What is Spaske?
Spaske is a grassroots dog rescue shelter run by Danijela Jovic (and a few dedicated volunteers). Spaske was founded 11 years ago, after Danijela found a paralyzed dog on the street and realized that there were no shelters in Kraljevo, Serbia, equipped to take in animals like him – and so she began rescuing more and more injured and sick dogs from the streets. Over time, thanks to generous donations, she was able to purchase a small piece of land – now home to the Spaske shelter. Danijela currently cares for over 70 dogs, providing them with food, shelter, medical attention, and love. Spaske relies entirely on donations and volunteer support.
Why are the dogs currently running out of food?
We usually manage to get by thanks to food donation events organised by Animal Webaction and their wonderful team. However, due to sudden rule changes, the waiting time to become eligible again has increased. This means that we are unable to apply for food until mid-August 2025 even though we had expected to apply in June. This leaves us with a critical gap – the dogs currently have no secured food supply.
How bad is the situation?
It’s very severe. We are using our own money to buy whatever food we can afford, but this is not a long-term solution. Feeding 70+ dogs costs around €15 a day or over €100 a week for basic dry food alone. And that’s if we find the cheapest possible options. This does not cover the special diet some of the sick dogs are on. On top of that, we’re in a low-income country like Serbia, so we are really struggling to get by at the moment.
What kind of donations do you need?
- Food donations: dry dog food, canned food, special diet food for sick dogs
- Money donations: via PayPal, bank transfer, or TWINT (in Switzerland)
- Dog essentials: care items, dog gear, blankets, kennels, etc.
- Sharing our story: Spreading awareness is a huge help!
We are happy with either money or food. Every bit counts! All proceeds go directly towards the care of our dogs. This page as well as any other costs incurred are fully paid by us volunteers.
How much food do the dogs eat daily?
About 12–15 kg per day – that’s over one large bag of food, which costs about €15.
How can I donate?
We accept donations via PayPal or bank transfer – see here
You can also send food directly – message us for shipping details!
Can I donate food instead of money?
Yes, absolutely! We love food donations just as much. Reach out to us and we’ll send you our delivery address.
Who runs Spaske?
We are a small, passionate team of volunteers who run our online presence (FB, IG, webpage) and sometimes help out in the shelter itself. But it’s Danny – the founder of the shelter – who has dedicated her life and resources to these animals and is with them every day.
Can I visit or adopt?
Yes! If you’re nearby or want to help hands-on, contact us. Some of our dogs are also up for adoption. We carry out extensive background checks to make sure our dogs end up in loving homes.
What can I do if I can’t donate?
- Share this page or our posts
- Tell your friends
- Follow us on social media
Spreading the word is one of the most powerful things you can do!
Thank you for being part of the solution. Together, we can get through this.
With gratitude,
Your Spaske Team 🐾