Bjanka, Nerita, Chardonnay, and Atos are four animals who have a chance this Thursday to leave North Macedonia behind, escaping the bitter Balkan winter in the hope of a brighter future in the UK.

None of them have been chosen. No adopter has stepped forward and yet, we refuse to let them be forgotten and let them miss the last transport of the year.

These aren’t the dogs that usually get picked.

They’re not small, white, or fluffy, they are all special.

Bjanka has been overlooked for 4 years now, has watched her sister and friends get adopted while she is always left behind.

Nerita is still young but due to her beautiful black coat and having lost a leg, she has not had any interest.

Chardonnay has been waiting for a year now for her chance at a home and even though she loves every person she meets, no person loved her enough to adopt her.

And Atos, dear strong Atos, found together with five other pups, all pups found loving homes except Atos. We will never understand why he is the only one being overlooked out of the whole litter.

This week, we are giving them their chance of placing them in foster homes in the UK.

Now we need your help to get them there.

Their transport costs are more than we can manage alone, and we know that especially with Christmas around the corner people won't be able to donate much but even the smallest gift can change everything.

£5, £10, £15... whatever you can spare becomes hope.

Hope for four animals who have almost stopped believing that their story could still end in a happily ever after.

Please help us get Bjanka, Nerita, Chardonnay, and Atos safely to their foster homes, where a new chapter can finally begin.

Thank you for caring. Thank you for giving them a chance.