EMERGENCY AT THE CONSTANȚA PUBLIC SHELTER
Travelling responsibly: how to help animals in need
Summer holidays often take us to places where we may encounter free-roaming, abandoned or distressed animals. Here are a few simple tips to help you…
Before your holiday, add kindness to your basket
Our Street Unit will remain active throughout July and August, but to continue meeting the needs of the people and animals we support we ask for your help…
Swiss ambassadors visit Footprints of Joy in Romania
We were delighted to welcome Swiss Ambassadors Massimo Baggi and Marcela Baggi Junkova to Footprints of Joy in Cernavodă.
Bringing international expertise to support people experiencing homelessness and their pets
In July 2026, Silvia Bortoli joined the Save the Dogs Foundation as the new Coordinator of our “Friends on the Street, Companions for Life” program…
Emergency at the Constanța public shelter: 13 dogs taken to Footprints of Joy
For days, images had been circulating on social media showing hundreds of dogs crammed into cages, often very small…
Our partnership with WeWard has been renewed in 2026
We are proud to confirm we are continuing our partnership with WeWard for the fourth year running, renewing a collaboration…
Terra and Bacco: Two brothers, two destinies transformed
Terra and Bacco were brought to Footprints of Joy by the local police in Cernavodă, who had found them wandering the streets all alone.
The first edition of our sterilisation call for 2026–2027 has been launched
It aims to tackle animal overpopulation in Central and Southern Italy through effective long-term solutions.
International Children’s Day at Footprints of Joy in Romania
To celebrate International Children’s Day on 1 June, Footprints of Joy opened its doors to almost 200 children from Cernavodă and other nearby cities.
Adoptions on the rise: in 2025, 135 dogs found a family
Some dogs left the shelter after just a few months, while others had been waiting for years for the right opportunity.
Travelling responsibly: how to help animals in need
Summer holidays often take us to places where we may encounter free-roaming, abandoned or distressed animals. Here are a few simple tips to help you…
Before your holiday, add kindness to your basket
Our Street Unit will remain active throughout July and August, but to continue meeting the needs of the people and animals we support we ask for your help…
Swiss ambassadors visit Footprints of Joy in Romania
We were delighted to welcome Swiss Ambassadors Massimo Baggi and Marcela Baggi Junkova to Footprints of Joy in Cernavodă.
Bringing international expertise to support people experiencing homelessness and their pets
In July 2026, Silvia Bortoli joined the Save the Dogs Foundation as the new Coordinator of our “Friends on the Street, Companions for Life” program…
Emergency at the Constanța public shelter: 13 dogs taken to Footprints of Joy
For days, images had been circulating on social media showing hundreds of dogs crammed into cages, often very small…
Our partnership with WeWard has been renewed in 2026
We are proud to confirm we are continuing our partnership with WeWard for the fourth year running, renewing a collaboration…
Terra and Bacco: Two brothers, two destinies transformed
Terra and Bacco were brought to Footprints of Joy by the local police in Cernavodă, who had found them wandering the streets all alone.
The first edition of our sterilisation call for 2026–2027 has been launched
It aims to tackle animal overpopulation in Central and Southern Italy through effective long-term solutions.
International Children’s Day at Footprints of Joy in Romania
To celebrate International Children’s Day on 1 June, Footprints of Joy opened its doors to almost 200 children from Cernavodă and other nearby cities.
Adoptions on the rise: in 2025, 135 dogs found a family
Some dogs left the shelter after just a few months, while others had been waiting for years for the right opportunity.


