Sneezing, watery eyes, fatigue: with winter, Gun's cat flu is making a strong comeback!
2,000 kg
Dry food offered
2,000 kg
Dry food necessary
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Animal Webaction visited the site 24 October 2023 and confirms the situation described below.
"The situation at the shelter is more than tense at the moment, mainly due to the low stock of kibble we have left. In a few days, there will be nothing left to give the dogs! We've already had to cut back on portions, and have even been forced to turn to poor-quality kibble. This is certainly not what I want for them, but it has become a necessity to avoid the worst.
The consequences are palpable and worrying. The dogs are emaciated, their immune systems weakened and they are more vulnerable to disease. What's more, tensions between the dogs are rising, leading to more frequent fights. This further complicates our situation, as the shelter cannot take in new animals without kibble.
Running out of kibble is not just a logistical problem. It jeopardizes the lives of our dogs, who are already vulnerable. If there is no change in our situation in the short term, I'm afraid we won't be able to guarantee their survival..."
"As the days go by, the level of kibble in our reserves is dropping dangerously low. The dogs at the shelter, whose well-being is my absolute priority, are feeling this change. The already visible weakening of their health can only worsen if we no longer have enough to feed them. A prolonged lack of kibble could lead to an upsurge in infectious diseases among them, putting their lives at risk.
The shelter environment is becoming increasingly tense. Signs of aggression between the dogs are already perceptible and could reach dangerous levels. Fights could become a daily occurrence, increasing the risk of serious injury and making shelter management impossible. This dreaded escalation could force me to consider decisions I never wanted to make. Above all, I'm afraid I'll have to close the shelter...
The emotional stress is ongoing, but it pales in comparison with what the dogs might have to endure without this delivery of kibble. Their survival is priority number 1. The lack of kibble not only jeopardizes their health and behavior, but also their lives and the future of the entire shelter!"
"Despite my many attempts to find solutions to the kibble problem, the obstacles keep piling up. I've contacted vets to get preferential rates on kibble, but they've refused. Appeals for donations on social networks have not been very successful, and even after writing to various charities, the answer is the same: they can't help at the moment.
I even asked the local authorities for support, but my requests went unanswered. I tried to negotiate long-term credit with kibble suppliers, but again they refused. Requests to expatriates for donations also failed to produce any significant results. Each refusal, each silence, has a direct impact on the dogs, who depend on this kibble for their survival. In short, every failure in my attempts to find kibble reduces their chances of survival..."
"Kibble is the backbone of everything we do here. It's simple: without them, the shelter cannot function operationally. The lack of kibble goes beyond the simple issue of hunger; it compromises the whole process of medical care for sick dogs. Medicines are not as effective when dogs are not fed properly. Rehabilitation efforts for abused dogs are also affected; an empty stomach doesn't facilitate the emotional healing process.
I've had to turn down admissions of new dogs because we couldn't guarantee constant access to kibble. It's not a choice anyone would want to make, but it's the brutal reality we face. I can't even think about planning long-term rescue campaigns without knowing that we'll have enough kibble. Compared to other expenses, kibble is the one cost we can't cut without compromising the shelter's mission. This impending shortage creates an absolute emergency! The dogs depend on us to eat, their lives are at stake!"
"Rescuing abandoned dogs and caring for strays is a titanic task, especially as the country's resources are limited. Local regulations, which do not favor animals, and the lack of community support make the situation even more difficult. These obstacles are piling up, adding to the responsibility I already feel.
The impact of this situation on my physical and mental health is hard to ignore, but now is not the time to weaken. I'm tired, but the dogs depend on me for food and survival. My financial means are limited, yet the needs seem infinite.
There are moments when discouragement is palpable, when the loneliness and obstacles seem insurmountable. However, the thought of leaving these animals defenseless is unacceptable. The scale of what we risk in terms of animal lives and efforts already invested is too great. It's not just a question of means. Lives are literally at stake, and I don't have the luxury of failure."
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