When Jolf, a street dog from Ethiopia, came to Sweden, he was quite shy. His matron Nanna Helsén started a forum for dog owners and Jolf finally got playmates.
"But I realized that dogs, just like humans, are individuals who don't fit with everyone, but finding the right one was a huge joy for both him and me.
A greater need in sparsely populated areas
Just over a year ago, she decided to start a dating app for dog owners and the dogs. So far, around 20,000 have been registered, and they often remain even when a new partner has been found.
"Most of the dogs live in the cities, but the need is at least as great in sparsely populated areas," says Nanna Helsén.
Hear the dog owners in Ljusdal – and meet Shetland sheepdog Linus and his new friend the mixed breed Luna.