Amy Metroka

🥣 TWO MEALS A DAY—BUT THE COST HAS DOUBLED 🥣 This video shows just how much work goes into feeding the many dogs who depend on us every day. The weather is becoming much colder, particularly at night, which makes it even more important that every dog receives two decent, nourishing meals each day. Keeping their bowls full has not been easy in 2026. When the war with Iran began earlier this year, we saw enormous increases in the cost of the rice, lentils, chicken, eggs and cooking gas needed to prepare their food. Prices eased briefly after the war ended, but they never returned to their pre-war levels. Over the past few weeks, they have begun rising sharply again—and these are not small increases. The price of rice has DOUBLED. This month, we have already used two months of our food budget simply to provide one month’s meals. Following last night’s attack on the Khor Mor gas field, we are now bracing ourselves for another possible increase in the price of cooking gas. We cannot reduce the dogs to one meal a day, especially as the nights become colder. They need enough food to remain healthy and warm—but we desperately need help to continue providing it. You can also help us this week through My Giving Circle’s Golden Vote Week! ✨ The first of 15 hidden Golden Votes has been found by a Canadian organisation, giving them an incredible 5,000 bonus votes. That means 14 Golden Votes are still waiting to be discovered! Every person who casts their free vote for War Paws gives us another chance of finding one. The more supporters who vote, the greater the possibility that one of YOU will win us those 5,000 bonus votes. Please vote, donate if you can and share this post. Your support could help us stay in 1st place on the leaderboard while keeping hundreds of bowls full throughout the colder months. 🐶🥣💛 🗳️ Vote or donate: mygivingcircle.org/war-paws/… #warpaws #goldenvoteweek #shelterdogs #animalrescue #feedingdogs

🌺 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM 🌺 Today, we pause to remember the millions of animals who have served, suffered and lost their lives in wars and conflicts around the world. We remember the horses, donkeys and mules who carried soldiers and supplies; the dogs who searched, guarded and comforted; the pigeons who carried vital messages—and every animal caught in the devastation of war. They served without choice, asked for nothing and gave everything. Today’s Animals in War Memorial Service, organised by Petplan Charitable Trust, will take place at the Animals in War Memorial in London. War Paws will be represented by Frances Evans and Helen Yates, who will lay wreaths for War Paws and RainCoast Dog Rescue Society in remembrance of the animals affected by war. Fran will also deliver a short speech on behalf of War Paws, honouring those who served in past conflicts and those who continue to suffer in conflicts around the world today. Brooke, Action for Working Horses and Donkeys, will livestream the service on its Facebook page from 11:00am until 11:30am today, Friday 6 November. 🌺 View the event page and watch the livestream here: facebook.com/events/10706275… We encourage our War Paws family to watch, reflect and remember the animals of the past—as well as those who continue to serve, suffer and be affected by conflict today. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. 🕊️🐴🐕🐾 #AnimalsInWar #WeWillRememberThem #Remembrance #WarPaws #LestWeForget

🐾 CATCHING UP WITH SOME FAMILIAR FACES 🐾 Malak took a little time out of her busy day to catch up with Lalita, Zarda, Ronnie, Reggie and Jazz—and, as you can see, they were very happy to receive the extra attention! 💛 With the shelter relocation now consuming almost every waking moment, these quiet moments with the dogs have become increasingly precious. Between dismantling buildings, moving equipment, preparing the new site and keeping the current shelter running, it can sometimes feel as though there are never enough hours in the day. However, spending time with the animals reminds us exactly why everyone is working so hard. For Lalita, Zarda, Ronnie, Reggie and Jazz, life continues much as it always has. They still want affection, company and the reassurance of seeing the people they know and trust. Our team is doing everything possible to ensure that, despite the organised chaos unfolding around them, the dogs’ routines remain as normal and relaxed as possible. Thank you to Malak—and every member of our incredible team—for always finding time to make our dogs feel safe, loved and special. 🐶🐾 #warpaws #shelterdogs #rescuedogs #animalrescue #shelterlife