Giving hope back to dogs traumatized by fighting, thanks to Save The Duck

Lexya at the San Francesco Dog Shelter, our partner in Castel Volturno in Campania

When Lexya arrived at the San Francesco Dog Shelter, our partner in Castel Volturno in Campania, her physical condition mirrored the scars on her soul. After having been exploited for years in dog fights, she was emaciated and covered in scars, and was understandably suspicious of everyone, lashing out at both people and animals. To ensure her safety and that of the other residents and staff members at the shelter, we have decided to reinforce a row of stalls in the kennels to provide her with an environment where she can relax and finally feel secure. However, this would not be possible without the support of companies like Save The Duck, which has been working alongside Save the Dogs for many years, helping us restore dignity to abandoned and mistreated animals.

The physical and psychological traumas caused by dog fighting

When people talk about dog fighting, the first thing that comes to mind is the physical injuries inflicted upon the animals. Dogs are trained to become lethal weapons, forced to challenge each other to the death in illegal competitions that generate substantial profits for organized crime.

When Lexya arrived at the San Francesco Dog Shelter, her body bore the undeniable evidence of this reality: years of abuse and violence had left visible scars on her skin.

While physical wounds may heal and fade over time with adequate care, the same cannot be said for the psychological wounds these animals often carry with them throughout the rest of their lives.

With the generous backing of Save The Duck, we are helping the shelter build this new area to provide her with a more suitable space for her rehabilitation

Improved enclosures for increased safety

Today, Lexya’s physical condition is improving, her scars are slowly fading, and she has even started gaining weight. But her journey towards behavioral recovery has only just begun.

Relationships with other dogs and people are still a major struggle for her. Having endured a lifetime of constant fear, she is unable to recognize the fact that she is in a safe place, surrounded by a team of volunteers and professionals who want only the best for her. As a result, she constantly attempts to escape and attacks anyone who tries to help her.

It has therefore become necessary to reinforce the row of stalls in the kennels at the shelter where she is currently located. At the moment, the space is not suitable for her needs because she could potentially climb over the fence, risking her own life and the lives of the staff and the other residents at the facility.

With the generous backing of Save The Duck, we are helping the shelter build this new area to provide her with a more suitable space for her rehabilitation.

Our hope is that one day, given the right support, she will gain a sense of stability she has never known before and will realize that she no longer needs to fight in order to survive, because we are right there at her side.

Today, Lexya’s physical condition is improving, her scars are slowly fading, and she has even started gaining weight. But her journey towards behavioral recovery has only just begun

Save The Duck’s support

“Save The Duck has long worked to promote conscious and ethical behavior, and we are honored to support Save the Dogs and Other Animals in its work toward a brighter future”.

These are the comments of CEO Nicolas Bargi, during his recent visit to the San Francesco Dog Shelter in Castel Volturno, where he had the opportunity to witness firsthand Save the Dogs‘ work in helping stray dogs.

Watch the video of CEO Nicolas Bargi’s visit to Castel Volturno.

Following the visit, Save The Duck pledged to support the partner of the “Too Many Puppies” project in Castel Volturno with a donation that will enhance the well-being of animals like Lexya, who have endured a long history of suffering.

We are most grateful to Save The Duck for this additional support, which reaffirms the company’s unwavering commitment to animal welfare.