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EMKA animal shelter in Goražde is commemorating its 5th anniversary

In Bosnia Herzegovina, the EMKA animal shelter in Goražde is commemorating its 5th anniversary and is on the verge of rescuing 1,000 stray dogs—an incredible milestone. The outdoor area of the rescue centre has been expanded once more.

Area almost doubled in size and 950 stray dogs already rescued

The EMKA Animal Shelter in Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently commemorating its fifth anniversary. Since its establishment in 2019, the canine rescue centre has successfully found shelters for around 950 stray animals from the streets and successfully found a home for most of them. Marita Runge, a passionate advocate of the project, co-owner of EMKA, and the wife of our managing partner Friedhelm Runge, took it upon herself to establish a rescue centre specifically for puppies and young dogs. Alongside the recently expanded outdoor arena measuring 9,000 m2, the shelter boasts its own veterinary clinic.

Over the course of five years, a dedicated team of volunteers, along with nine professional animal carers and two veterinarians, have been tirelessly working to capture dogs and nurture them back to health. Around 240 animals currently live at the centre and are waiting for a new home.

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