There was a popular American song in the thirties called, "Don't Fence Me In." This is a call for the exact opposite!
The team at Rifugio Fata are operating in a poor part of Southern Italy where the stray dog problem is huge, and, unfortunately, break-ins and vandalism are commonplace. They do amazing work for our four-legged friends in need every day, and they need help building a new fence to increase the security of the shelter.
With resources stretched thin, it is very difficult for the team at Rifugio Fata to fund the new fence on top of caring for their 150+ residents each month. But, help is at hand... A team of volunteers from the local community, have taken it upon themselves to start building a new wall around the shelter, to protect our dear friends.
But it is slow-going. They need to build a fence on top of the wall to complete the project, and they need our support.
"Can you help fence us in?"
Enter doggie angel, Katharina Pils-Leimer! Katharina helps Francesca with fundraising and translations. Here she is on a recent visit to Rifugio Fata, cuddling Lucky.
The lovely Katharina has launched a 'youcaring' campaign to help Rifugio Fata raise the funds to finish the new fence.
Please check out Katharina's youcaring page at this link and support her campaign:
Every little bit helps... and your donation will go a long way! Francesca and her team are building their operation in a very difficult area where there is very little help for these dogs. This fence will allow the team at Rifugio Fata to continue their valuable work, in safety and security, for many years to come.
Please help us fence them in!
Rifugio Fata is part of ONLUS Italy, a non-profit organisation for the protection and defence of animals. The team do not receive any public funding. They rely entirely on private donations.
