Day 11 of the 12 Adoptables of the HOliday Season - Cookie from Serbian Street Dog Rescue

Cookie is a sweet, reserved 2-year-old Pulin—a traditional Serbian herding breed known for their intelligence and loyal nature. He’s one of the newer additions to our rescue, but he has already made a big impression with his gentle spirit.

Cookie was found wandering the streets with a large mass on his back. We were able to safely capture him and get him the care he urgently needed. The lump was removed and tested, and thankfully, it turned out to be benign. Today, Cookie is fully healed, healthy, neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and on monthly flea/tick prevention.

Personality-wise, he’s the perfect mix of calm and active. He enjoys exploring outside, spending time with the other dogs, and quietly observing the world around him. While he can be a bit reserved at first, he warms up beautifully and shows a friendly, steady nature that makes him easy to love.

Cookie is ready for a home where he can feel safe, appreciated, and part of a family. If you’re looking for an intelligent, gentle companion with a resilient heart, Cookie may be the perfect fit.

About Serbian Street Dog Rescue:

I’m here today to share a little about the Serbian Street Dog Rescue, a small but deeply meaningful project for my family and me. In Serbia, where my family is originally from, there is a huge problem with stray and abandoned dogs. Many are born on the streets and never know safety, and others are simply tossed aside when they are no longer wanted. Sadly, these dogs are often viewed as pests—unadoptable, unworthy, and invisible.

Our rescue exists to prove the opposite.

On our small enclosed property, we provide a safe space with both indoor and outdoor areas for the dogs we’ve taken off the streets. We focus on spaying and neutering, providing full veterinary care, and, just as importantly, socializing them so they can eventually thrive in homes of their own.

Over the past 2 years, we’ve also begun working closely with three incredible volunteers in Serbia: Inda, Jelena, and Dušica. They run a larger rescue called Male šape velikog srca (Small paws, big heart) and they have been doing rescue work for over 20 years. Their dedication and experience have been invaluable—they are the ones on the ground rescuing dogs from dangerous situations, providing immediate vet care, and helping us identify dogs who truly need a second chance. We are grateful to call them partners and friends.

My mom herself brought over three dogs from Serbia that she adopted, and they’ve become the center of her world. I have Millie, one of her rescues, here with me today. She is the most loving, cuddly, sweet girl. She was found with her daughter wandering the city center in search of food and shelter. And now, She is living her best life.

And this summer, we had one of our most rewarding moments: finding a home for one of our dogs, Cezar. Cezar was discovered with a severely disfigured leg from an unknown trauma. After vet assessment, we made the decision to amputate, and once he healed, we brought him to Canada. He is now living his absolute best life with his new mom and dog sister—we still receive updates, and every photo reminds us why we do this work.

These dogs aren’t “pests.” They aren’t disposable. They are loyal, loving, resilient souls who simply need a chance—and that's what we are here to give them.

Thank you for supporting our mission and for believing, like we do, that every dog deserves a home.

to find out more and to enquire to adopt Cookie, Email [email protected]