It was clear to me that when I got a dog, I wanted to give a new home to a dog that hadn’t had it easy in life. Be it because of their age or a disability.So I became aware of Jara in mid-October 2023 through a german dog rescue organization. Jara has been blind […]
Chacza is a dog beyond our wildest dreams, and yet, we knew nothing about her before. Chacza is an amazing, affectionate dog with people and possesses a beautiful character all her own. She overflows with love, eager to share it with everyone she meets. Since welcoming her into our lives, everything has changed, undeniably for
Our story began in June of this year. We are Kačka and David from the Czech Republic, and we decided to go on holiday to Georgia for 2 weeks. We were attracted by the breathtaking nature, rich culture, and hospitable people. Georgia has a lot to offer in all these aspects. Unfortunately, we also encountered
Lola from Zero Strays Georgia tells us: Blue and Tola, two enchanting sisters, were discovered near the border with Abhasia amidst the hustle of catching dogs for the summer sterilization campaign. Each canine they encountered had its portrait captured against the backdrop of where they were found, a visual record necessary to manage the overwhelming
Fritzi’s story Mariam shares the story of how she found Fritzi: I’ve rescued many abandoned German pointers from the streets, and I know this breed well. They are very attached to their owners. Sadly, in Georgia, many hunter dogs are abandoned, and animal welfare legislation doesn’t exist to prevent it. Fritzi was the loneliest stray
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https://www.zerostraysgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240107_120614.mp4 Adopter Heike Stahnke tells us: We want to thank Mariam Shekiladze and Marion Freieck from the bottom of our hearts for always supporting us in our decision during the long months of waiting for Fritzi. It was the best decision we’ve ever made. About one year ago, I talked to a friend about my desire
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
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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