Safe Haven Project:
A New Beginning for Animals in Need
“Every rescue has a story, and every story deserves a happy ending.
"For years, Sava’s Safe Haven has been a refuge for abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs, providing them with safety, medical care, and the love they’ve never known. Now, we are taking a big step forward—building a new shelter that will give even more animals the chance they deserve.
This new facility will be a place of hope, healing, and second chances, but we can’t do it alone. Every donation, every share, every kind word brings us closer to making this dream a reality."
ALEXANDRA SAVA
Why We Need a New Shelter
The need to rebuild the shelter is driven by pressing challenges that make this project essential. Without it, our ability to rescue animals in the future will be severely impacted:
Harsh Winter
The shelter has often been buried in snow during winters, making the road impassable and trapping dogs in their kennels due to heavy snowfall and blizzards. Each year, harsh weather conditions wreak havoc on our shelter, with winter snow and strong winds by severe floods in spring.
Lack of electricity
In winter, we experience power outages due to overcast weather, as our shelter relies solely on photovoltaic panels for electricity. Additionally, the lacks running water and sewage facilities. We source water from a drilled, and the absence of a sewage system is of our biggest challenges
Poor Kennels
The living conditions for animals at the shelter have grown more uncomfortable, even with our yearly maintenance efforts. We lack adequate space to create new indoor accommodations for older dogs to stay warm when temperatures drop below 0 degrees Celsius.
What the New Shelter Will Offer
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Heated kennels to keep animals warm in winter
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Spacious sleeping areas for comfort and security
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Outdoor play zones for exercise and socialization
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Improved veterinary facilities for urgent medical care
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A food bank and emergency hub to support animals in crisis
