"The conditions are fantastic." Yaroslavl's oldest dog shelter, "Vita," celebrated a housewarming party.
The shelter is over 10 years old. At some point, numerous problems with the care of stray dogs accumulated: conditions were substandard, the animals were starving, and the volunteers had left. "Vita" took under guardianship autonomous charitable organization "Loyalty", and the situation was corrected.
It took two years to clear the site, build, and equip the new enclosure, but now the animals are warm and free to roam in the landscaped grounds. Living conditions have become so decent that volunteers call the new enclosures "apartments."
"The Vernost team was very worried about the pets, unsure how they would behave in their new surroundings. However, the furry creatures felt quite at home, immediately settling into their enclosures, and quickly mastered the dog walker." told volunteers.
There have been wonderful stories at Vita before. For example, once a young couple brought She brought food to the shelter, and suddenly the benefactor burst into tears. It turned out she'd seen her long-lost cat. She wasn't sure if it was him, but she took him home. And her second pet, a dachshund, "confirmed": the cat is ours, we're taking him back! The family had previously tried to get another cat, but the dachshund wouldn't accept him.
New premises with warm enclosures built The investor is R-Pharm. A glamping tent will soon be built next to the enclosures, serving as a meeting center for volunteers and guests. Paved paths are planned for the area by summer.
Despite the loud calls to kill In some cities, stray dogs are being treated with humaneness and municipal shelters are being opened. Recently, for example, a shelter for "homeless" dogs have opened в Voronezh. As for the Ryazan The municipal shelter has moved to a new location, into well-appointed premises.Photo: "Yarkub"