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Serbia: Introducing ‘Shelter Alex’.

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

We want to ask you please to review the info here about Alex shelter; and if there is any way you can help.

Alex was originally founded as EPAR FRIEND shelter by SAV principal member Slavica – read more on her at: serbiananimalsvoice.com/about-us/ – just scroll down quite a long way until you come to “Dr. Medicine Slavica Mazak Bešlić – Subotica, Serbian Republic”.

Introduction

From 2003.to 2010, Alex shelter was known as (EPAR) FRIEND shelter.

Here are a few SAV links from the past about this:

serbiananimalsvoice.com/2010/12/21/serbia-211210-subotica-city-officials-try-to-take-700-stray-dogs-at-epar-shelter-to-kill-them-please-watch-video-below-of-todays-events/

serbiananimalsvoice.com/2010/10/31/serbia-please-consider-making-a-donation-to-help-stray-animals-living-at-epar-shelter-this-winter/

serbiananimalsvoice.com/2010/07/25/serbia-latest-pictures-from-epar-shelter-subotica/

serbiananimalsvoice.com/2010/07/02/serbia-june-2010-new-pictures-of-the-rescued-stray-dogs-at-epar-shelter/

During this time the shelter was run by Slavica Mazak Beslic.

Now the shelter has been renamed as no kill shelter is ‘ALEX shelter’.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Drustvo-za-zastitu-zivotinja-ALEX/643285729076760

Today it is run by a lady Mrs. Adriana Nadj; this has been the case since 2010. She acts alone with big help by her boyfriend – that is great, but very difficult.

It was the first ‘no kill’ dog shelter in Serbia, founded in 2003. So this shelter has a long history and was involved with the original formation of SAV in England. As you can see from the above links, the shelter and SAV go back many years.

The shelter has a historical meaning for Serbia. There were up to 1000 stray dogs living there; some of which were re-homed and some which died at the shelter by natural death.

There are currently around 500 dogs at the shelter.

Past history – further reading:

The shelter was opened on 18.01.2003.

At the time, Subotica legally permitted euthanasia of dogs and on Fridays, people could bring their dogs to be euthanized for free. The shelter couldn’t allow this, so people from the shelter took those dogs and carried them to the shelter instead. This was the first no-kill shelter in Serbia. Its goal is protection of animals and the environment. The shelter covers the area of 12000m2 + an additional land of app. 3600m2 next to the shelter which Adrijana received as a gift to expend the shelter.

The shelter has 500 dogs, all spayed and neutered. Around 70% of the dogs are old (some have been in the shelter since 2003/2004). Old dogs often lose control of their legs or suffer from an illness of some internal organ.

The shelter currently does not have sponsors to cover medical costs. It is now looking for donations and / or sponsors to help with costs.

Small boxes at the shelter contain up to six dogs grouped by personality, to prevent fights. Dogs are also spread across six fields, also grouped by personality, around 10-20 dogs are on the fields. Each field also has a small pond. There are few covered boxes, which contain dogs known for attempting to jump over the box walls. The small boxes and the fields require repair of old covers and installation of new covers, to provide shade.

Since it was founded, the shelter has helped thousands of dogs, rescued, adopted and treated them. Dogs can only be adopted after a mandatory inspection of its potential new home. Adoption is not possible if the owner intends to keep the dog on a chain. Adoption also comes with a mandatory contract. In case the dog is found to be in inadequate conditions, the dog is taken back to the shelter. The owner is also allowed to return the dog to the shelter at any time.

The shelter is funded exclusively by donations, which are not regular or reliable. The City of Subotica currently only provides a free garbage dumpster.

Even though the shelter was officially registered in 2004, the state is requesting that the shelter re-registers to adjust to new regulations.

The shelter also purchased a van to carry food three times a week from the nearby factory and the fuel costs vary between 8000 and 10000 RSD. Electricity costs are around 15000 RSD per month.

The shelter requires building materials, cleaning supplies, food (granules and canned food, salami, bread, etc), blankets, fleas/ticks products and money to cover the vet costs, bills, etc.

For foreign donations:
“Alex Subotica”
Titogradska 53, Subotica, Serbia
SWIFT : DBDBRSBG
IBAN : RS35160005400001012292
or via paypal/credit card: https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/23812-help-shelter-alex-subotica-take-care-of-500-dogs

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Drustvo-za-zastitu-zivotinja-ALEX/643285729076760

SAV comment – Please help the shelter in any way you can; thank you.

In the past the shelter has also been home to ‘Klementina’ the pig, who was given as a sick and injured animal to the shelter to be killed and given as meat to the dogs. NO WAY was this going to happen; instead we pulled out all the stops to help get Klementina as good as she could be.

We recorded this at:

serbiananimalsvoice.com/2008/12/24/serbia-epar-shelter-saves-klementina-the-pigs-bacon/

Once she had been given veterinary treatment she was a very happy pig as you can see from the following link:

serbiananimalsvoice.com/2009/03/30/serbia-klementina-the-pig-at-epar-shelter-requires-donations-to-pay-for-her-operation-can-you-help-please/

Today there is a Facebook site for the shelter –

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Drustvo-za-zastitu-zivotinja-ALEX/643285729076760

Here you can get information and see lots of pictures of the dogs.

Please help in any way you can. Things are currently difficult for shelters as we are constantly being forced to take action against the regional authorities who are NOT providing the facilities and shelters for animals that they should.

The events of today (10/12/14) are so very typical. Read more about this at serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/12/10/serbia-101214-crisis-authorities-now-seek-retribution-to-animal-shelters-for-past-exposure-and-charges-of-criminal-veterinarian-read-on-for-more/

Thank you all for your continued help and support for the animals in Serbia. We are also doing what we can here at SAV in England, along with jean at SOS for Serbian Animals: serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/16/england-sos-for-serbian-animals-please-take-a-look/

The fight is a very long and hard one for Serbian animals – but we never give up – WE WILL WIN for them !

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Serbia: 7/12/14 – Enough Funds Now Raised To Buy First Tank Of Gas – But Keep Donating Please As More Are Needed Through Winter !!!

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Dear friends, donors and supporters of Cat Shelter Felix, it’s with overpowering joy and sheer excitement that we gratefully announce we’ve succeeded in raising enough funds to purchase the first tank of gas for central heating!

Thanks to your big hearts, incredible kindness and overwhelming thoughtfulness, none of the Felix kitties will even notice the severe drops of outside temperatures, raw and biting northerly winds and the deep freeze we are told to expect.

We could’ve never reached our goal without the awesome and generous Laura Simpson, her startlingly impressive organization The Great Animal Rescue Chase & Harmony Fund, and all of you who have found a place in your hearts for furry little creatures from afar and lent us a helping hand in our times of dire need.

Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts, you’re all the best!

Website: http://catshelter-felix.com/
Blog: http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

Serbia: 6/12/14 – Morgan, Tik and Tok News.

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

MORGAN

Watch the video of Morgan here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avkp8fqZdTY&feature=youtu.be

Despite the very serious problems he has, Morgan is fighting with all of his might. His eyes look terrible, the skin around his eyes is already irritated due to the topical treatments he’s been having for months. His nasal blood vessels keep bursting whenever he sneezes, his cute little face is smudged with blood, but he eats, purrs and cuddles and his desire to live is tremendous. He continues being under treatment which has already lasted forever and everyone is doing everything that can possibly be done to help him.

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/help-the-feline-residents-of-cat-shelter-felix/161828

TOK

Little Tok is holding on, she is still eating RC Recovery canned food and she’s begun to eat dry cat food as well. Her belly is still swollen and she is being given Lasix among other drugs. She is sweet and nice, enjoys attention, loves to be cuddled and even though she’s not out of the woods yet, hopefully these are signs that she’s getting better.

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/help-the-feline-residents-of-cat-shelter-felix/161828

TIK

Tik has improved significantly, he doesn’t have a fever anymore but he’s still being given antibiotics through injections. He sleeps a lot, I’m guessing this weather makes him sleepy but he is also eating and playing and he’s already mastered walking on three legs.

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/help-the-feline-residents-of-cat-shelter-felix/161828

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelter-felix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

Some past SAV posts associated with Felix:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/12/serbia-felix-shelter-winter-is-just-round-the-corner-please-donate-to-keep-us-warm-with-full-tummies/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/25/serbia-251114-felix-news/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/24/serbia-241114-quick-overview-of-some-of-the-latest-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/20/serbia-201114-latest-news-and-photos-from-shelter-felix/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/12/serbia-latest-121114-from-shelter-felix/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/08/serbia-latest-from-felix-shelter-roof-repair-work-almost-completed-and-great-it-looks/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/30/serbia-whats-in-that-box-and-that-one-felix-kitties-get-presents/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/07/serbia-felix-shelter-babies-tiktak-and-tok/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/06/serbia-introducing-freddie-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/09/07/serbia-7914-andy-and-molly-new-residents-at-felix-cat-shelter-donations-are-welcome-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/07/15/serbia-shelter-felix-thank-you-for-your-donations-to-date-but-there-is-still-a-long-way-to-go-to-cover-all-costs/

Please try and help with a donation – thank you.

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelter-felix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

Serbia: You Can Donate To Felix Shelter Via The Harmony Fund – Please Read On:

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.841686519187995.1073741890.109342202422434&type=1

Harmony fund donate – – http://harmonyfund.org/donate

The Harmony Fund

The Harmony Fund offers a lifeline to so called “underdog” animal rescue squads across the planet. Our partners are the small but incredibly courageous and effective animal rescue teams who operate in parts of the world where funding is very hard to come by. Our supporters are helping us to dramatically impact the capacity of these rescue teams to touch thousands upon thousands of animals who might otherwise be unreachable.

Gratitude and respect are at the cornerstone of our relationship with our supporters. We do not expose our supporters to graphic photos of animal suffering or distribute dire forecasts about animal suffering. Instead we focus on a spirit of joy and determination as we pursue essential operations to provide food, veterinary medicine, shelter and protection from cruelty for animals worldwide.

Danica Mirkovic cares for over a hundred rescued cats, all taken from the streets of Serbia. Most of them have experienced great physical trauma. They know what its like to be cold, really cold, and most face chronic health vulnerability due to their former life. Do you think we can surprise this sanctuary with a delivery of fuel? PLEASE READ DANICA’s PLEA:

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“We’re in a deep crisis. We’re desperately trying to raise $2,300 for the first tank of gas needed for the heat. We’re freezing in the meantime. We have no money to purchase heating fuel, and according to the weather forecast, a severe drop in temperature, violent winds and icy rains are coming in this week.

If we don’t succeed in raising the funds for the first tank of gas before snow comes, it’s possible that the gas truck won’t be able to push its way through because the snow usually makes most of the roads in this region impassable.

Harmony Fund was the first organization that has ever helped us significantly and frankly, I have no idea who else to turn to. When the snow starts to fly, we’ll be cut off from the rest of the world just like we’ve been every single winter so far. Without proper heating, it’s questionable how many kitties will manage to survive the upcoming long, cold months and live to see another spring. It’s a dire emergency and without your help, I doubt there’s much hope for any of us here” – Danica Mirkovic, Felix Cat Shelter

All donations today will be earmarked for keeping the cats warm. We’ll post an update tonight to let you know how much has been raised for the cats. Thank you and please SHARE.

DONATE HERE:http://harmonyfund.org/donate

Serbia: Dire Situation At Felix Shelter. Donations Required To Cover Heating Arrangements and Keep Cats Warm In Winter. Can You Help Please ?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

tok recovery

3/12/14

The situation for the cats at shelter Felix is getting critical – please help with a donation to supply Winter heating if you can.

Danica writes:

Honestly, things have never been worse. We’re desperately trying to raise 1.800 euros for the first tank of gas for central heating and we’re freezing in the meantime.

We have no money to purchase heating fuel and according to the weather forecast, a severe drop in temperature, violent winds and icy rains are coming in this week.

I have to admit I’m worried sick about all of the sick kitties that are currently freezing inside the house. The cats’ rooms in both parts of the yard are a bit warmer and the kitties are snuggling together to heat each other up but without proper heating, even those which are still healthy will get sick in no time flat.

It has never happened before, we usually begin to raise funds for the first tank of gas for central heating in early autumn but this year’s phase of shelter repairs has lasted forever and sadly this is the result.

And what’s even worse, if we don’t succeed in raising the funds for the first tank of gas before snow comes, it’s possible that the gas truck won’t be able to push its way through because the snow usually makes most of the roads in this region impassable.

I wish I had better news, but the overall situation is pretty dire.

Please give anything you can, no matter how small. Do you know anyone or any organisation that can make a bigger donation to help keep the cats warm ?

Danica has worked so very hard to get the shelter into excellent shape; as you can see from many of our previous post. But all the cost of the work has taken its toll – this is a shelter after all which relies on donations to survive and does NOT get anything in the way of support from the government.

All of this hard work must not be undertaken in vain – funds are urgently needed to keep the cats warm this winter.

Please give anything that you or others you may know, can.

Thank you.

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelter-felix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

Some past (recent) posts associated with Felix and showing their excellent work for the stray cats:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/12/serbia-felix-shelter-winter-is-just-round-the-corner-please-donate-to-keep-us-warm-with-full-tummies/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/25/serbia-251114-felix-news/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/24/serbia-241114-quick-overview-of-some-of-the-latest-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/20/serbia-201114-latest-news-and-photos-from-shelter-felix/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/12/serbia-latest-121114-from-shelter-felix/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/11/08/serbia-latest-from-felix-shelter-roof-repair-work-almost-completed-and-great-it-looks/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/30/serbia-whats-in-that-box-and-that-one-felix-kitties-get-presents/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/07/serbia-felix-shelter-babies-tiktak-and-tok/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/10/06/serbia-introducing-freddie-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/09/07/serbia-7914-andy-and-molly-new-residents-at-felix-cat-shelter-donations-are-welcome-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/07/15/serbia-shelter-felix-thank-you-for-your-donations-to-date-but-there-is-still-a-long-way-to-go-to-cover-all-costs/

Please try and help with a donation – thank you.

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelter-felix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

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Serbia: 28/11/14 – Small Signs That Tok Is Showing Some Improvement.

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

28/11/14 – Tok update:

Tok has finally begun to fight back a little and even eats on her own, although I also have to syringe feed her to make sure she’s swallowed enough food.

The problem is that she’s horribly skinny and weak, and her belly is still swollen, maybe slightly a bit less now. She’s receiving injections every day, eats RC Recovery canned food and is being given vitamin supplements.

We’re all aware that the prognosis is not promising, but even if just one out of ten cats with the same problem manages to pull through, we’ll do everything it takes to ensure she becomes that fortunate one.

For as long as she’s not suffering, which she doesn’t seem to be for the time being, we refuse to give up on her.

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/help-the-feline-residents-of-cat-shelter-felix/161828

Serbia: 25/11/14 – Felix News.

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Little Tok is seriously ill. She had been badly injured before she even arrived at the shelter, one of her eyes had leaked out and a part of her lip is missing. But now her abdomen is swollen, filling with fluid and the vet suspects she has FIP. A few days ago she had a high fever and has been receiving powerful drugs since, so right now her body temperature is normal, but she’s refusing to eat and seems to be giving up already. We all know there is no known cure or effective treatment for FIP at this time, unfortunately, but there’s also no definitive diagnostic test to confirm it’s actually FIP we’re dealing with. Knowing that Tok’s brother Tik was born with a deformed leg which had to be amputated, the vet has come to the conclusion there was something horribly wrong with the entire litter from the very beginning. Anyway, while there is life there is hope and even if this little sweetie is not much of a fighter, we’ll fight our hardest for her and do whatever it takes to save her if possible. Please consider donating towards Tok’s vet care! Our vet bills are mounting but this precious little girl needs all the help she can get! This tiny angel needs a miracle!