Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa
Rescue, Rehab and Re-home Street Dogs in Africa

Project Report | Jun 16, 2025
Lennon is Home

By Richelle the Butterfly | Rescue Program Leader

Lennon our Baby Survived!
Lennon our Baby Survived!

Hello Supporters!

Just one week ago, we reached out to our amazing community for help with one of our beloved rescues, Lennon. We were overwhelmed with gratitude when four kind-hearted people responded and donated during a time when we urgently needed support to keep him alive.

After being rescued unexpectedly, our sweet boy Lennon suddenly collapsed at the Haven. We truly didn’t know if he was going to make it. It was one of the most terrifying moments we’ve faced — rushing him to the emergency vet, praying with every heartbeat that we weren’t losing him.

But today, we get to share the most beautiful news:
Lennon has been discharged from the hospital!
He’s walking again.
He’s wagging his tail.
He’s smiling with those soulful eyes.
He’s Lennon again.

After a full week of intensive care, IV drips, tests, and constant monitoring, our miracle boy has defied the odds and is coming back to us. There are no signs of liver damage or failure despite his enlarged liver and other worrying symptoms. Lennon has proved, once again, that he deserves to live.

Right now, we care for over 100 rescued dogs like Lennon — but the bills are mounting fast. Sadly, we have been forced to suspend our outreach efforts and focus on safely re-homing as many dogs as possible, as we simply can’t afford to feed and care for all 100 at our farm.

We are so relieved. So full of gratitude. So amazed by Lennon’s strength. And we couldn’t have done it without your suppawt, love, prayers, and donations.

However, Lennon’s vet bill alone came to just over $3,000. Each month, we still scrape together around $1,500 to cover specialized dog food and medication for all our dogs. We currently carry $6,000 in outstanding debt with our local vets, and our farm rent is two months overdue.

The rising costs, non-stop emergency call-outs, and daily rescue requests — 10 to 15 calls a day — mean that, for now, we’re stretched beyond our limits. We’re working closely with a volunteer mentor to get our website and social media channels live, promoting adoption and fostering options, which we hope will help reduce costs and raise much-needed funds.

Life around the world is becoming more challenging every day. We understand that many people aren’t in a position to give right now, but we are committed to adapting our priorities to stay afloat. Without you — and our faithful monthly donors — we wouldn’t have survived this long.

The future may be uncertain, but we are not giving up. We are ready to face the challenge ahead. So, watch this space!

Thank you again for being part of our program and our extended family and from Lennon, myself and everyone at our rescue haven - thank you again!!!

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Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
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$24,086 raised of $58,000 goal
 
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