Our Mission
Changing the lives of abandoned dogs
one dog at a time
K9 Rescue is focused on making a difference to the treatment of abandoned dogs in developing countries with our work primarily in Eastern Europe where dogs are seen as vermin by the majority and treated accordingly with poisoning, beatings and torture.
In addition to running our Rehabilitation Sanctuary in the UK for traumatised street dogs, we supply food, medical supplies and veterinary aid to grass roots rescues in the poorest and hardest hit countries of Eastern Europe; currently the emergency animal aid that is desperately needed in Ukraine. By donating today, you will be directly helping animals both displaced by the war in Ukraine, as well as the rescues in neighbouring countries who are taking in the displaced animals. Please help us make a difference today.
The forgotten dogs of Eastern Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are more than 200 million stray dogs worldwide with 50 million of those street dogs estimated in Central and Eastern Europe.
Life on the streets is brutal; dogs are seen as vermin, and with no, or only basic, animal protection laws, anyone can mistreat them without risk of penalty or imprisonment, so dogs are routinely faced with the most abject cruelty and torture.
Why do we rehabilitate dogs from Eastern Europe?
Stray dogs are found in high numbers in every village, town and city. Sadly they are subjected to horrific animal abuse – whilst some residents feed the strays, many others attack them.
Our partners have found dogs tortured, poisoned, deliberately starved, hung, shot, axed, stabbed, beaten, raped, set on fire, purposely run over, dragged behind cars, bludgeoned to death, mouths and limbs tied up, mutilated and left to die a slow, agonising death, or freezing to death or falling victim to being run over by a tram or car and sustain horrific injuries. Those that survive, suffer the most devastating post traumatic stress. This is why…
Our Current Campaigns
We run projects across Eastern Europe
Sterilization Project
Transforming Lives through Sterilization: Join our Trap Neuter Return (TNR) projects in Ukraine, dedicated to sterilizing and caring for stray dogs and cats. Help us reduce overpopulation and improve the lives of these animals. Support our efforts to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for all.
Freedom Shelter
The very first of our Cage Free Natural Shelter projects is in Ukraine, as with no Traces Compliance system in place for homeless animals, the EU borders are currently closed to homeless Ukrainian dogs and cats. Our Shelter Project will change this and enable the abandoned animals of War to be prepared for onward rehoming in Western Europe.
A Meal a Day for a Stray
K9 Rescue International works with independent rescuers in Northern Macedonia, helping to fund the street feeding stations for the feral dog and cat populations. Funds for food for winter in Macedonia are desperately needed - please help us provide the feed needed to keep this vital program going to feed the strays through winter
Our Dogs for Adoption
Dogs ready for their forever families
Adopt or Foster Maggie & Kaya
Bonded pair Maggie & Kaya are looking for a Forever Foster to love and cherish them through their senior years
Adopt Eric
Eric is looking for his very own safe haven with a loving family where he can feel secure and cherished.
Adopt Ariel
Ariel is looking for an active owner who is looking for a loving companion dog to spend time with.
LATEST NEWS FROM OUR JOURNAL
Together we make all the difference
Shining a Light on Compassion
Shining a Light on Compassion: Join Us for the 'War Tails' Documentary Screening in London We are excited to announce we will be hosting the private screening of "War Tails" in London
Maria, a Vet from Bucha, Ukraine
She stayed to help those that remain Whilst delivering aid in Ukraine,
Kyiv Animal Shelter Bombed 5 Times
Heartbreak at the bombed shelter In May we visited a shelter on
Macedonia’s Forgotten Dogs Aid Appeal
Mimi Mishevska runs the Macedonia's Forgotten Dogs Sanctuary in Northern Macedonia, saving the injured, sick
Ukraine Animal Crisis Appeal
As the increasingly desperate humanitarian situation in Ukraine deepens, the animal crisis in Ukraine continues
