Happily Ever After
giving bosnias street animals a happy ever after
What Happened Next ?
At DNV we spend a lot of our time advertising our dogs, answering enquiries, working with potential adopters, and organising adoptions. But once the adoption is complete some people ask us, what happened next ? Where are the dogs living ? Do they have a nice life? Here are some of the stories of our dogs and how they are living now.
Our Stories
Hector (Dougie)
A story about love, loss, healing, and a little rescue dog named Dougie. After the loss of Oscar, Dougie helped Nicola to heal. While Dougie was learning how to be a rescue dog moving into a new home, the love and personality he shared, gave back even more to his adopter. Here in her own words she explains what having Dougie has meant. Two years ago, I said goodbye to...
Nanu (Olive)
This story isn’t just about saving a dog. It’s about timing, trust, and the quiet magic of welcoming a companion who turns your world upside down in the best possible way, one wave chase, squirrel rebellion, and sofa snuggle at a time. From being picked up by Vera in November 2024, to today she has influenced all around her in the nicest ways possible. Olive’s Story: Rescue, Waves, and Squirrel...
Cleo (Pippa)
From Street Dog to Soulmate: Pippa's Journey HomeFollow the heartwarming journey of Pippa, a once-homeless pup who travelledacross borders and beat the odds to find her forever home with Nicola. From streetsmarts to stable life, this is a rescue story full of love, second chances, and plenty oftail wags. From Street Dog to Soulmate. Hi, friends! I’m Pippa, formerly Cleo, back when life looked a little different. Since I lack...
Mary (Maddie)
Taking in Maddie was meant to be a short-term foster arrangement, but it turned into something so much more. Her quiet resilience and those expressive eyes won me over completely. Day by day, I watched her grow, from a timid little shadow into a confident, happy pup. I opened my home to foster, but she opened my heart to forever Meet Maddie, formerly known as Mary. I’m proud to call...
Flossie (Ara)
This is the story of Ara (whose shelter name was Flossie). She spent most of her young life being used for breeding. When her owner had no more use for her they gave her to Vera. So in Dec 2023 she began living in Vera's shelter. Here is Aras story as told in "her own words"..... Ara's Story... as told by Ara Hello my true name is Ara, and I'm...
Emela (Elsa)
From heartbreak to hope. "Elsa came into our lives and filled it with joy, proving that rescue truly works both ways." Her adopter Rachel shares the story of the little girl, found on a rubbish dump by Vera. Elsa was rescued and adopted.... but perhaps it was she who rescued them, helping to heal the heartbreak they had endured ? From Heartbreak to Hope. We lost our beloved dog Benny...
Lexi and Bobo
This is the story of two sweet little girls separately saved from the streets of Bosnia to live a happy life on the South Coast. Lexi was rescued from the streets in February 2023, and was adopted in April 2023. Bobo was found by the side of the road in June 2024. She was adopted in January 2025They are both now happy and settled with their adoptive parents in East...
Smiley (Miley)
How Smiley was found in a box by the side of the road. She had been hit by a car and had serious injuries to her hip. She was cold and in pain. She was adopted and went on to live a fabulous life with her new parents in the UK and being best friends with Oscar. Her adopter Julie tells her story. The poor girl found in a box...
Magdalena and Lea
Maggie was found by Vera's daughter Diana as a pup being beaten by some local people in July 2018. She was immediately rescued and spent time recovering from her wounds. She was adopted and went to live in London in January 2019. After around 6 months, it became clear she needed another doggy friend, so her old kennel mate Lea came to live with her! Two inseparable street dogs living...