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Meet Ginger, A Scared Security Dog From Zambia Who Became A World Traveler
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Meet Ginger, A Scared Security Dog From Zambia Who Became A World Traveler

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Ginger was born in Zambia and was a security dog in a not very nice place (her sister had been beaten to death). She was so scared all the time and used to hide under the cars on the property.

One day, in April, her luck changed drastically. She was rescued by two women who were traveling around Africa living in a Landcruiser.

Ginger went from security dog in Zambia to a world traveler living the adventure every day. She has traveled even more than a lot of people. She has been in Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, in National Parks, trekked mountains, has seen elephants through the window, heard lions roar, paddle boarding in lakes, seen chimpanzees, been in boats,…. and this is still the beginning of their adventure.

Given the conditions of the African dogs, they are starting a project called The Dziko Project to help all the dogs in need here in Africa. Rescuing dogs, going to local schools and teaching the kids about dogs and how to treat them, they even sponsor kids of families who can not afford to send their kids to school, and always with Ginger.

They are totally wild, still don’t have plans and breathe every day as it would be their last. Now they can not imagine any other way to live.

“Being wild and free as much as we can and, of course, trying to make a difference wherever we are.”

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    Ginger was born in Zambia and was a security dog in a not very nice place. She was so scared all the time and used to hide under the cars on the property

    One day, in April, her luck changed drastically. She was rescued by two women who were traveling around Africa living in a Landcruiser

    Ginger went from security dog in Zambia to a world traveler living the adventure every day

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    She has traveled even more than a lot of people and this is still the beginning of their adventure

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    Biologist and Primatologist traveling around the world with Ginger, a rescued Zambian dog, in a Land Cruiser"98. Follow our journey: @nomad.dog @thedzikoproject

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    Nomad Dog

    Nomad Dog

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    Biologist and Primatologist traveling around the world with Ginger, a rescued Zambian dog, in a Land Cruiser"98. Follow our journey: @nomad.dog @thedzikoproject

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    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always felt so bad about poor doggies tied up just to guard someone's property and not being loved. For instance, yesterday I saw an Alabai (Central Asian sheep dog) locked in a small cage outside one property. It's a breed created to walk for miles everyday, yet that pooch simply sat there, in his 130+ lbs glory, looking sadly at us. They probably let him out to patrol in the night, but some dogs are really not that lucky.

    Claire Shamgochian
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should call the police. Animal cruelty should not be allowed. Maybe you could get the dog away from people who would do such a thing as lock a dog up like that.

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    DopethronePunkUk
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just perfect, i'm so happy you gave this beautiful dog the life she deserves, on behalf of all dogs and animal lovers everywhere thank you, much love to you all, Ginger looks so happy, it makes my cold heart warm again.

    KrisF
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad Ginger's happy now. Sadly, this is an issue pretty much everywhere. My sister recently got a German Shepherd from her SIL that was her former fiance's before he got ill. Learned the hard way that for some unknown reason the fiance had been trying to make him a guard dog by abusing him (hitting and shocks) and keeping him locked in a crate for 4+ months. He's only now starting to adjust and act like a normal dog but understandably doesn't do well with crates and she's worried how he'll handle having kids in the house. I will never understand people who abuse animals.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh no that is super sad.... I can imagine. Sending my best wishes your sister's dog. He will kind of be a "normal" dog again, not just that, even more special.

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    ForThe<3ofFloof
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, this makes me happy! I wish there were more people like these two kind women!

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aweee thank you so much my dear for your comment! You can follow our jorney if you would like @thewildsol

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    Full Name
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who doesn't even kill bugs if it's possible to avoid (except spiders at home. F**k spiders), I have to say this is wonderful and is exactly the type of thing I was looking for online before going to bed.

    Martin Forbes
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a beautiful dog, who'll now know nothing but love. When you go back to your own country, hopefully Ginger will get to go to and have many more adventures wherever he goes.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for your comment, yes, Ging is actually in Barcelona now with me freaking out and at the same time loving it! hahaha

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    Jiboo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a lucky girl for you having found her! And vice versa. I'd love to know if there is a story I can follow of both your journeys?

    Capermom
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so heartwarming..! I absolutely love this story... <3

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always felt so bad about poor doggies tied up just to guard someone's property and not being loved. For instance, yesterday I saw an Alabai (Central Asian sheep dog) locked in a small cage outside one property. It's a breed created to walk for miles everyday, yet that pooch simply sat there, in his 130+ lbs glory, looking sadly at us. They probably let him out to patrol in the night, but some dogs are really not that lucky.

    Claire Shamgochian
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should call the police. Animal cruelty should not be allowed. Maybe you could get the dog away from people who would do such a thing as lock a dog up like that.

    Load More Replies...
    DopethronePunkUk
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just perfect, i'm so happy you gave this beautiful dog the life she deserves, on behalf of all dogs and animal lovers everywhere thank you, much love to you all, Ginger looks so happy, it makes my cold heart warm again.

    KrisF
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad Ginger's happy now. Sadly, this is an issue pretty much everywhere. My sister recently got a German Shepherd from her SIL that was her former fiance's before he got ill. Learned the hard way that for some unknown reason the fiance had been trying to make him a guard dog by abusing him (hitting and shocks) and keeping him locked in a crate for 4+ months. He's only now starting to adjust and act like a normal dog but understandably doesn't do well with crates and she's worried how he'll handle having kids in the house. I will never understand people who abuse animals.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh no that is super sad.... I can imagine. Sending my best wishes your sister's dog. He will kind of be a "normal" dog again, not just that, even more special.

    Load More Replies...
    ForThe<3ofFloof
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, this makes me happy! I wish there were more people like these two kind women!

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aweee thank you so much my dear for your comment! You can follow our jorney if you would like @thewildsol

    Load More Replies...
    Full Name
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who doesn't even kill bugs if it's possible to avoid (except spiders at home. F**k spiders), I have to say this is wonderful and is exactly the type of thing I was looking for online before going to bed.

    Martin Forbes
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a beautiful dog, who'll now know nothing but love. When you go back to your own country, hopefully Ginger will get to go to and have many more adventures wherever he goes.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for your comment, yes, Ging is actually in Barcelona now with me freaking out and at the same time loving it! hahaha

    Load More Replies...
    Jiboo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a lucky girl for you having found her! And vice versa. I'd love to know if there is a story I can follow of both your journeys?

    Capermom
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so heartwarming..! I absolutely love this story... <3

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