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Iʼve raised £9,091 to Build Whispaws Animal Sanctuary, a rescue for street dogs in Serbia.
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- Funded on Saturday, 11th September 2021
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Our Story
In 2019 we met Jimi outside a supermarket in Bar, Montenegro. He looked very sick and was wandering around parked cars as if asking for someone to help him. So we did. It took a couple of days waiting around the entrance to the Supermarket speaking with people but eventually, we found someone prepared to help us locate a vet and a local charity to help. That ‘someone’ was Dusko, Ivana and their family. Together with the help of a local charity ‘Stray Aid Montenegro’ we saved Jimi’s life and gave him a happy home. His health outcome was uncertain for a while due to a bad case of heartworm. This is common for street dogs in Montenegro but he pulled through. Jimi is now living with Dusko & Ivana in Serbia.

Jimi brought us all together and since then we have become firm friends. We share the same values and a dream of one day setting up a sanctuary. That dream is somehow now a reality and with your help, we are rescuing more abandoned animals like Jimi. We are helping them to fulfil their dreams of regular food, safety, warmth, love and hopefully a forever happy home.
Welcome to Whispaws and Thank you! with love, Emma and all of the Whispaws team.
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Creating Whispaws Animal Sanctuary
We're so lucky to have found a piece of land to make a permanent home for the sanctuary. We have willpower, passion and building skills. Now we need your help! Our mission is to build facilities to take care of all the animals that need us. Here are the most urgent tasks on our to-do list;
Security fencing to surround the sanctuary, Secure heated kennels (Serbia has super cold winters), Storage areas for food and supplies, First aid, food prep and washing facilities, Secure exercise space, Animal transport vehicle.
👉🏼 If you would prefer to donate via direct bank transfer. Please see the details on our website donation page
Please see the video below from one of our founders Emma WhispersRed
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3 years ago
Emma Smith
3 years agohttps://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/whispaws-serbia-138 Our new crowdfunding page! 💖
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3 years ago
Emma Smith
3 years agoHello all! Happy February 2022 💖 Firstly we hope you're doing well and can't thank you enough for your support, positive thoughts our way and kindness. Something very special is happening! There is so much to tell you! So here is a link to the latest mailing list update. It's longer than the character allowance on this post 🤣 If you would like to join the mailing list just pop your address in the box at the bottom of the website https://whispaws.org Update here 👉🏼 https://mailchi.mp/961bd72c6cc6/roll-on-spring-6131466
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3 years ago
Emma Smith
3 years ago2/2 We had hoped that work would commence in Sept but after a few set backs with building supplies and trades people we have finally found someone to build our parameter fencing and they will begin next week! We are also planning a trip (Emma + Nam 😊) to Serbia over the next couple of weeks, again later than expected! When we can take footage of the place and show you our plans in an update video on return. A project like this, though 100% worth it, is very daunting at times. Knowing you are routing for us makes ALL the difference. THANK YOU!
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Sep 10, 2021
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Kass
Aug 19, 2021
You changed my life now it’s time to give back ❤️
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Jean
Aug 17, 2021
Dogs are the most amazing soulmates and the best friends anyone could ever wish for. All of them deserve a loving home where they can live happy and safe. Thank you for helping save stray dogs.
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Emma Smith
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💜 Please explore https://whispaws.org for extra information 💜 We have a home to build the sanctuary. Now we need your help! Here is our urgent tasks list; Security fencing around the sanctuary, Secure kennels with heating, First aid, food prep and washing facilities, Minivan.