Some of you may have noticed that we have been a bit quiet at DRC of late. But as ever things have been going on behind the scenes, and we are still here, although now concentrating more on dogs who are looking for homes urgently for various reasons. First of all we would like to…
DRC / SCPA Tick and Flea Control Appeal.
We are fast approaching the season in France where the vets are inundated with scratching pets who inevitably have fleas and ticks or an allergy to flea bites. Ticks and fleas are the most common ectoparasities in dogs and cats, and fleas will happily jump from one host to another. Why this matters? If you…
Millie has found a new home.
Gorgeous Mille, a 2 ½ years old English Setter is in need of a new home. Millies mum has written the following : Millie is a very gentle, affectionate and loving dog and enjoys being stroked and petted. She has never shown any aggression to people or other dogs and has been socialized with…
Winter Kennel Heating Appeal
Hi, here we are again and yet again it is to make an appeal on behalf of the ScPA, where the dogs are starting to suffer in the cold. Yes, in this part of the world it seems that it is either too hot or too cold. If you are in a concrete box at…
SUMMER APPEAL BY THE SCPA
It’s hot hot HOT and our beloved dogs are roasting in their kennels. So the ScPA is are launching its summer appeal. We are trying to find a sponsor for each kennel at the refuge. The cost of this, €25, will pay for the following: A light spray system which humidifies the kennel with water,…
Nina – ADOPTED!
When Nina arrived at the ScPA she was scared and had her six month old pup with her. Puppy was quickly adopted by one of our fauve lovers and we thought that it would benefit mum if we could get her into a foster home. Putting a timid dog in an experienced foster home…
JAVA – NEEDS A FOSTER HOME
If you have been following DRC for a while, you might remember the post we did in January about the 13 dogs who had arrived at the refuge following an intervention by the cruelty inspectors. Well one of those poor dogs is still waiting for a home, and we feel that maybe a foster home…
HELP – WE NEED FOSTER FAMILIES!
Darcey and I had a little walk around the ScPA and it was shocking to see how full we were and how many dogs there were who need a little more attention than our hard working staff can provide! We had a chat to the staff who agreed that it would be much better for…
Beau has been Rehomed!
Beautiful Beau is a 2 year old male border collie who is looking for an active home with owners who have the time for a young, highly intelligent boy. Beau is a loving, inquisitive boy who loves cuddles and being part of family life. For that reason, we would like a family who are training…
Saving them is just the beginning….
Those of you who follow either DRC or the ScPA on Facebook will have seen the news story about the 13 dogs who were recently rescued from the most horrendous living conditions close to Carcassonne. The dogs were found in dirty cages inside old and abandoned cars, they were cold, alone and starving. It took…