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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 8h

Change of plan today, no threads from us, but you can find all of today’s updates and stories over on our Substack

Thank you for standing with us and the animals who need our voices 🐾

👉 dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 8h

Rise and shine! 🌅

Today is another chance to be the reason a tail wags, a heart heals, and hope lives on. 🐶✨

#GoodMorning #HopeForDogs #AnimalLovers

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 20h

We caught up with Ozzy and Casey today, the siblings who suffered terrible burns.

They’re growing fast and have all but forgotten their ordeal.

Casey is running like the wind on his three legs, and Ozzy’s fur is growing back beautifully. 💛

Aren’t they just adorable?

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 20h

We caught up with Bello, who we treated for entropion eye, a painful condition where the eyelid turns inward.

There’s a small risk of recurrence, but we’re happy to report Bello’s doing great! 🐾💛

#EntropionEye #AnimalWelfare #VetCare #AnimalHealth #RescueRecovery #DogCare

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 21h

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to say this clearly

People in animal rescue can’t just “take care of themselves”

They need support, kindness, and understanding not trolls, cruelty, or blame. 💚🐾

Compassion should flow both ways.

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 21h

We caught up with our brave cancer warrior Kate yesterday, she’s still going strong 💪🐾

Well done, Kate, we love you! ❤️ #StayStrongKate #CancerSucks #DogsOfX

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

We caught up with brave Roxy this week 💔

She endured a botched spay before coming to us. Our skilled vets repaired the damage, and she’s now fully recovered 💕

Please, when donating to other organisations, make sure their vets are competent, don’t pay for suffering. #spayandneuter

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

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The Kangal’s story is one of partnership and respect humans and dogs surviving together through centuries.

From the windswept plains of Sivas to farms across the world, the Kangal remains a symbol of courage, loyalty, and wisdom.

A legend still alive. 💫

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

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Kangals now serve farmers and conservationists globally from Africa to the U.S. protecting livestock from predators like cheetahs and coyotes.

Their success has saved wildlife by reducing lethal control methods.

Read On 🧵⬇️

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

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For generations, Kangals were prized in Sivas and rarely allowed to leave the region.

They were gifted only as great honours to visiting dignitaries.

Today, Turkey recognises the Kangal as a national treasure immortalised in statues, stamps, and festivals across the country.

Read On 🧵⬇️

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

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Kangals aren’t herders, they’re guardians.

Their duty is to live among the flock, ever watchful.

A Kangal warns first with its deep bark; if danger persists, it acts with precision and courage.

Read On 🧵⬇️

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

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Named after the town of Kangal in Sivas, central Turkey, the breed was forged in a harsh land of wolves, bears, and jackals.

To safeguard their flocks, nomadic herders bred a powerful, calm protector: the Kangal dog.

Read On 🧵⬇️

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

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Turkeys Guardian of the Flock - A Thread

The Kangal, one of Turkey’s most revered breeds, is steeped in history and legend.

Known for strength, intelligence, and loyalty, this noble dog has protected livestock and symbolised Turkish pride for centuries

Read On 🧵⬇️

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

💔 Our clinic work is on pause until we pay down our debt

£3⃣7⃣ to the third target on this fundraiser

Chip in or share?
donorbox.org/medical-and-...
or
paypal.com/donate/?host...
Thank you 🙏 #RescueDogs #clinicfund

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

🐾 Ordinary people. Brave dogs. Extraordinary love.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and see how hope begins when kindness meets courage. 💚
👇 www.youtube.com/channel/UCIW...

#HopeAndLove #KindnessMatters #DogDeskAnimalAction #RescueStories #BeTheChange

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Hundreds of dogs trapped in Elazığ’s unfinished shelter

No vet. No food. No clean water.

Volunteers call it a concentration camp for dogs.

This is not rescue it’s cruelty!

#AnimalRights #StopTheKilling #SaveTurkeysDogs
www.sozcu.com.tr/sokak-kopekl...

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️ URGENT: Blind kitten Troy has dropped a place in the grants round!

He needs just 4⃣3⃣ votes to get back into the top 10 and qualify for funding. 💚

Please vote (it’s free!) 👇 mygivingcircle.org/dog-desk-ani...

You can also donate for extra votes Troy benefits too! 🐾
#VoteForTroy #TeamTroy

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

Healing hands. Brave hearts.

Happy Vet Nurse Day to all who care for animals in need! 💚

#VetNurseDay #AnimalRescue

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning ☀️

Start your day with kindness, it costs nothing but can change everything. 🐾💛

#MorningMotivation #BeKind

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

Good night, friends! 🐶

May you be wrapped in warmth like a pup in a blanket, safe and loved until morning. 💫

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

Our little Kangal girl Hera has a nasty leg break 💔
She’s now had surgery and her leg has been pinned. 🩺
She’s up and about, pain under control but very grumpy (understandably!) 😅

Please send her lots of love and healing wishes 💕🐾
#Kangal #HealingPaws #AnimalWelfare

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

We caught up with patient Rufus today! 💛

We were worried about weight loss, but after a thorough check-up, our vet gave him a clean bill of health and prescribed some special food.

It did the trick Rufus put the weight back on🐾💪

We love you, Rufus! 💕

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 1d

Friends, our directors have chosen a name for our new patient from your wonderful suggestions thank you all, it was so hard to pick just one! 💛

We decided on Hera, from the Greek for protectress a perfect name for a brave Kangal. 🐾

I’ll update you on her surgery tonight. ❤️

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 2d

Diplomacy becomes impossible when a municipal vehicle crushes a helpless dog.

How can we entrust our animals to a system that openly abuses them?

Sign our petition to shut down failing shelters and demand accountability 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.com/act-now-to-s...

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Dog Desk Animal Action @dogdeskaction.bsky.social · 2d

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Will data be published?

Will legal experts be able to challenge this policy?

How will locals, farmers, and animal advocates respond?

Because ultimately, “control” without accountability is extermination

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