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Dezire Foundation

Animal Stories

Every animal has a story.

Dezire is preparing future compassionate animal stories that help shelter animals and strays be seen for who they are — with appropriate approval, welfare, and care.

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A future story library built with patience and care.

Published animal stories are not live yet. Click any card below to explore each animal's journey — before and after comparisons, story timelines, 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
TodayThe 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 — severely malnourished with visible mange, the day she was found
TodayThe Day We Met

Eris

Story in progress

Found on the streets — malnourished, suffering, and still somehow hopeful. Eris carried more strength than anyone expected.

Preview Photo Journey
Gil today — wearing a birthday hat beside a celebration cake, joyful and healthyGil before rescue — a stray dog with severe skin disease, emaciated and in pain
TodayThe Day We Met

Gil

Story in progress

Found barely able to stand — emaciated and in pain. Gil's transformation is a quiet miracle, and a reminder that every life holds the capacity for joy.

Preview Photo Journey

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