Pes v núdzi

Founded in 2008, Pes v núdzi is a non-profit association based in Sielnica, Slovakia working on animal welfare.

Pes v núdzi is a Slovak civic association (občianske združenie) founded in 2008 by Romi and Domi Klimeková and Dominika Homolová. It runs a dog shelter in Sielnica near Zvolen, rescuing unwanted, abused and stray dogs, rehabilitating them and placing them in permanent homes. It also works on prevention and public awareness, including campaigns against dog breeders, school talks, educational videos, and advocacy on animal protection legislation. Fundraising is supported through a limited-edition merchandise shop, the 2% tax designation and donations. The organisation reports having rehomed more than 2,000 dogs over its first sixteen years.