Fun fact: there are so many strays in Georgia that whenever animal activists need to travel outside the city, they usually scootch down in the back seat to avoid catching a glimpse. Our Mariam is no exception. But one time, she did peep out of the window. “I saw Jesse near Zugdidi, in a completely […]
Our Nona Nachkebia recalls: “From Tsaishi to Amsterdam. My sons found Lucky abandoned by the road. He was so skinny, you could see his bones. He was filled with parasites, his belly sticking out. He was running around terrified and I’m sure he wouldn’t have survived. So, they brought him home. It took him 10
Our Mariam: “A few years ago, my mom called me about a dog running around, in terrible condition, with all of its fur gone and blood coming out. Everyone thought that he was contagious so they were shushing him away with sticks and stones. It took us weeks to gain his trust to give him
Milo Name : Milo (Female)Date of birth: Spring 2023Current weight: 7 kgHealth issues: She is healthy Neutered: YesReady to travel: January 2024 History: Mariam found her with other pups at a landfill, they were digging trash to find food. She took them home first to get vaccines and make them adoptable, but no one adopted
Kitcha Name : Kitcha Date of birth: Spring 2023 Current weight: 21 kg Health issues: He is healthy Neutered: yes Ready to travel abroad: Yes History: Mariam found him with other pups at a landfill, they were digging trash to find food. She them home first to get vaccines and make them adoptable, but
Mila Mila is the mother of Noah and she is dog perfection! Name: MilaDob: February 2022Current weight: 19 kg Expected weight: 22 maxHealth issues: survived Distemper virus but is now completely healthy Sterilized: yes Ready to travel abroad: Yes Personality: Mila is just gold, any family would be lucky to adopt this dog. Adores cats,
Ollie/Oscar’s story Mariam Shekiladze shares the story of how she found Oscar/Ollie: On my regular weekend visit to Zugdidi, I walk in the Dadiani Palace garden with my dogs. Ollie/Oscar came to me and laid his head on me. It was apparent he was a house dog before. Street life damaged his hair
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Sally’s story Mariam Shekiladze shares the story of how she found Sally: In the winter, she appeared on my street in Dighomi, wearing a collar. For several weeks, I naively believed that she was lost. At that time, I had no chance to foster a new dog due to the quarantine of a plague puppy
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Happy New Year! | December 18, 2023 – January 1, 2024: Zero Strays Georgia Updates Happy New Year from Zero Strays Georgia! We are excited to share some wonderful updates as we reflect on a busy and impactful end to 2023. Strengthening Partnerships: Mariam’s Visit to the Netherlands In December, our founder, Mariam Shekiladze, traveled
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Wallace’s story Mariam Shekiladze shares the story of how she found Wallace: Wallace appeared in the streets of Zugdidi 2 weeks before I saw him in front of my house. My mom already warned me we had a newly abandoned dog on our street. During one of my weekend visits to Zugdudi I met Wallace