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Protecting The Strays of Cyprus
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE!
.…is something that you say which means that life is hard and unpleasant. That certainly applies to some in Cyprus. Most of us have been involved with, or know about, the situation regarding stray and abandoned dogs. We hear almost daily of dogs needing rescuing, fostering and saving, but it is, contrary to public opinion, not all doom and gloom. There are many Cypriots and ex-pats from around the world who are doing tremendous work to help the situation.
Lao Tzu said, many centuries ago, ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.’ There are several such steps being taken. One is being taken by Stray Haven Dog Rescue in Giolou. Nieske De Jonge, a caring and hardworking Dutch woman, started with just a few stray dogs but this has exploded in the last few years to around 140.
Nieske De Jonge has sent 100’s of dogs to their ‘forever homes’ around Europe in just 5 years. Thanks to her efforts, and a small and dedicated team of volunteers, all dogs have been vaccinated, with priority given to the puppies. We are proud to say all dogs at Strayhaven have been spayed or neutered.
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Adopting a dog from Stray Haven not only means that you’re giving them a happy life, but you also free up a spot at the rescue to save another dog’s life.
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I really wish I was still out there to help you – the dedication you have shown, and the progress you have made, despite so many setbacks, is amazing.
Maybe you should remove your bank details and put Andrea Siddons down and CYPRUS DOG RESCUE so that people can donate to his care there!
I saw lovely photos and a video of George (now being called Doug) at Andrea Siddons (Cyprus Dog Rescue) this morning. He was enjoying a lovely ‘waggy tail’ walk into the yard and was sleeping on the softest bed. He’s obviously got a long way to go (lots of 🤞🙏), but is looking better already.
Oh this is unbearable. Poor, poor boy. Thank you for helping him. I truly hope he's a fighter 🙏 ❤️
Things are moving along at the new location. Our water tanks are connected and filled and the stones are down to stop us getting muddy feet in the winter.
We still need volunteers to help, if you can help and have time, please contact Nieske at 96232855 or message us through this page!
Well done, that looks amazing.
Today we had our relaunch party at the Peyia Charity Shop! After revamping for over 100 hours we created a whole new look! What do you think?
We are thrilled!
We want to thank Sarah Owen for her creative ideas and amazing layout transformation that has made the shop so much more spacey, open and inviting! She had a vision and we all helped make it a reality.
Come by and have a look, and surely you will find a bargain!
We are also doing a HALLOWEEN HAMPER!!
Come by and buy raffle tickets to make a chance to win! We will be pulling the raffle at our Halloween fundraizer on the 26th of October at Monara. Kim Verkaik and Tony H will be there singing the night away!
Thank you Neiske it was a challenge but we all made it happen. Well done to everyone involved.
It looks fantastic, well done everyone! 👏👏👏
Welldone ! Looks amazing 🤩
Kayte Wilson-Smith
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Having travelled to see Stray Haven and donated food etc to their cause these people do excellent work and make sure that these dogs are cared for to their absolute best . All dogs are well cared for and are healthy and these people work night and day to make sure that these animals are well looked after these animals are not chained up with cramped conditions or living in squalid conditions they are in good health not chained up or In filth.
Mary S
I can’t thank Nieske enough for taking in Oreo, who I found at my front gate in a horrendous state. She needed the vet badly, and deserves to go to a loving home, something that She’s obviously lacked in the past. I don’t know of anywhere else on this island that would have given her the chance of life….
Also, a huge thank you for finding the white husky a forever home, pulling sleds! What a heart warming success story! Well done you! X
Philip G
In a quiet area of Gioulou Stray Haven is run by Nieske dejonge and a dedicated group of volunteers who rely solely on the generosity of others to help as many of the abandoned dogs on Cyprus as they can accommodate. They want to find forever homes for those they care for and can send them to other countries. They receive no help from the government so please donate generously
Rob Badland
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