I am quite active on Facebook and people draw my attention to certain (usually dog-related) stories very often this way. Today I was shocked to read about a German shepherd who was in rescue and about to go to his forever home this Friday when a tennis ball thrown for him in play lodged straight…
Category: Latest News
When size matters!
The weather was quite a bit cooler today, so the volunteers made the most of it and took as many dogs as possible out for walks or played with others in the parks. Michele was there with her trusty camera, and she took photos of the dogs, which will hopefully give their adoption chances a…
Adopters are like buses…..
As we all know, the Internet never sleeps. Those of us who help administer the SPA Facebook pages (both dogs and cats; the pages are separate), know this only too well. Equally many of us liaise with potential adopters via our own websites, such as this one, its French version, or other sites, forums or…
A happy visit and an appeal.
Yesterday I mentioned that Dominique and I had been to visit a couple of old friends and that I would tell you more tomorrow. Well, here we go. When I said “old friends”, only one of them is old. The other is just a puppy and they have been homed together. The fact that Dominique…
The return of Eduard and bath day for Balthazar!
Not every day can be like yesterday, with its two fabulous adoptions. But there is always something to be happy about, if you look hard enough. After a couple of days, Sven’s owners have been in touch, so this dog should be leaving us next week. I don’t have the full story, but the main…
A miracle for Julia.
I promised some good news tonight, and have I got news for you! Today saw the adoption of Julia. Yes, Julia, the staffie cross. Category one, dangerous dog, blah blah blah. Julia had been brought to the SPA in November 2012 by our cruelty inspector. She had been found in a cellar and doubtless used…
Arrival of another puppy……
The fourth of yesterday’s arrivals found her owner today, which was good news. What was not such good news was the fact that the message Carole left on the answerphone of the official owners did not reach the dog’s current owners straight away. Fifi had been given away and the change had not been notified…
Four arrivals and more animal cruelty
Today was not the best of days at the SPA, with four new canine arrivals, only one of whom was identified and one of whom had to go through hell before reaching our door There was one reservation, but news of that will emerge when the lucky dog leaves. So for tonight I will just…
A change of life for Rafael
The weather was hot and humid today, but dog walking was possible, so dog walking was done. Thanks to those who came along, devoted as ever. We did have one adoption, that of five year old German shepherd, Rafael. He had arrived in the refuge at the beginning of June, after a very unsettled life….
A sad farewell to foster dog, Alfi.
Today was a very sad one for the refuge and especially for two of our most devoted supporters. I blogged about Fred and Margaret in June 2013, saying the following: “Several months ago a couple arrived at the refuge to adopt a dog as a playmate for their own dog. I chatted to them briefly…