My name is Ayla, and I am the founder of Hope for Turkish Strays.

I rescue and support abandoned and vulnerable dogs in Turkey, giving them the chance of a safe and loving life. I am now raising funds to help Juno travel to the UK in November, where he has been adopted and is waiting for his new life to begin.

Juno’s journey started in the most heartbreaking way.

As a tiny puppy, Juno was one of six puppies thrown away in a plastic bag at a place where local volunteers regularly fed stray dogs. Whoever left them there knew that volunteers would find them — but these six little lives were still left completely vulnerable.

Like many puppies, Juno was energetic, playful and sometimes difficult. He weed, chewed, played, barked and made noise — normal puppy behaviour, but sadly too much for some people. Juno was rehomed locally twice, and both times he was returned because caring for a puppy became a burden.

The environment where these puppies had been kept was also far from safe. Although they were supposedly in a secure garden, they were living outside around people drinking and smoking, with other dangers nearby. These little dogs deserved somewhere safe to grow up.

So we stepped in and rescued them.

And look at Juno now. ❤️

He is happy. He is playful. He rolls around on the grass, runs, explores and enjoys being a dog. After everything he has been through, he finally has the chance of a completely different life.

Juno is booked to travel to the UK in November!

This is the next and most important step in his journey.

Juno has a place waiting for him with a wonderful local charity in the UK, with an experienced rehoming team who have successfully helped rescue dogs find their forever homes.

Our dream is simple:

Get Juno to the UK in November and, if everything goes to plan, see him in his forever home before Christmas. ❤️

But we need your help to make that possible.

The commercial transport from Turkey to Dover costs £1,200.

That is a huge amount for one rescue, but together we can make it possible.

Whether you can donate £5, £10, £20 or more, every contribution brings Juno closer to his new life.

And if you cannot donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser. One share could reach the person who is able to make the difference.

Juno has already survived being abandoned.

He has already survived being passed from home to home.

He has already waited long enough.

Now he deserves the chance to come to the UK, find a loving family and finally know what it feels like to belong.

From a tiny puppy thrown away in a plastic bag… to a happy boy running freely!!

Please help us complete Juno’s journey and bring home safely!

We are forever grateful for your kindness and support xx