This month, the team at Rifugio Fata invited local families to visit the shelter and learn more about how dogs and children can live in peace and harmony together. One of the many reasons dogs get dumped in Italy, unfortunately, is the arrival of a child. It is a common misconception that the family dog will be a danger to the new born baby - in terms of germs and behaviour - and so it is abandoned. This is a constant source of frustration for the Rifugio Fata team who end up rescuing these poor strays from the streets in terrible conditions.
But instead of getting mad, they educate! The team at Rifugio Fata know that raising awareness and getting information out into the local community is a vital part of their attempt to reduce the number of dogs suffering on the streets. By organizing school field trips and welcoming families into the shelter, they hope to promote change in cultural attitudes and, in turn, create a more secure future for dogs in their local community.
"Children and animals - growing together with peace and love":
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