A shelter where every life truly matters

For ten years, Ioana Marascu and her husband Bogdan have been running a small but extraordinary shelter — a place where every life counts. Dogs, cats, donkeys, sheep, goats… more than 200 animals depend on them every single day.

What began as feeding stray animals in their neighbourhood grew into a full shelter. Over the years, they have rescued animals from the streets, from killing stations, and from owners who kept their dogs chained day and night. Many arrive injured, sick, abused, or severely neglected.

Daily care for more than 200 animals

Ioana manages most of the work behind the scenes, while Bogdan spends every day caring for the animals:

• cleaning kennels
• refreshing straw in winter
• giving food and medication
• filling water bowls
• comforting the dogs who crowd around him for attention

The puppies jump up excitedly — they know he always takes a moment to play with them.

But his work doesn’t stop at the shelter. Every day, Bogdan drives through the surrounding area with bags of dry food, cans of wet food, and bottles of water to feed around 70 stray animals. Sick or injured animals are treated on the spot or taken back to the shelter. There is always room for one more soul in need.

Helping the dogs of the Babeni killing station

For years, Ioana and Bogdan have also supported the dogs at the nearby Babeni killing station. Bogdan feeds them and tries to help as many as he can. Many have been rescued and brought to their shelter — but increasingly, he is forced to leave dogs behind… knowing what will happen to them.

Winter makes everything harder

Bogdan also runs a special winter action: placing large barrels filled with food or straw in different locations so stray dogs can shelter from the freezing cold.
But even this is now at risk.

Everything has become more expensive:

• food
• veterinary treatments
• sterilizations
• shelter maintenance

The situation is so serious that a crisis is approaching.

They urgently need help

Donations and adoptions have dropped dramatically. Ioana and Bogdan are desperate. Debts are growing, and feeding more than 200 animals is becoming almost impossible. Some days, there simply isn’t enough food.

These animals depend entirely on them — and on us.

We cannot abandon them.

How you can help

Your support will go directly to:

• food
• medical care
• winter supplies
• shelter maintenance

100% of your donation supports this project.
Our foundation is run entirely by volunteers — no salaries, no overhead, no administrative costs.