Do you remember Danai? She was in the care of the Filozoikos Shelter in Athens Central Park since being left there as a puppy with her six litter mates. Danai had a serious eye condition — a dermoid cyst — that needed operating on. But at around €700, the cost was beyond the budget of the shelter. So Kiki, Martha and their colleagues set about raising funds.
Many people were moved by Danai’s story. Alexandros, a friend of the shelter, ran the Athens marathon to help raise money. Others — including followers of this blog — made donations. Everyone’s generosity meant enough money was soon raised and the operation could quickly go ahead. It was a complete success and Danai made a full recovery.
The latest great news about Danai is that she has a new home with Hans and Erica in the Netherlands. Conrad, part of the UK team that supports the shelter, says:
“Hans and Erica are the most special, caring and lovely people, and Danai has a wonderful and much loved life to look forward to. We thank so many different people who were deeply touched by Danai’s story, and helped out generously with her progress since she was first found abandoned and brought to the shelter, through her successful eye surgery and her foster home, to helping out her marathon running sponsors, and by spreading the word far and wide as to what an adorable dog she truly is.”
Danai flew from Athens to Amsterdam to join her forever home
Danai, looking beautifully behaved, with Erica
Hoping to be as lucky as Danai…
We recently heard from Cordelia who is looking for a home for Rita who is currently in the care of Nine Lives Greece. Cordelia describes her as follows.
Rita is a precious little soul, who has all four limbs and both eyes but, for whatever reason, has still not been adopted here. She is so gentle and easygoing and loving, just the easiest kitty.
If you can give Rita a forever home, please contact Nine Lives Greece directly.
Rita
Rita
Fingers crossed she finds her furever home this week!
Thanks, we have everything crossed 🙂
I really hope the best for this little queen, I have full house and not space for more animals. She is very beautiful. It would be perfect for her to go north Europe caused her white color. Many white cats here die early caused skin cancer for the sun.
You are absolutely right about white cats and cancer. Here’s hoping she does make her way to a home in the north.
I really hope too. I have a white cat myself and brought him to Spain without that knowledge, so sunblogger is necessary.
I so admire what you guys do and am so happy for Danai!
It’s the best news!
Danai looks like one happy pup! As for Rita – what a doll baby – I hope she finds her “forever” VERY soon!
Hugs, Sam and Pam
Danai couldn’t be luckier! Here’s hoping Rita’s luck changes soon too.
Great news about Danai. I hope you have great success with Rita too. She looks a most engaging cat.
Hugs
It is super news. Thanks for sharing – Rita needs those hugs!
Danai looks so happy and I am super pleased she has had a happy end to her story…and hope sweet little Rita will too! lives Bev xx
Danai had a difficult start but she’s obviously a very lucky dog. Nine Lives can’t understand why little Rita hasn’t found a home as she is very loving.
I hope she finds a home soon..poor darlin..some one just is not quite ready yet..but soon maybe fingers crossed 🙂
Love the stories, and the generosity. Thank you, and all of the folks that help. –Curt
There are some very generous people out there.
Danai, I’m so great that you live in the land of the windmills and the tulips now! I hope so much that Rita will find a wonderful furever home too!
Danai looks to agree with you about Holland! Here’s to the gorgeous Rita finding her love match.
That is good news on Danai! Hopefully Rita will be placed soon. It is very difficult getting rescues placed sometimes, even under the best of circumstances. I wish her all the luck in the world. The vet here is seeing kittens born at times of the year that he would not notmally have seen in the past. Warmer weather, hormonal disruptors? We need more low cost neuter/spay options in this area.
Yes, TNR is the only approach. It’s hard to see healthy, friendly, loving cats in need let alone the ones who’ve suffered badly from their unlucky starts.
People are so great coming together to help out a animal! That kitty is too cute.
A great response for Danai. Here’s to Rita sharing a little of the luck.
It’s great that things worked out so well for Danai. I’ll keep my paws crossed for Rita, and share.
Thanks Clowie and for sharing Rita’s story.
In hopes Rita gets her forever home quickly. Hug for Rita.
Have shared & am keeping all my fingers crossed for this little girl too