From fear to safety: Kali’s first night with us

It seemed that Kali had learned nothing in her world was safe.

We found Kali in a quiet open area behind a row of old buildings. 

By the time we reached her, her body looked thinner than it should have, and her eyes showed the exhaustion of trying to survive on her own.

When she saw us, she stayed low to the ground, watching carefully. 

She did not growl or run, but simply waited, unsure of our intentions. 

It was clear she needed help, and she needed it soon.

We spoke softly and moved slowly.

Kali kept her distance at first, as if trying to understand what was happening.

She hesitated at first, but when we placed a bowl of water near her, she took a few cautious steps and drank it quickly. 

That was the moment she finally let herself trust us.

On the ride to safety, Kali stayed curled on a blanket, quiet and alert. 

She lifted her head every so often, unsure but hopeful. 

We took her to a veterinarian for a check-up.

She was underweight from her living conditions, but she had no serious injuries. 

After a warm meal and a soft bed, she curled up and fell into a deep sleep. 

Today, Kali walks with more confidence and seeks attention instead of avoiding it.

The next morning, she greeted us with a small wag of her tail.

It was clear she had not rested like that in a long time.

Today, Kali is gaining strength and learning that daily care and kindness are part of her life now. 

For every Kali we rescue, there are countless others still out there — dogs born into streets where hunger and fear repeat generation after generation.

The world's 600 million stray dogs and 87 million stray cats give birth to over 1 billion homeless puppies and kittens every year.

Other dogs like Kali are still waiting for their chance at safety.

Tragically, those who survive, also reproduce and give birth to another generation of homeless strays - thus repeating the cycle of suffering, every year

You can help the next street dog before they are born into the same misery, starting at just $5 a month.

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