Hope For Dogs

01/09/2026

Hera 🤍

For months, Hera lived alone on a roadside in Greece, in the same area our girls Martha, Kea and Naila come from. No shelter, no safe corner, nothing, not even in winter.

Our volunteer Irene Avra fed her every day. At night, Hera would already be waiting by the side of the road, and she’d run after the car the moment she saw it. Soaked, freezing, starving, and still wagging her tail without stopping, so happy that someone had come back for her. 🥹

One evening Irene made her a promise: « I will get you out of here. » And she kept it. 

At the vet, Hera tested positive for heartworm. It’s transmitted by mosquitoes and very common across Mediterranean countries. Her treatment has already started (Vibramycin + monthly spot-on), and we’re confident she’ll be fully cured in under a year. It’s manageable, and we’ll support her adopters throughout.

She then spent a few weeks with our trainer to learn the basics. She was even adopted locally, but came back to us in less than three days, because « she didn’t adapt fast enough. » 🙄😡 A dog who had never known a home, given less than 72 hours to understand what one is.

So we’re looking again: this time for someone who understands that trust takes time. 🙏🏼

About Hera:
- Around 3 to 4 years old
- Medium size, 25-28 kg
- Greek shepherd mix
- Sterilized and vaccinated
- Calm, quiet, gentle and incredibly affectionate
- Under heartworm treatment, expected full recovery
- Will need continued training and patience — she learns fast when given the time

She has never had a real home. She’s still waiting for it. 🏡❤️

📩 Please contact us if you’re interested in adopting Hera.

12/08/2026

Five beautiful Saluki puppies available for adoption.

Back in June, a volunteer from Paws Rescue Qatar was alerted to a remote feeding colony where a mother dog had just been dumped. She was still wearing her collar, and surrounded by her litter of puppies, panting in 47°C heat. No shelter. No water. No food. 🥵

She was so desperate that she chased the volunteer’s car and tried to climb in. A last attempt to get her babies somewhere safe. 😢

Two months later, that mum is safe with the rescue and already has serious interest for an adoption abroad. 🤍 Her babies are now five months old, very friendly, and impossibly sweet.

They are Saluki types, both males and females, and they are looking for their forever families. 🏡

We want to be honest about what that means. Saluki mixes are sighthounds: fast, sensitive, and deeply bonded to their people. They need securely fenced space, safe places to run, patience through their shy moments, and a family who understands their needs. In the right home, they are the gentlest companions you will ever know.

Please note: they have not yet had their rabies antibody titre test 💉, so they are not ready to travel yet. Once they are fully prepared, they can fly to any destination in Europe, UK or Switzerland. ✈️

If you can offer one of these beautiful pups the life they deserve, please get in touch. 🤍

24/06/2026

30/05/2026

Heatwave checklist 🥵✅

04/05/2026

🐶💔 URGENT

Just days ago, Pouppy — a sweet Maltese Bichon boy of 1 year and 3 months, weighing 5.3kg — was living on the streets of Geneva. He was being used as a prop for street begging, a form of animal trafficking that exploits dogs to provoke sympathy and generate money. Tied up all day, drugged, never walked, never played. No water, no food, no love.

Everything changed thanks to an incredible group of women who stepped in and brought him to safety. 🙏🏻

He is vaccinated, microchipped, and in good health — but his past has left deep marks. Behind those sad eyes is a gentle, affectionate soul who is only just discovering what it means to be loved. Because of his past life, Pouppy is fearful of men. For this reason, we are looking exclusively for a woman or a couple, with infinite patience and a very gentle approach.

He has a lot of energy and will need to be neutered. He also must be gradually and kindly taught to be alone — having been tied up constantly, this will take time and care.

But give him a little time and a lot of heart, and he will become the most loyal, loving, and joyful companion you’ve ever had. 🤍

🏠 Available for adoption in Switzerland and France.

📩 DM us to find out more or start the adoption process.

19/04/2026

RILEY LOST A LEG, BUT NOT HIS HOPE 🍀

Four dogs were rescued by our friends at from Ödemiş municipal shelter in Turkey. And among them was Riley.

They first noticed him because of the way he moved. They thought his leg was broken, but as always with shelters, there is little to no information until the dogs are finally safe and seen by a vet.
The reality was worse. 😓

Riley is only around 1.5 years old. His leg had been broken for months, most likely after being hit by a car, and left completely untreated. The bones healed on their own, but not correctly. The nerves were gone, his paw was badly damaged, swollen, and he had already adapted to walking on three legs.
On top of that, he tested positive for diseases and was covered in ticks… yet through it all, he remained so gentle, calm, and trusting.

After everything he had been through, they had to make a decision for his future. Saving the leg was not possible, amputation was the only option.
Riley had his surgery. And only one day later, he was already up. Walking. Adjusting. Moving forward as if nothing could stop him 💪🏻

Today, Riley is a sweet, friendly, and incredibly resilient 3-legged boy. He is not in pain. He is not defined by what happened to him. He is simply ready to live a normal, happy life 💕 And trust us when we say — this boy is pure joy and sees every human as a friend.

But the reality is that dogs like Riley are so often overlooked, and as a tripawd, his chances of being adopted are much lower. 😔

He doesn’t need your pity — he needs a home. 🏡 Don’t let his three legs fool you into thinking he’s anything less than whole 🤍

• Small size (9 kg)
• Healthy, vaccinated and neutered
• Calm, playful and affectionate
• Good with other dogs

📩 If you’re interested in adopting Riley, please DM us, or apply directly through the Adoption Form on our website.

18/04/2026

ADOPT SARABI 🤍

In China, every June, thousands of dogs are killed at the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. Sarabi was one of them — stuffed in a sack together with two other dogs, waiting for a fate she didn’t deserve. Thankfully, all three dogs were brought to safety. 🙏🏻

At first she was very fearful, but slowly, with patience and kindness, she learned that not all humans bring harm. Once she did, she blossomed. 🌸

Sarabi is a gentle, affectionate little soul. Well-socialized, quietly loyal, the kind of dog who stays close and loves deeply. At 9.5kg she may be small in size, but she has so much love to give.

She’s been through the unimaginable and she’s still choosing to trust. After everything she has endured, Sarabi deserves warmth, safety, and a place to finally call home 🩷🏡.

📍 Currently in China – ready to travel to her forever home ✈️
• Female
• 3-4 years old
• 9.5 kg
• Chinese village dog
• Fully vaccinated | Microchipped | Spayed
• Titre test passed 💉

📩 If you’re interested in adopting Sarabi, please DM us, or apply directly through the Adoption Form on our website.

09/04/2026

Aldo’s story begins in one of the darkest places imaginable — the Yulin Dog Meat Festival, where thousands of dogs endure unimaginable suffering each year. 😔 But Aldo is one of the lucky ones. Rescued by our incredible partner rescue , he made it out alive… 🙏🏻

This beautiful boy is around 4–5 years old, a medium-sized mixed Border Collie with the most charming markings, like he’s wearing two white socks. 🤍

But it’s not just his looks that make him special…

Aldo is incredibly friendly and affectionate, both with people and other dogs. He does well in a group, plays gently, and brings a joyful, easy-going energy wherever he goes. 🐕

With his playful spirit and good energy, Aldo would be the perfect companion for an active lifestyle, whether it’s long walks, outdoor adventures, or just enjoying life by your side. 🌿🏃‍♂️🐾

He finds life tough in the shelter, we would love to find him a loving home.

After everything he’s been through, Aldo deserves a home filled with kindness, safety, and love. 🏡❤️

🐶 Male
4–5 years old
16.4 kg | 53 cm
Mixed Border Collie
Rescued from Yulin Dog Meat Festival
Sterilised, vaccinated, microchipped
Titre test passed 💉

📩 If you’re interested in adopting Aldo, please DM us, or apply directly through the Adoption Form on our website.

09/04/2026

The dog behind Hope For Dogs