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Dezire Foundation

Animal Stories

Behind every shelter photo is a story still being written.

The first photo stories are here to explore — with Harley's origin film being shaped with the right approvals, welfare, and care.

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Story Library

A story library, growing one life at a time.

The first photo stories are here to explore now — and Harley's origin film is being shaped with the same care. Open any story to follow the journey: before and after, the timeline, and ways to help.

Harley standing in a lush garden, looking peacefully at the camera — healthy and lovedHarley curled up sleeping on a shelter kennel mat — the first day we met
After CareThe Day We Met

Harley

Story in progress

The shelter dog who became the heart of everything. Harley's quiet loyalty sparked the mission behind Dezire.

Preview Photo Journey
Eris recovered — a small mixed-breed dog with soft eyes and a gentle, trusting expressionEris on the street the day she was found — very thin, with patchy fur
After CareThe Day We Met

Eris

Adopted

Glimpsed for a moment on a Grenada street, then almost lost — until a nighttime search found her tucked away from view. Eris carried more quiet strength than anyone expected.

View Eris's Story
Gil today — wearing a birthday hat beside a celebration cake, joyful and healthyGil the day he was found — a thin black-and-tan dog standing in green foliage, looking toward the camera, with a patchy coat
After CareThe Day We Met

Gil

Adopted

Found wandering a Grenada roadside with a badly injured eye, Gil needed help quickly. Today, after surgery and a long recovery, he is home in the U.S. — and full of joy.

View Gil's Story

Story Standard

Dezire will not publish stories until they can be told with dignity.

The goal is not to rush content. The goal is to create story films that animals, caretakers, shelters, rescues, and communities can trust.

Have a story lead or want to suggest an animal? stories@dezirefoundation.org