You helped protect the Shelter from hidden diseases

At the ‘Pitomets’ shelter, where hundreds of cats and dogs live under one roof, every new arrival first undergoes a blood test. The reason is simple: some infections — such as feline immunodeficiency virus, leukemia, and others — are not detectable during a physical exam but can easily spread from one animal to another. Until the test results are in, the most important decisions cannot be made: where to house the new resident, whether to let it mingle with the others, and whether it needs medical attention right from day one.

These rapid tests are used constantly. Every animal brought in undergoes testing: those picked up on the street, those surrendered by owners, and those brought in after accidents. Without a supply of tests, it’s unsafe to run a shelter housing hundreds of animals — a single hidden illness can undo weeks of the veterinarians’ work.

Thanks to your donations, the center has purchased a batch of rapid tests. Now the veterinarians once again have the means to screen new patients: each one is tested immediately upon arrival, hidden infections are detected in time, and these animals are prevented from entering the general wards. Thank you for supporting this screening process, which is the first step in any safe treatment.