We've been following these two wonderful women for years, and many of our loyal supporters undoubtedly still know them. Their days are a constant stream of feeding dogs, cleaning cages and kennels, distributing medication, taking injured and/or sick animals to the clinic or picking them up, and... feeding more dogs.

Every night, they have to go to sleep worried about the next day. Will there be enough food? Are all the puppies still alive? How many more dogs will be brought to the public shelter, and what will we encounter on the streets?

"Caring" is a key word in their lives.

Every day, over 650 adult dogs and almost 150 puppies wait at three locations for a bowl of food and a pat or a cuddle. There's no time for anything more. The puppies with Flo's father and the dogs on the streets aren't forgotten either, but usually, the day is over before they have time for that.

As soon as they hear the car, they come running. They recognize the sound and know that food and a little attention are coming. Injured or sick animals are, of course, taken in.

Now, with winter approaching, concerns are also growing. There are nowhere near enough good cages at the municipal shelter. Most of the existing cages are falling apart and no longer offer any shelter.

In the long rows of kennels, protection is minimal, and the partitions are partially rotten or broken. Rain and snow have free rein, and the cold, often icy wind blows through every crack and crevice.

It's heartbreaking to see the animals huddle together, shivering and shaking, trying to keep warm. The puppies pile into what is often the only basket available.

If possible, blankets are placed on the concrete floor to protect the puppies' feet. But if these blankets get wet and freeze, the suffering is unimaginable.

It's not uncommon for animals to be found frozen to death in the morning during these harsh Romanian winters.

The suffering the girls witness and experience daily is unbearable and never gets old. How much mental strength does it take to endure such a life for decades?

Besides well-insulated cages, they also need baskets and pallets, along with large quantities of straw. This is the best way to provide the dogs with any comfort.

Sufficient and good food is also absolutely essential. The cold takes a lot of energy, so they need more food than usual to maintain their body temperature.

We know that Florentina and Nicoleta won't give up. Because despite all the sadness, fear, and worry, there is sometimes joy, and they remember what they're doing it all for.

A seriously injured or sick animal that, with great care, is recovering. One or more animals on their way to a golden home with a new life ahead of them.

It makes them determined to continue this fight.
Our hearts go out to these two women who sacrifice their lives for the most vulnerable among us. The ones without a voice!

Once upon a time… two women who need our help now more than ever.

For all these animals who wouldn't even survive without Flo and Nico. Who never miss a day and never disappoint.

It's almost Christmas, and now we can speak our hearts out.

A warm Christmas to Flo and Nico and all the animals who eagerly await their arrival every day.

Please, let's not let them down!!!

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