We cannot let the dogs under Sladja's care starve to death!

1. In Serbia, Sladja has almost run out of kibble to feed the 121 dogs in her shelter and those she cares for on the street. They'll starve if nobody helps them!

"The stock of kibble at the shelter is running out. In five days, there will be nothing left to give the dogs. It's a situation I've been dreading, but can no longer ignore. For ten days now, I've had to ration the portions for all the dogs. The result is visible and alarming: they're showing signs of malnutrition. Their ribs are showing and their energy levels are dropping.

This shortage has also created tensions between the dogs themselves. The general weakening leads to fights over access to the remaining kibble. And it's not just a problem for the dogs at the shelter. The street dogs, whom I also feed, are visibly emaciated. 

I don't have the funds to buy more kibble, and this campaign is now my only hope. If it fails, I fear the situation will become truly catastrophic. The difficulties in finding kibble put the future of all these animals at stake. They depend on me to eat, and right now I don't know how to guarantee this basic need for all of them."

2. The dogs are already not getting enough to eat, they're getting weaker and more nervous: Sladja fears the worst if she can't find any kibble!

"The impact of the kibble shortage on shelter and street dogs is already palpable. The first to suffer are the oldest dogs, or those who were already ill before the shortage. Their immune systems deteriorate rapidly, leaving them vulnerable to disease. They depend on me for food, and without kibble, I don't know how to protect them.

The other immediate consequence is the climate of tension that now reigns among the dogs. Already weakened, they come to violent conflicts over the meager portions remaining. This violence only adds to the list of medical and emotional emergencies I have to deal with. Future rescues of dogs in distress seem almost impossible under these conditions. Without kibble, the shelter itself is threatened, endangering the lives of all the dogs who rely on me!

So there's a vicious circle: the lack of kibble worsens the state of health of the dogs, which in turn is more prone to illness and conflict, requiring more resources than I have. The worst-case scenario, premature death from hunger or disease, is not far off. I fear that without a sufficient supply of kibble, we'll reach a point of no return."

3. Appeals on social media have had little response, suppliers refuse credit and local authorities remain inactive: Sladja can no longer buy kibble!

"I've contacted every kibble supplier within my reach, hoping to find a solution to this crisis affecting the dogs dependent on my shelter. The suppliers demand payment in advance, without which the kibble remains out of reach. I tried to negotiate lower prices, but my efforts were in vain. I then turned to the local authorities. Their indifference to the situation was disconcerting.

At the same time, I approached local restaurants and businesses for kibble sponsorship, to no avail. Appeals for help on social networks generated too little commitment to change anything. I've even consulted other shelters for kibble sharing, but they're facing the same shortage. The animals continue to go hungry, and their survival is directly affected by this lack of kibble.

I can't help but think of the impact this shortage is having on the dogs who rely on me. Every day without kibble reduces their chances of survival, and the idea of not being able to feed them profoundly affects the stability of the shelter."

4. Sladja isn't asking for money, only kibble to prevent the dogs from starving.

"Le pilier de mon refuge et de ma mission pour sauver les chiens en Serbie, ce sont les croquettes. Sans elles, je fais face à une impasse presque insurmontable. Elles sont le fondement de tous mes efforts pour améliorer la vie des chiens abandonnés ou maltraités. Ces animaux dépendent de moi pour leur nourriture, et en conséquence, pour leur survie. Malheureusement, la pénurie imminente de croquettes met tout cela en péril. Sans croquettes, il est difficile de garantir un avenir pour ces animaux. Leur sort devient alors incertain, peu importe les progrès que j'ai pu faire pour les sauver jusqu'à présent.

La difficulté ne se limite pas aux chiens déjà dans le refuge. En l'absence de croquettes, le sauvetage de nouveaux chiens des rues devient également impossible. Mon initiative, qui a pour but de leur donner une vie meilleure, repose en grande partie sur l'accès constant à cette nourriture essentielle.

La situation est critique. Chaque jour qui passe sans solution rend la réalité plus dure pour ces chiens et pour moi-même, e, qui doit les regarder souffrir. Je crains que le temps ne soit plus notre allié, que ces vies innocentes auxquelles j'ai consacré mon existence soient bientôt irrémédiablement affectées. Le succès de mon initiative, et par extension la survie de ces animaux, est maintenant en jeu."

5. Despite the challenges, Sladja demonstrates an unwavering dedication to the animals of her region; for whom she is the only ally.

"The pressure is on, every day. Without sufficient financial means, the shelter struggles to provide the dogs with even the most basic needs. Local support is minimal, which makes every day a constant struggle. I've made several pleas for help, hoping that someone would listen. Sometimes an answer comes and it's like being given a breath of oxygen, but these moments are rare.

The love and compassion I feel for these animals fuels my desire to keep going, even when failure and loss seem to win out. Each life saved, while a victory in itself, is also a cruel reminder that if I weren't here, no one else would be. The burden is immense, but the alternative of abandoning these animals to their fate is unthinkable.

In an environment where even basic needs are considered a luxury, every little gesture of support takes on monumental importance. But the hard truth is that if things don't change, everything I've fought for could disappear."

6. If this campaign succeeds, Sladja will not receive any money but 2000 kg of kibble, delivered from Animal Webaction's logistics centre in Serbia.

Animal Webaction has a logistics centre in Serbia, which enables us to intervene quickly and deliver kibble.

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When a campaign fails, Animal Webaction cannot deliver the products. The beneficiary doesn't receive anything and the buyers are refunded.

8. In Serbia, street dogs are hunted by the State and ignored by the population, volunteers like Sladja are their only hope!

If you know of a foundation or NGO that could help Sladja, please invite them to contact us so that we can put them in touch.

If you represent an animal welfare foundation or NGO, please help Sladja's dogs, contact us and we will put you in touch!

If you would like to come to Sladja's shelter to help her or if you would like to directly send her some kibble or a cheque, please contact Sladja via the association's Facebook page (note: direct help is made your own responsibility).

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