Blog - SOS Dogs

Dog's Diet – What Can They Eat and What Is Forbidden? - 2025.03.19

1. Introduction A balanced dog's diet is crucial for maintaining your pet’s overall health and vitality. Providing a nutritious, well-planned diet helps support energy levels, proper digestion, a healthy coat, and optimal immune function. In this article, we explore what foods are safe for your dog and which ones should be avoided, ensuring that the nutritional needs—such as proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and...

Which Dog Breed Suits You? – A Detailed Guide Based on Personality Types - 2025.02.26

1. Introduction Choosing the right dog breed is an important decision influenced by your lifestyle, individual needs, and personality traits. This detailed guide provides useful insights on how to select your ideal canine companion by considering factors such as temperament, energy levels, and personal preferences. You will discover personalized suggestions for various personality types—from extroverted and active individuals to those who...

10 common mistakes dog owners make – and how to avoid them - 2025.02.23

1. Lack of adequate physical exercise Dogs need regular exercise to maintain their physical and mental well-being. Insufficient physical activity can lead to obesity, anxiety, and undesirable behaviors. Establish a daily routine of walks and engaging play sessions. 2. Improper nutrition A balanced diet is crucial for your dog's vitality and overall health. Choose high-quality food that suits your dog’s age and specific needs, and avoid...

Another Shocking Case: The Rescue of an Abandoned Dog in Sititelec - 2025.02.12

This morning, a rescue team intervened in Sititelec to capture a dog in a deplorable condition following a report from local residents. They stated that the animal had not only been abandoned by its “owners” but was also left with a long metal wire wrapped around its neck and one of its hind legs. An Inhumane Act, A Fight for Survival Fortunately, a few kind-hearted people did not remain indifferent and provided the dog with food,...

Heartfelt thanks to Celestica, Leroy Merlin! - 2025.02.09

A few days ago, our shelter was pleasantly surprised by a wonderful gesture from Celestica, Leroy Merlin: they donated 10 high-quality dog houses and 10 bags of dog food. We are deeply grateful and have the utmost respect for this initiative. Thank you for thinking of our dogs and for supporting our cause. Donations like these greatly help us provide assistance to those who would otherwise be left without support. Thank you from the bottom of our...

Towards a Better Life: Rescuing Puppies for a New Beginning - 2025.02.08

Yesterday afternoon, our van set off once again, carrying a few precious souls filled with hope towards a "better world": Germany and the Netherlands! There, these puppies are eagerly awaited by their loving new families or our trusted partners, who will provide them with care, warmth, and a fresh start. For them, a brighter future now begins—one free from fear and suffering. A life where they will receive the love and attention...

Shelter Improvements - 2023

Thanks to our Swiss partners from Animal Horizon, we managed to improve the living conditions of the dogs in the shelter. The program focused primarily on elderly dogs. They received 12 “villas,” each containing 4 or 2 apartments. Filled with straw, these provide great comfort to elderly dogs in winter, while in summer, the solid wood construction offers shade and coolness. A thousand thanks, kind people!

In April 2018, our partners from Switzerland built new shelters for the seniors

We thank our partners from Animal Horizon Switzerland for the volunteer work put into building the new shelters in the senior pen. Our elderly dogs will be able to relax in the shade and also take shelter in case of rain.

The SOS Dogs team rescued 30 dogs from the Bacău Municipal Shelter in early November 2015

The SOS Dogs team rescued 30 dogs from the Bacău Municipal Shelter in early November 2015. After a long and exhausting journey, our driver and one of our employees arrived at the Bacău shelter on the morning of November 3. On this occasion, a rescue operation was already set up, as we previously mentioned, after we provided new accommodations for 106 dogs from the Bacău shelter on September 30 and October 8, 2014. The selection,...