Tanța

Tanța is a little bundle full of life and love! She greets us every day with her bright little eyes and a tail that never stops wagging. Although she dreams of having a family of her own, for now, you can be the friend who helps her from afar, providing tasty food, care, and lots of cuddles.

Inimioara

She is Inimioara — still shy, still scared, but with a chance at a better life. Through a sponsored adoption, you can provide her with a decent life in the shelter and offer her support and comfort.

Botoasa

Botoasa is 14 years old and needs support for her daily life. Your help can provide her with food, clothes, and essential care to stay safe and looked after.

Sclipici

Sclipici came from the public shelter in Târgu Jiu and is very scared and timid. The “Messengers of Hope” program helps her regain confidence and overcome her trauma.

Regina

Regina is a brave little girl who came from the horrific shelter in Târgu Jiu, where she experienced only trauma and fear. But now we dream of giving her a life worthy of her name – to turn her into a true queen.

Umbra

They were rescued from the “shelter of horror” in Târgu Jiu, where they lived in cold, filth, and fear. Umbra was so terrified that she couldn’t take care of her puppies, but now, with our help, she is starting to regain her motherly instincts and look after them.

Gilda

Gilda is a cute, slightly chubby, and very charming little dog who wins everyone over with her smile and personality. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with food, care, and the reassurance that she is not alone. 

Zâna

Zâna is a beautiful, glossy black little dog with an elegant presence and curious eyes. She deserves food, care, and peaceful moments filled with affection. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with all this and the joy of knowing someone cares for her.

Bety

Bety is a robust little lady with an imposing presence, but don’t let her appearance fool you – her heart is full of affection and joy. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with food, care, and the reassurance that she is not alone.

Cocuța Neagra

Cocuța is a playful and lively little dog, and when she runs, her ears lift and flap like Jumbo’s, bringing smiles to everyone who sees her. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with food, care, and the reassurance that she is not alone, even if you can’t be there in person.

Negruța Onix

Negruta Onix got her name from her deep, glossy black coat, reminiscent of the precious onyx stone. She is a special little dog who deserves food, care, and peaceful moments filled with affection. Through long-distance adoption, you can offer her all this and the joy of knowing someone is thinking of her.

Florica de la 4

Max “Little Socks” is a black dog with cute white paws – a true gentleman with an unmistakable look. With his elegant steps and playful gaze, he wins everyone’s heart. Through long-distance adoption, you can give him food, care, and the reassurance that he is not alone.

Linda

Linda is a beautiful dog, with golden fur and a white mask that gives her a special charm. Gentle and well-behaved, she only wishes for safety, good food, and affection. Through long-distance adoption, you can offer her all this and the joy of knowing that someone cares for her.

Negruța Blue

Negruta, nicknamed Blue, is a 17-year-old senior with a funny story: when the walls of Section 3 were being painted, she got covered in blue paint, and the nickname stuck. At 17, all she wishes for is peace, good food, and warm moments of affection. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with all this and the reassurance that she is not alone.

Negruța

For more than 15 years, Negruta has been living in the shelter. She has seen dozens of friends leave for loving families, but she has always remained behind, with her gentle eyes and the hope that one day it would be her turn.

Carina

Carina is a pretty and well-behaved little dog who only wishes for peace, care, and moments of pampering. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with food, medical care, and the love she needs, even if you can’t be there in person.

Nela

Nela is a senior dog, gentle and patient, who has learned to live modestly and to appreciate the little things. Her past hasn’t been easy, but now she deserves peace, care, and love. Through long-distance adoption, you can provide her with food, medical care, and the reassurance that she is not alone.

Mimi

Mimi is an elderly dog, gentle and quiet, who only wishes to spend her senior years safe and at peace. Although she no longer has the energy she once did, she gives in return the purest gratitude for every act of care. Through long-distance adoption, you can offer her food, medical care, and the comfort she needs.  

Luna

Luna, our delicate and unique gazelle, dreams of the day when she will be seen as a true member of a family. Until then, you can offer her the peace and support she needs through long-distance adoption. With your help, Luna will receive food, care, and love — and you will know that you’ve changed her story for the better.

Picica

Picica is a gentle and very sweet little girl, with curious eyes and a big heart. She lives in the shelter but dreams of friends who can help her have a warmer winter, good food, and everything she needs for a better life.

Tatiana

Tatiana – a fluffy white pup with a brown little head 

Coca

Coca, the shelter’s sweet grandmother, with a coat marked by the years and gentle, but tired eyes. Life hasn’t been easy for her, but now she enjoys the peace of the shelter and the care of our team. Unfortunately, old age comes with many special needs: adapted food, treatments, regular visits to the vet, and lots of attention.

Beca

Beca is a very sweet and well-behaved little girl, the kind of soul that instantly wins your heart. She’s an adorable senior who deserves to be protected and loved.

Roșcata

Roșcata is 9 years old and is beautiful, tall, and clever, full of personality. She lives in the shelter and needs your support for food, care, and little moments of pampering every day.

Lili Onix

Lili Onyx is 11 years old and, just like the onyx stone, she carries strength and resilience within her. She has been through a lot, yet she continues to live her days with dignity and gentleness.

Mama Oldie

Mama is a very old dog, over 15 years old, who needs special care and lots of love. You can support her from afar and contribute directly to her well-being by providing food, medical treatments, and affection.

Bella Trepiedul

Bella is the luckiest little dog! Her former owner wanted to “amputate” her leg with an axe, but we managed to save her. She has a missing limb, amputated following a professional surgical procedure performed by the doctors at Speranța.

Misha Galbenă

Misha is a gentle, calm dog waiting for a forever home. Until she’s adopted, you can support her from afar by helping provide food, medical care, and hope.

Greta

Greta is a gentle soul, a bit timid, patiently waiting for support. At 10 years old, she needs your help with food and medical care until she finds a home.

Giulia

Giulia is 11 years old, has a… pleasantly round figure and a personality as big as the sky!
She’s the kind of dog who never says “no” to a snack and knows all the best nap spots in the shelter. If there were a napping contest, she’d win it with her eyes closed. Literally.

Lady

Lady is 10 years old and has a unique mark on her face that makes her a true work of art. She needs your help for food, medical care, and lots of love.

Lara Înăltuța

Lara Înăltuța is 7 years old, tall, with warm brown fur speckled with lighter strands — a soft, calm presence. She needs good food, medical care, and peace to live her life in safety and dignity.

Speranța

Speranța is 7 years old with black fur and a white chest, reflecting her personality: brave and gentle at the same time. She needs support for food, medical care, and a warm home.

Neni

Neni is an 11-year-old black-coated female dog, gentle and quiet. She needs support for food, medical care, and plenty of peace to enjoy her golden years.

Mara

Mara is 8 years old, with brown and black fur and a few small white socks that give her a special charm. She is a calm and friendly dog who needs support for food, medical care, and a safe home.

Mara Pictată

Mara Pictată is 12 years old with brown fur and half of her head painted in two shades. She is unique and special, with a story in every shade of her coat. At this age, she needs support for food, medical care, and a bit of peace.

Maronica Mare

Maronica Mare is 12 years old. She is a large female dog with brown fur, a white collar, white “tie,” white front legs, and a white stripe on her muzzle and head. She is beautiful but hard to touch — she doesn’t let herself be petted and prefers to keep her distance, perhaps because of her past.

Pica Galbena

Pica Yellow  is 11 years old. She’s brown with black speckles and has a black muzzle. She’s gone through life quietly, never asking for much — but now she needs help. She’s no longer young, but she still hopes for better days.

Sasha

At our shelter lives Sasha, a German Shepherd who, unfortunately, hasn’t had much luck finding a forever home. She’s not the friendliest dog, and many people pass her by without giving her a real chance.

Sana the Golden

She’s almost 5 years old, with golden fur that looks like it was kissed by the sun. That’s why we call her Sana the Golden. She’s gentle, sweet, and always watching people – not for play, but for a quiet, honest moment of affection. 

Kuki

You simply can’t miss Kuki – she has the kind of sweet little face that instantly makes you smile, and a playful soul that still longs for affection. Although life hasn’t always been easy for her , Kuki has held on to her joy and her trust in people.

Pitica

Pitica is a gentle old lady, quiet and with a gaze that says it all: “I’ve seen a lot, but I still hope.” Though the years have left their mark on her body, her soul remains warm and grateful. She lives at Adăpostul Speranța, where she is safe, but she dreams of more: someone to love her from afar and ensure her a dignified old age.

Barika

She’s almost 13 years old, with gentle eyes that speak louder than words and a heart as big as a lifetime. Barika doesn’t chase balls anymore, but she always comes running for a little bit of love. 

Maimuța

In the urban jungle lives a rare creature: our little Monkey! She doesn’t swing from tree to tree, but she jumps straight into your bed, your arms, and your heart. White with yellow fur, fluffy, and with the attitude of a pack queen — she’s closer to a jungle ruler than a regular monkey. 

Panseluța

Panseluța is a gentle, shy little dog currently cared for at the Speranța Shelter. She was rescued from a difficult situation, and while she is now safe, she still longs for love and kindness.

Zuzi

Zuzi, 15 years old. Yes, you read that right.
A true senior lady, with the most charming ears — elegant, dainty, as if made for a better life.

Cara

Cara is almost 12 years old.
She’s still doing well, walking proudly through the shelter, but the years are catching up with her.

Alice

Alice is 12 years old, with a soul as vast as the world.
She has lived through a lot, lost even more, but she still hopes.
Hopes for peace, for quiet days, for someone to care for her — even from afar.

Misha

Misha asks for nothing—she just looks at you…
And in her gaze, there’s all the pain, gentleness, and hope in the world.

Matilda

Matilda is a mythical creature. Half small dog with short hair, half brown bear with curly fur. She’s over 8 years old and doesn’t care much for people—but she absolutely adores other dogs. Maybe she reminds you of someone… maybe even yourself. Maybe the two of you would get along just fine, a little grumpy, spending your days among (other) dogs.

Mama

She came to us from the hellish public shelter in Târgu Jiu – scared, exhausted, but with incredible strength: she had just given birth to her 8 newborn puppies. We rescued her and her babies, offering them a safe place to grow, be cared for, and prepared for a better life.

Mary

This is Mary. She’s 6 years old with fur as black as midnight, but a heart as bright as a summer day. She’s a little shy at first, but if you give her time, you’ll find a sweet, gentle companion who can melt your heart with just one look.

Fundiță

Her name is Fundiță. She’s 14 years old and has a soft gaze that still longs for a bit of affection and a touch of luck. She’s one of our beloved grandmas at the shelter — quiet, gentle, slow in her steps, but with a big heart.

Viva

I’m Viva, and I’m that ultimate guard dog. If only I had a yard, I’d bark at thieves with every last drop of… anything. But here in the shelter, all I can protect is my kennel.

Dana

This is Dana. She’s 6 years old, with a curious look and a heart that still dares to hope.
She’s gentle, quiet, and always watching the world around her — just in case someone might see her.
She lives in a shelter where her dreams are simple: a full bowl, a peaceful corner, and most of all, a loving touch.

Gărgărița

Sing the Ladybug’s delight —
What could make her heart so light?
Being loved, no matter where,
Fed and fabulous, with flair!

Alma

Alma lived her life on a chain, in Chiajna. When the Animal Police visited her owner, he chose to get rid of her rather than sterilize her or allow her to live unchained.

Zora

To ensure a better life for her, she needs financial support to cover her necessary care, and you can contribute by adopting her from a distance. All donations will go towards improving her quality of life, providing her with food, medical care, and an easier life.

Daria

She is a lively, brave little dog, eager for affection. Although she is still a puppy, she has been through a lot, and now she needs a real chance to grow up in a safe and loving environment. Daria deserves to have a happy future, and you can help her build it.

Fericire

In our shelter, we have a wonderful little dog, rescued from the public horror shelter in Fetești. We named her Fericire (Happiness)  because she is always full of life and joy. She’s an extraordinary little girl, and our dream is for her to have a loving family where she won’t grow old in a shelter.

Petra

Petra is a 13-year-old girl, full of dreams and hopes for a better future. Even if you can’t adopt her physically, you can help through distance adoption, contributing monthly to her care and education, giving her the chance to make her dreams come true.Stand by Petra and give her the opportunity for a life full of possibilities! 

Wilda

Wilda is a sweet elderly dog, full of wisdom and with a gentle nature. Even if you can’t adopt her physically, you can help through distance adoption, contributing monthly to her care and comfort, giving her a peaceful and loving life. Stand by Wilda and give her the chance for a happy old age!

Zoia

Zoia is a 12-year-old girl full of life and with a contagious smile. Even if you can’t adopt her physically, you can help through distance adoption, contributing monthly to her care and education, giving her the chance for a better future. Stand by Zoia and help her make her dreams come true!

Purcica

Purcica is a small and playful puppy with yellow fur and one ear perked up, making her even more adorable. Even if you can’t take her home, you can sponsor her from a distance, contributing monthly to her care and food.

Pica

Pica is an adorable dog, full of gentleness and gratitude. She deserves a life without worries, and you can help her! Through distance adoption, you can contribute monthly to her food, care, and comfort, giving her a chance at a better life.

Nina

Nina, a wonderful dog with fluffy fur and the charm of a sweet schnauzer. She is gentle, loving, and dreams of a better future. Even if you can’t take her home, you can sponsor her from a distance, contributing monthly to her care.

Ama

Ama is a gentle and beautiful little girl who has been through a lot, yet she still has so much love to give. Rescued from a life of suffering, she is now safe in our shelter, but she dreams of more – of a soul to love her, even from a distance.

Cuța

Cuța is a loving little dog who dreams of a life filled with warmth and safety. Until she finds her perfect family, you can support her through a long-distance adoption. With your help, she will have food, care, and all the attention she needs.

Maia Galbenă

Maia is a sweet and playful pup who dreams of a life filled with love. Until she finds her perfect family, you can be her support through a long-distance adoption. With your help, Maia will have food, care, and the attention she needs from those who look after her.

Cioara

Her name might make you smile, but Cioara’s story hasn’t always been a happy one. She’s still waiting for a chance at love, but until then, you can be her support through a long-distance adoption. With your help, she will have food, care, and safety.

Bella

Bella knows she’s special, and she acts like it! Elegant, refined, and… a bit picky, but can you blame her? A true diva deserves attention! She hasn’t found her perfect home yet, but maybe you can be her supporter through a long-distance adoption.

Minunata

Gentle, playful, and always looking at the world with hope, Minunata dreams of a brighter future. Until she finds her perfect family, you can support her through a long-distance adoption. With your help, she will have food, care, and all the love she needs.

Mâța

Mâța is an adorable pup, full of energy and always ready to give love. Until she finds her perfect family, you can support her through a long-distance adoption. With your help, she will have food, care, and a safe place to stay. Adopt her from afar and be part of her story!

Lili Grasa

Lili isn’t really chubby—just… well-rounded from too much love and a few extra treats. But who can blame her? She’s an adorable pup who deserves all the attention! Through a long-distance adoption, you can provide her with food, care, and of course, the occasional treat (we promise to keep it balanced!)

Lili

Lili is a gentle and loving little dog with sunshine-colored fur. She dreams of a forever home, but until then, you can be her guardian angel through a long-distance adoption. With your support, you can provide her with food, care, and a chance at a better life.

Foxy

Foxy is one of the most beautiful and unique dogs I have ever seen. We have seen thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dogs in our lifetime, but not a single one is like Foxy.

Zizi

She is Zizi, a tall dog like a giraffe, with golden fur like a cornfield and slightly wiry. A truly unique appearance!

Beguța

Although Beguța has arrived in our shelter, her dream is to live in a warm home with people who love her. Until then, she will find peace here, but we need your help to ensure the best conditions for her.

Sana

Sana is approaching the middle of her life and it would be unbelievable if in the second part of her life she would be offered a completely different life: from the loneliness and coldness of a shelter to the warmth and safety of a family.

Muțica

Muțica is a well-raised and quiet dog, curious and very willing to not just interact but be understood by a person. She is always willing to find out what is happening in her surroundings, and this makes her a wonderful candidate for the eventual dog-training.

Beatrice

Beatrice is 12 years old, but she is still a child at heart. It is said that any dog that didn’t have a chance to love a family remains a puppy forever. Beatrice has stayed for 10 years on the streets and in shelters, always alone. Beatrice has been looking for a family to pour all the unending love she has to offer.

Corbuța

The shepherd is a well-behaved dog and will sit in any position and do any operation as long as you promise to give her a gentle petting while you take care of her. She is super ready for adoption and would be a great dog for any home and family. 

Cocuța

Cocuta feels she needs people, but is also afraid of them. She’s very gentle and friendly with acquaintances, but fearful of strangers. Her eyes and her whole body say to any passer-by, “Come here and give me that love!”, but when the person approaches, Cocuta crawls into the henhouse and looks at him like this. Without a sound, she just stares at him and thinks what if. What if there was more courage in the world. For her, more courage to approach people. For people, more courage to come closer to her for good and give her, in their family, that trust and warmth that Cocuta needs so much.

Iulica

Iulica is an 11 year old female who has been a cheerful puppy ever since we have known her. Always upbeat and energetic, always eager to play and share, she is a never-ending source of good humor, relaxation and fun. When she does manage to stop and hold on to some of that energy, she’s also very affectionate and clingy.

Missy

I’m Missy and I have a funny face.

Every time I see a camera, I squint at it. Like this!

And I’m always happy with whatever I’m offered. No matter how little love, one look, and you’ve won me forever.

Maia

She’s 9 years old, but her energy could fool anyone. Maia is sociable, affectionate, and always ready to shower you with kisses in exchange for a gentle touch.

Eva

Eva is 8 years old. She is very well-behaved and loving. Eva is the mommy heroine who ended up with 8 puppies in the shelter, having rescued each one when someone in a backyard dumped them all in a field, far from where they had been born.

Mioara

This little beauty used to roam the streets of a village near Bucharest. Although she wasn’t bothering anyone, someone decided she was a problem — probably just because she was too big. People started chasing her away, throwing stones, and threatening her every day. There was no going back.

Țuța

That’s how Țuța is when she wants to break someone’s heart. Unfortunately, she has quite a few visitors at the shelter lately, so from her perspective, few hearts to break.

Delia

Delia is an elderly, gentle, and calm little dog. She doesn’t ask much from life anymore – just peace, care, and a bit of love.

Venus

We wish you a day like Venus’s day today. Venus had a good day. She ran, she sunbathed, she played in the water, she frolicked with dog friends and human friends, and the tongue sticking out of an elbow in the photo shows you, we think, that she experienced it all to the fullest.

Rita

Is it Dalmatian? Is it a Carpathian shepherd? Maybe a collie? Nah. It’s Rita.
And she is, of course, a textbook maid: unique, beautiful, special, amazingly intelligent and expressive.

Gina

Gina isn’t just any dog. She’s stunning — with the look of a she-wolf and a coat in shades of metallic gray that would make any designer jealous.

Leona

Leona, a slightly larger clump, like a ball of love and devotion.

Greta Zam

Hot hot, My Dear! Greta often thinks about that. No, not that Greta, but our Greta in the shelter, and not the global heat, but this more vulgar, everyday heat.

Florica

Fetița is a 11 year old spayed female perfect for any family, no matter what type of home you’d like to share with her.

Aka

I’m Aka and life hasn’t been kind to me and neither have the people in it. I’m 12 and I’ve never loved anyone. I’m withdrawn and scared, and I carry the trauma of 10 lifetimes, not one. I don’t need to go into them right now, especially since, I don’t know if you know, traumatized souls have great trouble being communicative and direct. How could they not, when so many people have hurt them?

Rafa

Rafa-adoptie_1280

My name is Rafa from giraffe (I’m 4 years old), because I’m the only one of 8 long-legged brothers. As you can see in the

Teodora

This is Teodora and she has a routine of her own: every morning she walks around the shelter to look for a family. But, alas,

Zambila

Age: 12 Character: Zambila feels she is not old yet. We put her in the “seniors” table and that’s why she’s so pouty too, she

Norocica

Norocica_x1280

Norocica thinks she’s a boxer. No, not the breed of dog, but the profession. She boxes friendly, often using her front paws to cuddle or

Mama Sultana

Mama-Sultana_1280_1280

Mama Sultana is the only dog in the shelter with two names. That’s because she is the mother of the very famous brothers Sultanu and

Lala

Lala-adoptii-adapostul-speranta_1280

Age: 14 Character: Lala is not a friendly dog and we kind of had to accept that, especially at her age, and take her as

Hera

Hera, the half-breed Amstaf who came to us torn apart by a pack of other strong dogs kept in unsuitable conditions, has made amazing progress.

Hoața

Fetita_x1280

Labrador soul in a blue-blooded mutt body. Hoața is fluffy, impeccably groomed, intelligent and capable of learning something new every day. She’s a priceless dog

Bimbo

Bimbo is a special dog, full of love and hope. She deserves a life without worries, and through distance adoption, you can help her receive the food, care, and attention she needs.

Agripina

We named her 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮, with Gala Galaction’s novella “To the Vultures!” in mind, because she’s a fighter and a symbol of resilience. Agripina was found

Levănțica

Levantica_1280

Levănțica has a neurological disease, but she doesn’t know it. She walks with difficulty and only with the help of a special pram. Her face

Kira

It’s not a sin to have wheels. If you know how to wear them properly, wheels become a lot of fun and can take you

Mira

Mira-adoptii-adapostul-speranta_1280

Age: 12 Character: For too long Mira has been a true mascot of our shelter. For as long as we’ve known her she’s always attentive,

Blondina

At our shelter lives a lovely lady with… let’s say… generous curves. Her name is Blondina – sweet, round, and always thinking about her next treat. That’s just who she is: a little chubby, but with a heart as big as the moon!

Steluța

Steluța, shy and well-behaved, is only a few months old. She’s grown into a proud puppy. She has the head of a Pitbull, the body