About SPDC

SPDC (Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus) Ltd is a Cyprus registered charitable, non-profit company (Registration No. C376098), dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray dogs to loving homes in the UK, Germany and Cyprus. We provide high quality care, shelter and love to our dogs at a Nicosia-based sanctuary.

SPDC Rescue UK is the UK registered charity (Charity No. 1169378) affiliated to the Cyprus rescue. Our UK volunteers guide new adopters through the entire adoption process and provide support after your dog arrives if needed.

SPDC has developed a network of foster homes throughout the UK which are used to home some dogs prior to adoption, but also to provide crucial rescue backup should it be needed.

The rescue is run exclusively by unpaid volunteers and is financially dependent on donations. SPDC was founded in 2014 by Elena Papaleontiou and Constantina Constantinou. To find out more about SPDC history and how it all began click here.

The team behind SPDC

The Cyprus Team includes Constantina Constantinou and Katy Stewart.

The UK Team includes Lisa Pitt, Rebekah Lovewell, Charlotte Bull, Deanna Hammond, Nicola Trelease, Keiran Emond and Lorraine M^cConechy.

In Germany, we are supported by Janine Mass and Kay Je who have been helping to rehome Cyprus dogs since 2017.

Where we are

SPDC owns a sanctuary just outside Nicosia which we were able to purchase thanks to the donations and fundraising of our incredible supporters. We are proud of our premises and continue to make improvements whenever finances allow.

Our sanctuary kennels are spacious and dogs have their own space, with dogs only cohabiting if we feel that it is in their best interest. There are large exercise yards and our dogs are allowed out every day.

What we do

We are a no-kill sanctuary and we do not practice euthanasia. Rehabilitation is a big part of our philosophy; we believe that no case is hopeless and our guiding principle is that every dog should be given the chance to find a loving forever home.

SPDC Nicosia takes dogs from Council and Municipal pounds that are in danger of being euthanised. We also take dogs from a village pound, from individuals that find stray dogs and also those that we find ourselves. SPDC has a very good reputation in Cyprus and dogs are frequently brought to our Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is always under pressure to take in dogs and has a waiting list of dogs needing help as well as the emergency ones that just appear.

The dogs that we take under our wing are given love, shelter and any medical care that they need. Our dogs are socialised and assessed and when we feel they are ready, they are promoted for adoption. We believe in taking our time to get to know the dogs in our care so that we can better match the right dog to the right home. 

For more information, see our what we do page.