The Dogs for People program is a profound program by the Speranța Shelter that highlights the incredible, life-changing connection between rescued dogs and vulnerable people.
This is more than just adoption; it’s a therapeutic mission. We carefully select, rehabilitate, and train dogs rescued from the streets and local shelters – often those who have experienced abuse or neglect, to become Emotional Support and Therapy Dogs.
How the Programme Works:
- Rescue and Assessment: Dogs from our rescue programs are assessed not just for their adoptability, but for their temperament, resilience, and potential to offer comfort and support.
- Specialised Training: The chosen dogs undergo intensive training to prepare them for sensitive interactions, ensuring they can provide stable, reliable emotional support.
- Targeted Placements: We primarily focus on placing these exceptional dogs with individuals and groups who can benefit most, including:
- Children with Autism or Special Needs: Providing companionship, stability, and promoting non-verbal communication.
- Elderly or Isolated Individuals: Offering comfort, reducing loneliness, and encouraging activity.
- People coping with Trauma or Mental Health Challenges: Helping to stabilise emotional states and facilitate healing.
By supporting Speranța Shelter, UK donors contribute to a program that proves the transformative power of rescue. The Dogs for People initiative demonstrates that dogs saved from terrible conditions in Romania are not only given a second chance, but go on to become agents of healing and profound change for people struggling with adversity.