This Friday, November 13, a special bus will be parked at Staničné námestí in Košice. For a few hours, it will serve as a mobile collection point for donations to help stray animals as part of the annual Havkobus charity campaign.
The campaign has been organized for several years now by the Košice Transportation Company (Dopravný podnik mesta Košice, DPMK) to support the local shelter Únia vzájomnej pomoci ľudí a psov. The organizers say that even everyday items can greatly ease the daily care of abandoned animals.
The face of this year’s campaign is a dog named Noro, who was once rescued from this very shelter. His story serves as a reminder that every donation gives animals a second chance.
How can you help?
The shelter needs items that will help the dogs survive the cold, stay fed, and be well-cared-for. If you’d like to contribute, you can bring:
- Food: canned dog food, salami, dry food (kibble).
- Textiles: old blankets, sheets, towels, bedding, as well as pillows and feather-free blankets.
- Dog supplies: dog beds, collars, and leashes.
- Hygiene supplies: disinfectant, latex gloves, shampoo, and flea treatments.
- Other items: rugs, old clothing that absorbs moisture well.
Where and when?
The collection will take place in a specially equipped DPMK bus.
- When: Friday, November 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Where: Košice, Staničné námestie (near the ticket vending machine).
All collected items and food will be delivered directly to the Únia vzájomnej pomoci ľudí a psov shelter. According to DPMK, everyone can participate: individuals, families, school classes, or companies. Any help is important for the animals waiting for their forever families. This year, the campaign will also be supported by Noro, a rescued dog who has become the face of the campaign.
