Age: born in 2017

Gender: girl

Lives at: Speranța Shelter, Romania

Sponsor Mara

Become Mara's hero, even from afar
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Mara's story

Mara – 8 years old, a gentle soul with white socks

Mara is 8 years old, with brown and black fur and a few small white socks that give her a special charm. She is a calm and friendly dog who needs support for food, medical care, and a safe home.

Through long-distance adoption, you can help Mara live a happy and protected life, even if you are not together.

HOW DOES SPONSORSHIP WORK?

Sponsoring Mara is easy

1.

Set-up your sponsorship

Tell us a little about you, choose your monthly amount and confirm your sponsorship with your first payment. After that, it’s automatic, nothing more for you to do.

2.

Receive updates

Once your sponsorship begins, we'll send you a welcome email with your sponsorship certificate. Every month, you'll receive updates and photos, so you can see how Mara is doing and the difference your support is making.

3.

Manage your sponsorship

You can manage your donation by accessing the Donor Portal from the emails confirming your monthly payment. You can edit or cancel your sponsorship anytime.

Prefer to make a one-off gift?

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If you’d rather make a single contribution instead of sponsoring monthly, you can make a one-off donation to support Mara.

Your gift will help cover the cost of food, veterinary care, shelter and everything else they need throughout the year.

Unlike monthly sponsorship, this option does not include regular updates or a dedicated sponsorship relationship with Mara. It’s simply another meaningful way to help provide the care they deserve.

Why dogs like Mara need sponsors

Every year, thousands of dogs are abandoned on the streets of Romania.

Many eventually arrive at Speranța Shelter after suffering neglect, illness or abuse. While we work tirelessly to find every dog a loving home, some simply wait much longer than others.

Older dogs, dogs with disabilities, and those carrying emotional scars are often overlooked despite having so much love to give.

Sponsorship allows dogs like Mara to receive everything they need for as long as they’re with us. It also helps us continue rescuing the next stray dog with nowhere else to go.

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About Speranța Shelter

For more than 20 years, Speranța Shelter has been rescuing, treating and caring for abandoned dogs in Romania.

Today, more than 500 dogs rely on us every day for food, medical treatment, rehabilitation and a safe place to live while they wait for a forever home. 

Every sponsorship helps us continue this work.