The desire to help dogs has accompanied me my entire life. For a long time, I couldn’t afford to have my own dog, so I looked for other ways to stay close to them—I volunteered, helped at a breeding kennel, walked dogs, and pet-sat for neighbors. Even back then, it was clear that working with dogs would not be just a hobby for me, but a purpose.

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My first major experience was a year-long foster placement of a female dog named Bella. Bella was highly reactive and responded aggressively to most stimuli. Yet she was also the one who taught me the most—patience, humility, and a deep understanding of canine emotions.

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Thanks to Bella, I came to understand that no dog is “bad,” but rather shaped by its past. This belief formed within me and remains a cornerstone of the entire organization to this day:

A dog is not a problem to be solved, but a being searching for its place. When we take a dog into our family, we accept its story along with it—its joys, fears, and uncertainties. Our role is to give the dog time, safety, and patient guidance so it can become a full and trusted member of the home.

After Bella, I began volunteering with another organization focused on dog rescue. There, I gained important experience in rescues, adoptions, and the functioning of the entire organizational structure. At the same time, I increasingly realized that one day I would like to help in a different way—more systematically, with an emphasis on responsibility, continuity of care, and support for adopters even after adoption.

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A major turning point was the adoption of Lily—my current female dog from Bosnia. This experience led me to become deeply involved in helping abroad. I have been traveling to Bosnia in person for the third year now, assisting with adoptions, direct rescues, and material support. The collaborations that gradually developed there became the foundation of the organization Psi bez hranic (Dogs Without Borders).

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Within the organization, I work as a volunteer without any financial compensation. Outside of it, I have a full-time job, and helping dogs is a personal commitment for me.

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Ongoing education is essential to me. I completed all courses of Pavel Bradáč’s Dog University, passed the dog-catching course exams in Brno, as well as the exams required for animal transport. I also learned a great deal about training from Verča from the Hand for Help project.

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As the founder and director, I am involved in all aspects of the organization’s operation—from direct dog rescue and adoptions to material fundraising, administration, accounting, marketing, and strategic development.

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My goal is to build an organization that truly helps dogs without borders and without conditions. It does not matter where a dog comes from, what it has been through, or how challenging it is—every dog deserves a chance.

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I want Psi bez hranic to be a long-term support not only for dogs, but also for people—rescuers, volunteers, and adopters alike. An organization that stands strong, with heart and responsibility.