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Age: born in 2022

Gender: girl

Lives at: Speranța Shelter, Romania

Sponsor Zia

Become Zia's hero, even from afar
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Zia's story

Zia – Reunited with Her Puppies, Now Fighting for Her Future

Meet Zia, a devoted mother whose journey to Speranța Shelter began with her four puppies.

Her little ones arrived at our shelter first, but something was missing. They were safe, warm and cared for, yet their mother was still out there.

So we went looking for her.

We found Zia and brought her to Speranța, where she could finally be reunited with her four puppies. After being separated, this little family was together again, safe and surrounded by care.

But Zia’s journey is not easy. Following medical examinations and procedures, our veterinary team discovered that she has a tumour and needs further treatment.

Now, the mother who once needed to be found needs our help more than ever.

By sponsoring Zia from afar, you can help provide the medical treatment, daily care and comfort she needs as she faces this new challenge.

HOW DOES SPONSORSHIP WORK?

Sponsoring Zia is easy

1.

Set-up your sponsorship

Tell us a little about you, choose your monthly amount and confirm your sponsorship with your first payment. After that, it’s automatic, nothing more for you to do.

2.

Receive updates

Once your sponsorship begins, we'll send you a welcome email with your sponsorship certificate. Every month, you'll receive updates and photos, so you can see how Zia is doing and the difference your support is making.

3.

Manage your sponsorship

You can manage your donation by accessing the Donor Portal from the emails confirming your monthly payment. You can edit or cancel your sponsorship anytime.

Sponsor Now

Prefer to make a one-off gift?

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If you’d rather make a single contribution instead of sponsoring monthly, you can make a one-off donation to support Zia.

Your gift will help cover the cost of food, veterinary care, shelter and everything else they need throughout the year.

Unlike monthly sponsorship, this option does not include regular updates or a dedicated sponsorship relationship with Zia. It’s simply another meaningful way to help provide the care they deserve.

Why dogs like Zia need sponsors

Every year, thousands of dogs are abandoned on the streets of Romania.

Many eventually arrive at Speranța Shelter after suffering neglect, illness or abuse. While we work tirelessly to find every dog a loving home, some simply wait much longer than others.

Older dogs, dogs with disabilities, and those carrying emotional scars are often overlooked despite having so much love to give.

Sponsorship allows dogs like Zia to receive everything they need for as long as they’re with us. It also helps us continue rescuing the next stray dog with nowhere else to go.

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About Speranța Shelter

For more than 20 years, Speranța Shelter has been rescuing, treating and caring for abandoned dogs in Romania.

Today, more than 500 dogs rely on us every day for food, medical treatment, rehabilitation and a safe place to live while they wait for a forever home. 

Every sponsorship helps us continue this work.