The “Island of Hope shelter” helps homeless dogs and cats find a new life. You have the power to make this life better!
An idea that became a mission.
Contrary to many opinions and judgments, the shelter was created absolutely spontaneously. Fate itself and its faithful hand created the circumstances by which, step by step, a structure was formed, which was initially called “temporary foster care,” which made it possible to help several dozen defenseless dogs and cats from the streets of Dushanbe.
Over time, the foster care became more like a shelter, where dogs and cats live for more than 2 years; over time, the help team became a little larger, unfortunately, only a little. But mainly, the spirit and common goal have been preserved, which allows them to overcome everyday obstacles and difficulties, of which the shelter, which does not have constant financial support, has quite a lot.
Today, the shelter is home to more than 50 dogs and 20 cats, who, thanks to the attention, care and love of people, managed to recover from physical and psychological injuries and now live in anticipation of a permanent and caring family.
A True Friend is the coolest gift
We often don’t know how to correct the mistakes of the past and find peace of mind. These eared creatures have no time to think about it, they are in a constant process of survival. Find peace of mind by giving them a life worth living
Roxy ended up in the shelter by luck, probably just like many others.
She lived in the Trade Union area, several times one of the local residents called the shooting service, but the dog managed to avoid the fate of being shot thanks to the fact that one young girl sheltered her for a couple of days and subsequently assigned her to our shelter. Where she has been living safely for almost 2 years.
Roxy has a very assertive and active character, not a single booth was left intact from her teeth 😊. She is a very attentive and unsurpassed guardian; she does not treat other inhabitants very cordially, since she is used to being the center of attention, and that is why she goes out for walks exclusively alone, without the accompaniment of her tailed relatives. But at the same time she was a uniquely caring mother for her puppies.
Marta is a sweet little girl who found herself on the street at a very young age.
Our volunteer took her from children on the street. This little miracle, which gets along well with other dogs and even cats, really needs a caring family to whom it can give all its affection and abundance of love. Marta is very sociable, loves children and adults, is an excellent guard, but at the same time singles out her own.
Looking at the active Sarah now, no one will be able to recognize her as a weakened animal, practically unconscious, lying in a cold entrance at night in November 2021.
Our volunteer took her into his house and slept next to her on the kitchen floor so that she would not feel lost and left out.
Thanks to the efforts of one of our volunteers, Sarah came to her senses and was subsequently admitted to a shelter.
Today, Sarah is a strong, active and very playful dog. Her external calm is just a deceptive maneuver that attracts people around her, and as soon as a person comes close to her, she immediately throws herself into his arms, making it clear that she wants to fool around.
Sarah is a wonderful and faithful friend, like many of our pets, she will bring into your family the energy of kindness, carelessness and faith that miracles can happen.
A beauty with kind, sad eyes, who was deeply imprinted by her childhood spent on the street in persecution.
She, like no one else, understands what it’s like to sit in the August heat all day tied with a strong string to a tree without a drop of water. This was her first meeting with children.
When Alpha was taken from the street she had a skin disease, but after a course of treatment Alpha completely recovered. They found her owners, from whom she ran away the very next day. The volunteer lost all hope that they could find her.
Ironically, a month later Alpha is found again, thanks to the fact that a young woman, a foreigner, picks her up from the street and takes her to the veterinary clinic. Subsequently, thanks to the efforts of our volunteer, Alpha ends up in our shelter, where he currently lives.
Over time, Alpha warmed up, came to her senses and began to show her lively character. At the shelter she made a friend, Tina, with whom she sits together in the same enclosure and looks forward to the weekend to go for a walk.
A True Friend is the coolest gift
Is anyone other than cats capable of gaining the affection, attention and love of a person so cunningly and at the same time so sincerely?! So different, both in color and character, these fluffy creatures will always be able to find an active activity for you and fill your home with tranquility.
This stunningly beautiful cat has a calm and independent disposition.
At the same time, she will not give up her plate of food to any of her neighbors at the shelter, and in general she is always ready to stand up for herself.
Tigris is distinguished by his peculiar disposition and love of freedom.
Very affectionate, gets along well with shelter residents. This once street and unwanted cat is today surrounded by the care of his patron and shelter volunteers.
Today he is a beautiful and proud cat.
But not so long ago, this poor animal lay exhausted and injured on the side of the road. A long and difficult course of treatment and rehabilitation helped Barsik get back on his paws and continue enjoying life.
Today he is a beautiful and proud cat.
But not so long ago, this poor animal lay exhausted and injured on the side of the road. A long and difficult course of treatment and rehabilitation helped Barsik get back on his paws and continue enjoying life.
Team of amateurs
An annual colorful and creative event that brings together craftsmen and handicraftsmen from all over Dushanbe. The participation of the shelter team, which has already become traditional, helps the shelter present its range of creative products with prints of their pets and stories about each of its inhabitants.
It is always uniquely positive emotions and a rosy mood. The organizers once again gave us the chance to collect help for our pets. With the support of friends and acquaintances, we were able to prepare a series of interesting products with thematic images, hold a master class on modeling, give young guests the opportunity to experiment with paints and even taste delicious charlotte.
Love for animals is instilled from an early age. Following this truth, we conducted a series of presentations for students of the Global school located in Dushanbe. Conducting open lessons on the topic of goodness was initiated by the school leadership, for which I bow to them, because the understanding of goodness and the desire to create it is one of the fundamental qualities that should be instilled in children.
Our professionals
Ralph White oversees all donations and finances of Animal Shelter. His work allows us to care about more and more animals every year.
Melissa is responsible for managing the organization’s public communications. She has more than ten years of marketing experience.
Ms. Green is the Founder of Animal Shelter. Her passion for rescue developed as soon as she learned how many animals needed proper care.
Success Stories
The “Island of Hope shelter” helps homeless dogs and cats find a new life. You have the power to make this life better!
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