In Southern Italy, the stray dog problem is overwhelming and the adoption rate is, unfortunately, very low. The team at Rifugio Fata are working tirelessly to change this. As well as rescuing as many dogs as they can, they invite the general public and local schools into their facility to learn more about their work, and they organize outreach programs in the community in an effort to promote responsible dog ownership and reduce the number of dogs suffering on the streets.
Another big part of Rifugio Fata's work involves collaborating with shelters in Northern Italy where adoption rates are much higher. Whenever they can find spaces for their beloved residents in shelters in the North and raise the funds to get them there, they send them on their way to a better life.
Rifugio Fata's relocation program is a very important part of their operation. Each time a dog leaves Rifugio Fata, a new space opens up for another stray dog in need.
Angel was in the last shipment of dogs sent from Rifugio Fata with a trusted driver to a pre-approved shelter in the North. And the fantastic news is that Angel just found her forever home! Here she is, before and after...
Angel, when she was rescued by Rifugio Fata on the streets of Calabria:
Angel after Rifugio Fata nursed her back to health, with her new adopted family in the North:
To make this magic happen, Rifugio Fata needs your help! Francesca has just secured places for another twenty Rifugio Fata dogs to be transferred to a shelter in the North. This means the possibility of TWENTY NEW FOREVER HOMES in the North for Rifugio Fata dogs... and TWENTY NEW PLACES at Rifugio Fata for stray dogs who are currently suffering on the streets.
The dogs are due to be sent this Saturday 24th January, and they still need to raise €500 to cover the transport costs. Please consider donating what you can to help Rifugio Fata's relocation program. Every little bit helps.
Your donation will go a long way towards helping 20 dogs in their care find loving homes in the North, and open up spaces for 20 stray dogs currently on the streets to find shelter in Rifugio Fata. So, whatever you give will make the world of difference to FORTY doggies in need!
Banking details and Paypal:
Ass FATA: BNL Lamezia Terme. IBAN: IT03P0100542840000000000271-
SWIFT /BIC: BNL II TRR
postepay postepay 4023 6006 1576 8779
in the name of: ARDITO ANTONIO RDTNTN63CO4C352M
PAY PAL: rifugiofata@libero.it
CONTO CORRENTE POSTALE INTESTATO A
LEGA NAZIONALE DIFESA DEL CANE sez. di Lamezia Terme C.C.3256513 GRAZIE
SWIFT /BIC: BNL II TRR
postepay postepay 4023 6006 1576 8779
in the name of: ARDITO ANTONIO RDTNTN63CO4C352M
PAY PAL: rifugiofata@libero.it
CONTO CORRENTE POSTALE INTESTATO A
LEGA NAZIONALE DIFESA DEL CANE sez. di Lamezia Terme C.C.3256513 GRAZIE
Please join us and help buy their tickets. The Rifugio Fata doggies are packing their little suitcases, and they say GRAZIE MILLE from the bottom of their eternally grateful hearts!
