Some of you may remember the puppy Loubar, who was adopted a week or so ago by Sophie, a friend of one of our volunteers. Well so in love has she fallen with Loubar, that she decided to come and adopt his brother, Sumo. Only problem was that Sumo was adopted on Saturday. His departure…
Author: Darcey Dyson
Go Team Freedom!
Some people arrive at the refuge knowing exactly what kind of dog they want, in terms of age, breed and sex. Others just wander round and see where their heart goes. A third type of person knows what they want a dog for. One such person is Isa, and today’s blog is about her and…
One out one in.
As far as adoptions is concerned, today wasn’t exactly stunning. However lots of dog walking took place and the one adoption, that of the puppy, Sumo, did raise morale. His space was quickly taken by a gorgeous female setter, who was found in a nearby village (how many times have we heard that?!) We have…
Four Dog Friday – The Sequel!
Does that sound like a good film title for a follow up to last week’s blog, Four dog Friday? What a coincidence! This is a weekly routine I could get quite used to! Yes, four dogs left us today. I am happy for all of them, but for two in particular. As puppies, Clyde and…
Amazing teamwork takes Polly to freedom!
It has been a busy day or so. As well as all the usual comings (numerous) and goings (far too few) of the refuge, there have been other activities. Thanks to some super-human organisational skills and fabulous networking, Polly, a lab cross who has been at the refuge for almost exactly a year (date of…
Day of mixed news
Three lovely adoptions today. Firstly was that of Frank, one of the puppies who have been staying with Andrew and Lisa. Betty is still looking for a home, but although she will miss her brother, she still has 3 playmates, and hopefully someone will fall for her charms very soon. Frank with his proud new…
Do you ever need English-speaking vet advice? If so, read on!
Well, despite it being the first Sunday of the month, we decided not to open our doors today. We are simply not having enough visitors in this hot weather to justify asking the volunteers, many of whom work full time, to give up their Sunday. The dogs don’t enjoy the heat too much either, so…
Urgent appeal reaps immediate results
Sometimes things happen that just help to restore your faith in humankind. Today three puppies were adopted, but tonight’s blog concerns one of these adoptions in particular. I have told you about our wonderful fostering system, and how these families help puppies on their way to a better life. Some puppies are already badly traumatised…
Four-dog Friday!
Four lucky dogs left the refuge today. Firstly was Bill, the young Podenco. I am delighted that he has found a home, as he has been with us for 6 weeks. That may not sound like very long, but he was just four and a half months old when he arrived, so for him it…
Hoffen’s progress
Not every day can be filled with good news, but sometimes we take solace from aspects of the SPA’s work other than adoptions. Today’s blog is dedicated to Hoffen, who arrived with us 4 weeks ago in a terrible state. He is a Pyrenean Mountain dog, but it was difficult to see this when he…