Un’attrice di origine israeliana Danielle Eden e il compagno Rob Scheinberg sono entrambi appassionati di animali al punto di aver fondato un’associazione, la Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, inaugurata nel mese di ottobre 2015, in una tenuta di 50 ettari a King in Ontario dove accogliere i cavalli e gli animali sfortunati. Una struttura che ha tutto il necessario, soprannominata la “Versailles dei rifugi” dai media israeliani e citata dal sito americano Thedodo.
Questa giovane donna di 31 anni, cofondatrice del centro, ha sempre viaggiato e visitato i canili del Canada, degli Stati Uniti e nel resto del mondo, per i quali si è prodigata cercando di sostenerli anche per le adozioni dei pelosi ospitati nelle strutture. Durante un suo viaggio in Israele, la Eden si è recata presso un canile che non aveva mai visitato prima: “Era il peggior canile che avesse mai visto”, ha dichiarato Clare Forndran, media director del Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary.
La Eden doveva scegliere i cani che avrebbe dovuto traferire in Canada, per alleggerire la struttura ma alla fine non ha trovato il coraggio e ha deciso di prendersi cura di tutta la struttura, acquistandola.
Negli ultimi mesi, questa giovane donna è riuscita a far adottare 90 cani in Israele, mentre altri 25 esemplari sono stati trasferiti in Canada.
Il canile in Israele sta ora ospitando 150 cani ma la Eden ha messo in moto delle operazioni di ristrutturazione del centro per renderlo abitabile dai cani con veterinari che potranno seguire le loro condizioni, operando all’interno del canile.
Un altro angelo dei 4zampe al quale auguriamo tanta fortuna!
Israel Shelter ProjectWe would like to take a moment to fill everyone in on an enormous project that we have taken on here at Dog Tales. The creation of our entire shelter was inspired by four incredible dogs that were rescued from the streets of Israel. In honour of this, our founders regularly travel to Israel to find dogs in need and bring them back to Canada for a second chance at a happy life. On our trips to Israel we visit local shelters and work with the staff and volunteers to make lists of 10-20 dogs at a time to bring to our rescue. On these trips we look for the difficult cases- dogs that are senior, dogs that have disabilities, and dogs that have been waiting for a home the longest. Making these lists is gut wrenching , however it is usually quite clear which dogs need our help the most.Earlier in the year we were taken to a shelter in Israel that we had never been to before. The conditions were shocking. To say that the shelter was overcrowded is an understatement, with more than 250 dogs crammed into a space with the capacity for 70. There were as many as 6 dogs in each cage, all fighting over the loaves of bread that they were being fed. Rats were everywhere, and the dogs, most of whom had been there for years, were terrified. For once, it was not obvious to us which dogs needed us the most. They all needed us. We realized that it would be impossible to make a list deciding which dogs would be rescued from this horrific life, and which would be left behind. We then made the decision to acquire the entire shelter, and take responsibility for all 250+ dogs. In the past two months, 90 have been relocated within Israel to more adequate shelters. 25 have already made the trip to Canada. 150 remain. We have assembled a team in Israel to clean up the shelter and make the dogs more comfortable until we have the space to bring them here. While in Israel veterinarians will be caring for the dogs to address any immediate health concerns. Staff will be working with the dogs every day to socialize them and teach them to trust again. The dogs will no longer be eating bread. To help these dogs, we need your help. Every dog that is adopted from our rescue creates space for another of these dogs to be brought to Canada. If you are not in a position to adopt, please consider sharing our page with your friends and family. The most important thing that we can do for these, and for all of our dogs, is to share their story and be their voice.In our most recent photos of our new dogs, a popular comment was that the dogs appear sad. We would like to share a short video with you that illustrates the conditions that these dogs have lived in for years, and their journey to Canada. In time, with patience and with love, we know that their expressions will change.
Pubblicato da Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary su Venerdì 26 febbraio 2016