The Street Dog Who Couldn’t Be Turned Away

Hera is a young Kangal girl who has known nothing but the streets. Born without the security of a home, she learned early that survival often depends on staying out of sight especially during the brutal collection and cull drives currently happening. Like so many of her kind, Hera’s fear of humans is rooted in experience, not instinct.

When Hera was hit by a car, she was left with a broken leg and no chance of survival on her own. Our clinical work at Dog Desk Animal Action has been suspended due to lack of funding. We are currently running in the red with no lines of credit left, but when Hera’s case came to us, turning her away simply wasn’t an option.

Thanks to one incredibly kind supporter who donated £300, we were able to start her treatment. However, we still owe £900, funds we’ll be working hard to raise during our November fundraiser.

A Challenging Patient, a Gentle Approach

For Hera, even being touched was terrifying. In hospital, her stress levels were high, she tried to bolt and even lashed out in fear. The veterinary team recognised that her trauma wasn’t just physical; they carefully tailored her treatment plan to minimise stress, moving at her pace and ensuring every step was as gentle as possible.

Once her surgery was complete, the shelter team brought her to the quiet of the small clinic, where she could recover in peace. She was monitored closely until her stitches were safely removed

A Safe Space to Heal

Hera now has her own private area where she can begin to feel safe, perhaps for the first time in her life. Here, she can rest, watch the world go by, and start to understand that not all humans mean harm. In time, as she begins to relax and build confidence, the shelter manager will gradually introduce her to other dogs, one by one, until she’s ready to become part of a social group.

Hera’s journey is just beginning and so is our challenge to continue helping dogs like her, despite the financial mountain we’re climbing.

How You Can Help

Hera’s treatment costs still stand at £900. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to paying off this debt and ensuring we can continue responding to emergencies like hers.

If you believe that every life matters, even the frightened, forgotten ones born on the street please support our November fundraising drive to help Hera and others like her.

Together, we can make sure that compassion never becomes a luxury.