One year of elderly meetings
One year, 12 meetings and one very simple reason to continue: a few hours spent together can matter. “Cât mai suntem, câți mai suntem” has slowly become a meeting place …
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Stories, updates, and small glimpses from life at Dumbrava.
Trip Bistrița – Bârgău – Colibița
10 children, 3 adults, two rainy days, and a plan that had to change as we went. Our Bârgău–Colibița trip took us through Bistrița, up Căsaru Mountain, to Sărita Waterfa…
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July at Dumbrava
July was one of those months when, if someone asked what we did, the answer was simple: we kept going. With rescued animals, treatments and adoptions; with dog walks, b…
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Ups and downs
Every few months, it feels like everything decides to happen at once. A broken van, a leaking water pipe, unexpected veterinary visits, a kitten we couldn’t save, a newb…
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Baba - How Long Should We Keep Going?
Three years ago, the decision was easy, saving Baba's life was the only option. Today, at around fifteen years old, the question is much harder: **how long should we …
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Duolingo competition
On June 15th, seven children from Dumbrava started a summer-long Duolingo challenge. Until September 15th, they will compete for the longest streak, the largest XP gain…
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Before we said yes
Today we brought to Dumbrava four four-week-old kittens. The difficult part wasn’t rescuing them, it was making sure we could do it without putting the other animals …
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Thor’s Story
Babesiosis nearly took Thor from us before we even had the chance to know him. Today, he is a gentle giant, loved by children and always ready to be part of whatever …
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Children’s Day at Dumbrava 2026
We planned Children’s Day for around 50 participants, there were almost 100. Between chasing balloons through the village, redesigning sports courses on the fly, and …
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Felix and the Part Nobody Sees
For a few years, Felix was just a stray cat being fed by kind people. Today, he is one of Dumbrava's longest-running medical cases. A story about stomatitis, long-term c…
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April at Dumbrava
April was a month full of involvement, emotion, and hope at Dumbravă. From community events and activities for children and seniors, to sterilizations, rescues, and insp…
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Before Adopting a Dog
Rescue dogs don't always arrive as the perfect companion people imagine. Some come with fears, habits, or experiences from a difficult past. Before adopting, it's worth …
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Before Adopting a Cat
Adoption isn't just about purring, cute photos, and cozy evenings on the couch. It also means responsibility, patience, and a commitment that can last 15–20 years.
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