Seven dogs in a sea of garbage. That’s what we found the day we received a desperate call. On the outskirts of a forgotten village, in an improvised dump, someone had thrown away an entire family: an exhausted mother and her six newborn puppies. The sight was heartbreaking: among heaps of trash, the tiny bodies trembled with cold and hunger.
The mother, whom we named Domnița (Lady, in English), stood guard over them, even though she could barely see. One eye was completely gone, and the other was badly damaged, yet she stubbornly fought to protect her babies.
Who knows how many puppies she had tried to save over the years? How many roads she had walked, how many cold, rainy nights she had endured, always trying to be a good mother in a cruel world. But this time, she wasn’t alone. We arrived just in time. And that’s when the miracle began – right there, among the garbage.
At the shelter, Domnița was welcomed with care and gentleness. Our vet examined her and discovered that, although her remaining eye was also affected, surgery could save part of her sight. We did everything possible to bring a little light back into her world, and the operation was a success.
Little by little, Domnița began to trust humans again. Gentle touches, good food, and a calm environment helped her relax—probably for the first time in years.
Her six puppies – Brioșă, Cocolino, Gălușcă, Titirez, Trusa, and Plușica – were tested, dewormed, vaccinated, and well-fed. They grew stronger every day and gradually gained independence from their mother. One by one, they found loving families. Each adoption felt like a small victory, proof that kindness can triumph even when all seems lost.
We feared that Domnița might stay at the shelter for a long time. Her age, her past, and her poor vision all seemed like barriers that few adopters could overcome. But life always surprises us.
One day, a man named Cătălin came to the shelter. He said he wanted to meet Domnița, and after just a few minutes together, we knew it was her moment. He gently petted her, she recognized his voice, and leaned against his legs, as if she had been waiting for him all along.
Today, Domnița lives in a big yard with her new furry brother and a human who truly loves her. She finally has her own place, a family, and the freedom to wander under the open sky.
From a garbage pit to a life full of joy – this is how miracles are written at Speranța Shelter.
Domnița has been given a new chance thanks to your generosity.
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