known.

Working in an extremely difficult context with limited resources and constant emergencies, the organization has spent years rescuing abandoned, injured, abused, and vulnerable animals from the streets, offering them medical care, protection, and a second chance at life.

Today, however, that fragile safety is under threat!

In April, OIPA ETS launched a campaign to support its Member League Romania Animal Rescue during a three-day spay and neuter mission in rural Romania. The initiative aimed to bring essential veterinary care to communities where animals often live without access to even the most basic treatment.

From April 27 to April 29, the veterinary team operated in the villages of Ceacu and Perisoru (Calarasi County), reaching animals in urgent need of care.

Over the course of just three days, a total of 179 animals — primarily dogs — were sterilized and treated, marking a significant step toward reducing overpopulation and preventing further suffering.

Thanks to the support of some OIPA donors, 10 spay and neuter surgeries were directly funded, contributing concretely to the success of the mission and to improving the lives of animals who would otherwise have remained without care.

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.