The public organization for helping homeless animals Umka has been operating since February 2012. During this time, enormous work was carried out: built enclosures, cleared a large platform for walking. An important role in the organization of work was played by students of the Dmitrov State Polytechnic College, who were among the first to respond to the call for help. Boys and girls worked all day, infecting everyone with their enthusiasm. Initially, dogs were brought from Gorshkovo and nearby villages. The number of pets began to grow rapidly. Today, there are many dogs from Dmitrov, Yakhroma and Novo-Sinkovo. But there are good people who, to the best of their ability, took the time to help the shelter.