We are proud with the results we achieved since 2012 when Dogs Trust opened its representative office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to mass neuter campaigns for stray dogs which already reduced the number of new dogs on streets, and free neutering for owned dogs, we also worked hard on the veterinarian training programme and education programme for school children. Our activities continuously grow and expand. Our dedication to improve the wellbeing of dogs in the community through supporting the local authorities to reduce stray dog problem in a humane and law-compliant manner can be seen in the numbers.
Our Achievements
95660
neutered dogs
avoided birth
hundreds of
thousands
new stray dogs
41
Rehomed dogs
via Fostering programme
17054
workshops for children
338103 children attended workshops
444
veterinary experts successfully completed our training programme
1077
of dogs and owners trained at the Dogs School
Updated: December 2020
78
Media Campaigns
49
Organized Events + 8 webinars
2472
Press Releases
Timeline of Achievements
2012
- October 2012
- Project beginning
- Representative office in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- October: Dogs Trust opens its representative office in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Education Progrgamme for school children 7 to 11 years of age with permission of the local Ministry of Education starts in Canton Sarajevo
Funds spent: 207,360 KM
2013
1.773 owned dogs neutered
1 campaign (SNS1) | 1 month
2.561 stray dogs neutered
16.018 children attended workshops
671 workshops | Canton Sarajevo
49 veterinarian experts trained
8 trainings | 46 days
- Education Programme continues successfully in Canton Sarajevo
- May- June and November- December: First Mass Neuter for stray dogs and Free Owned Dog Neutering campaigns in Canton Sarajevo
- February: Training Programme for veterinarian experts from all over the country starts in cooperation with Veterinary Faculty of the University of Sarajevo
Funds spent: 1,348,490 KM
2014
1.888 owned dogs neutered
2 campaigns (SNS2, SNS3) | 1,5 month
2.303 stray dogs neutered
11.888 children attended workshops
591 workshops | Workshops begin in Canton 10
13 veterinarian experts trained
2 trainings | 13 days
- Mass neutering and free neutering for owned dogs continue in Canton Sarajevo
- Veterinary Training Programme for experts from all over the country continues
- Education Programme in Canton Sarajevo continues
- September: Education Programme for school children with permission of the local Ministry of Education starts in Canton 10, the largest canton in one part of the country.
Funds spent: 1,892,727 KM
2015
5.978 owned dogs neutered
4 campaigns (SNS4, SNS5, SNS6, SNS7) | 4,5 months
2.455 stray dogs neutered
17.201 children attended workshops
866 workshops
61 veterinarian experts trained
10 trainings | 61 days
- Mass neutering and free neutering of owned dogs continue in Canton Sarajevo
- Veterinary Training Programme for experts from all over the country continues
- Education Programme in Canton Sarajevo and Canton 10 continues
- October: Education Programme for school children expands to Banja Luka and Zvornik area
- November: Preparation starts for expanding neutering programme to Canton 10
Funds spent: 3,926,880 KM
2016
2.751 owned dogs neutered
yearly campaign
7.794 stray dogs neutered
38.376 children attended workshops
1834 workshops
60 veterinarian experts trained
10 educations
149 of dogs and trained
at the dogs school
Funds spent: 4,958,633 KM
2017
3.238 owned dogs neutered
yearly campaign
12.756 stray dogs neutered
50.791 children attended workshops
2.473 workshops
90 veterinarian experts trained
15 educations
194 of dogs and trained
at the dogs school
Funds spent: 8,000,000 KM
2018
5389 owned dogs neutered
13418 stray dogs neutered
65119 children attended workshops
3196 WORKSHOPS
60 veterinarian experts trained
10 EDUCATIONS
265 of dogs and trained
29 press releases
3 dogs rehomed via Fostering Programme
Funds spent: 6,535,960 KM
2019
6250 owned dogs neutered
13344 stray dogs neutered
77,189 children attended workshops
3845 RADIONICA
57 veterinarian experts trained
232 of dogs and trained
34 press releases
11 dogs rehomed via Fostering Programme
2020
3585 owned dogs neutered
7358 stray dogs neutered
38616 children attended workshops
2223 WORKSHOPS
33 veterinarian experts trained
4 EDUCATION
166 of dogs and trained
AT THE DOGS SCHOOL
57 press releases
450 releases + 19 campaigns + 8 webinars
18 dogs rehomed via Fostering Programme
2021
28479
owned dogs neutered
67190
stray dogs neutered
338103
children attended workshops
421
veterinarian experts trained
1077
of dogs and owners trained at the Dogs School
FUNDS SPENT SINCE 2012: 26.870.050 KM
VETERINARY TRAINING PROGRAMME
Professional training in surgical sterilisation and anaesthesia is available for veterinary experts from all over BH.
NEUTERING PROGRAMME
Programmes of Mass Neutering of Stray Dogs and Free Neutering for Owned Dogs run in Canton Sarajevo, Canton 10, Tuzla Canton, Sarajevo-Zvornik region, as well as City of Banja Luka and its surrounding municipalities.
CHILDREN EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Education of school children ages between 7 to 11 runs in Canton Sarajevo, Canton 10, City of Banja Luka and its surrounding municipalities, Sarajevo-Zvornik Region and Tuzla Canton.
DOG SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Our Dog School Programme - dog training based on positive motivation principles - is available in Canton Sarajevo, East Sarajevo and Zenica and its surroundings.
“I feel compelled to invite all relevant actor, governments and citizens to investigate and halt violations of the Animal Protection and Welfare Act, and to solve the problem of stray dogs in a humane, transparent and sustainable manner, which is in the interest of the community and dogs !”
Milan Pavlović (actor from Sarajevo)
“The welfare of dogs is also in preventing the unwanted puppies to be brought into the world and then be thrown into the street to live in harsh conditions! This is in the interest of the community as well, because some of the stray dogs may become aggressive or ill. The dignity of a dog as a species is at stake and can be returned only with the system of measures, including mass neutering, because every dog deserves a good home!”
Branko Đurić Đuro (actor, film director and musician)
(Why do I support Dogs Trust?) “Well, because of some most natural and the most humane reasons. I despise the killing of any kind. As a kid I was always around taking care of stray dogs, and I fed them in front of my apartment building. That is why I am – I am sensible to life and that is how I act.”
Enis Bešlagić (actor and entertainer)
“I lived too many dogs in my life and I saw too many killings. Enough said!”
Almir Kurt (actor, entertainer and musician)
“If we pass a kill law today as a path to solve stray dog problem, I am convinced that in a few years we can expect a similar law to be adopted for homeless people, or those without job or retirement ... This may sound rough, but bringing a legislation which uses killing to resolve any problem is really unacceptable to me. My ethics require from me to be a part of this campaign, and if I can at least contribute to raising awareness of citizens on how wrong that is, I will be happy.”
Sanela Krsmanović (actress)
“I believe it is time to find solution, and if there is a humane way to to that, let's apply it immediately!”
Nela Đensijević (Theater actress)
"I think dogs have been man's most loyal friends since the beginning of time, which is why they are entitled to the same rights as any other living being on this planet."
