Animal Rescue Bosnia – The rescue organisation for stray dogs on the streets of Goražde in Bosnia
Animal Rescue Bosnia is a project of the EMKA Group for the rescue and placement of stray dogs without a home in new and loving hands in Europe. To this end, we have set up a dog rescue center according to European standards in Goražde in Bosnia. The welfare of the dogs is important to us and we are happy when each of our protégés finds a new home.
Our task
Hundreds of stray dogs live in the region around the Bosnian town of Goražde. We have made it our mission to help these dogs with all the means at our disposal. We have given top priority to castration in order to curb the proliferation of street dogs. After treatment, these dogs are returned to their familiar environment. A mark (e.g. tattoo) can be used to recognize from a distance that the dog has been neutered.
Every dog owner is welcome to visit the veterinary clinic on our premises for neutering/sterilization and treatment of injured dogs. Injured, abandoned, sick and needy strays & street dogs are nursed back to health.
We place young dogs that have come to us as puppies and have been nursed back to health, as well as those that would not be able to survive without human help.
Another important task of our project is to educate the population as well as possible and regularly about the street dog problem. This is done by our vets, e.g. in local schools and through public appeals. Our aim here is to spare the dogs the agony, abuse and killing and hopefully soon create a normal human-dog relationship. This goal can only be achieved by raising awareness and going public.
Our facilities – the first step for the dogs
The facilities of Animal Rescue Bosnia include several enclosures with underfloor heating for the dogs, as well as several rows of separate sleeping huts for them to rest after their group romp. Animal Rescue Bosnia has room for plenty of dogs and also has more than 3,500 m² of exercise area. There is also an independent veterinary clinic on the approximately 6,000 m² site with specialized vets who take care of the dogs’ physical needs. For all social needs, the dogs are supported by a number of loving and sensitive groomers who look after each dog with dedication.