We recently invited representatives from ten animal welfare organisations from around Europe to come and learn about Dogs Trust work practices, and hear about their issues and concerns.

It was heart-warming to be able to help like minded people who devote themselves to the care of dogs in other countries, especially when some have to battle on a daily basis to provide basic care for their animals.

The delegates came from Hungary, France, Serbia, Romania and Poland. Not only did they benefit from learning about our field work, communication, buildings, fundraising and marketing practices, but they also struck up friendships together. Throughout the visit they found they were able to support and advise each other on shared problems. Now they have returned home, they are still in regular email contact with each other and with us.

From their subsequent feedback we know how much the delegates valued their time with us and we’re looking forward to hearing their updates about which Dog Trust practices they have been able to replicate within their own organisations.