When It Rains, It Pours: September at Dumbrava
Treatments, medical investigations, orthopedic horseshoes, a broken water pipe, a cracked windshield, veterinary bills, dog food and three prizes promised to the childre…
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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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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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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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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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