The Magical Home in memory of Staff Sgt. Adi Tzur
A hero of Israel who defended Kibbutz Kissufim with his body on October 7th. Adi chose Leni — a dog no one else dared approach — and rehabilitated her with endless love.
We pull dogs out of the streets, kill-shelters and severe neglect — and give them food, medical care, a home, and above all: the feeling that they are loved.
There is one moment when a dog understands he has been left behind. It is the moment trust breaks and his heart closes.
At Lives of Others, we fight so that this moment will not be the end of their story. Every day we rescue dogs from the streets, from kill-shelters and from severe neglect. We give them food, medical care, a home — and above all, the feeling that they are loved.
Lives of Others was founded in 2016 by Tali Abadi and Dvora Atia, with one mission: to rescue dogs from the streets and kill-shelters across Israel.
We are a registered non-profit, run entirely by volunteers, saving hundreds of dogs from euthanasia every year — giving each of them a second chance at life.
We believe in the sanctity of life and never put dogs down. Every dog that reaches us stays under our care, loved and looked after — until adopted, or until the end of a long, happy life.
Our flagship project says it all: homes instead of cages. Our dogs live in three "Magical Homes". Instead of waiting behind bars, they live in warm houses that give them safety and a sense of family.
👆 The story about us on Israel's Channel 12 (Hebrew)
The Magical Homes are memorial projects honoring loved ones who were murdered and fell in the war of October 7th. In these homes their legacy lives on — through saving lives and giving to animals.
A hero of Israel who defended Kibbutz Kissufim with his body on October 7th. Adi chose Leni — a dog no one else dared approach — and rehabilitated her with endless love.
A ray of light and compassion, murdered at the Nova festival. Shani's great dream was to open a shelter of her own — and we make it come true for her, every single day.
Even from the battlefield in Gaza, Yair never forgot the lost souls he met. Bruce, the pitbull he adopted, carries his legacy on — in his brother's home.
Each of them has come a long way. You can adopt — and if you can't, you can adopt virtually: a monthly sponsorship that covers food, vaccines and care.
We pay 1,200 ILS a month to a foster family for Zoom! All he needs is a temporary home and an open heart.
* Photos are from the organization's daily work. All adoptable dogs with full, up-to-date profiles — on our Yad4 page →
Not everyone can open their home — but everyone can open their heart. Pick a dog from the gallery and accompany them closely with a monthly sponsorship: you'll get updates, photos and videos — and they'll get everything they need.
Real stories from our Facebook page. Same dog, a different life.
Roni & Luna — king and queen of the Magical Home
Roni and Luna grew up together with a lonely elderly man; after he passed away they were thrown into the pound at age 11. We knew their chances of finding a home were slim — but we couldn't let them die without a loving hand. They became the very first residents of the Magical Home named after Adi Tzur, were cared for with endless devotion, and lived far beyond expectations — to almost 14. When Roni's day came, the vet came to him, at home, with all of us hugging him goodbye. That is our promise to every dog: a good old age, at home, with love.
Bruce — love that passes on
A pitbull with a heart of gold, who waited years at the shelter for someone to see past the stigma. Yair Katz was the one who opened his heart and became his best friend. After Yair fell in Gaza, his brother adopted Bruce — because true love, it turns out, simply passes on.
Leni — the dog Adi chose
Leni suffered terrible abuse and waited years at the shelter, so fearful that no one dared approach her. Adi Tzur chose her precisely because of her struggles, and with the patience of an angel gave her back her trust in people. After Adi fell defending Kibbutz Kissufim, his parents adopted Leni — today she is their comfort, and they are her safety.
Rani — this time it's forever
Almost three years ago we pulled Rani out of the pound — one of the sweetest, kindest dogs we've ever met. He was adopted, and we were overjoyed for him. Then came the phone call no rescue wants to get: Rani is coming back. Not because of him — he did nothing wrong. Rani is 4, good and full of love, great with everyone. Now he's looking for one person who will truly promise him: this time it's forever.
I want to be Rani's home
Bell — the angel dog
Amazing with people, kids, babies and all dogs. Indifferent to cats, perfectly house-trained, happy to stay home alone, loves to cuddle and to play. Two years old, healthy and fully cared for. Bell reads every situation and approaches everything with love — she will be an amazing family member in any home.
I want to adopt Bell
Aki — her happy ending is still ahead
Rescued from a junkyard as a puppy. Today she is a young, healthy dog who is amazing with people and kids — and the next chapter of her story, a forever home, is still waiting to be written. Maybe with you?
Stories from our Facebook page — where there's a new update almost every day 🐾
We run entirely on volunteers — in Ramat Efal and across Israel. Every pair of hands, and every heart, makes a real difference.
An hour a week of walking and playing in the fields of Ramat Efal — and very happy ears.
A temporary home for a recovering dog — until a forever home is found. We fund and support everything.
Driving dogs to the vet, to adoptions and to the Magical Homes.
Photos and videos that help every dog find a family faster.
We need your help to keep funding food, medical care and the upkeep of the Magical Homes. Without your support, we cannot keep fighting for the lives of abandoned dogs.
Fast, secure donation from anywhere in the world.
paypal.me/savingthedogs →Secure one-time or monthly donation in ILS.
Secure donation page →Bit: 052-8296622
PayBox: 054-6881116
Beneficiary: Lives of Others
Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank (20)
Branch 539 · Account: 497218
Fill in your details and we'll get back to you — or message us directly on WhatsApp. Before every adoption we hold a get-to-know-you call and a matching questionnaire, to make sure every dog reaches the right home for them.
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