Arrival at Schipol on 1st April ...

Odette was on hand, helping the adopters and introducing them to their new darlings. Thanks to her for all her hard work. It was a long day, she says, but definitely worth it.

On the right Danielle Woessel with Passenger. On the left Helen Asselman with Rose and in the centre Ed Asselman with Evelin.

When it's raining at El Refugio ...

... we put on our raincoats, snuggle up near the fire and ...

... stay in the basket, inside.

Sleffer - happy in his forever home.

                This is lovely Sleffer. Vivien sent this photo to Fabienne. She says 'Just received this photo of Sleffer. He's living in Cabopino - and doesn't he look great.

Courage, patience, compassion and joy ...

Two Legged Boxer Duncan Lou Who - First Trip to the Beach

Published on Mar 22, 2014

World famous and inspirational Duncan Lou Who the two legged boxer puppy goes to the beach for the first time, along with Mane ( who was featured in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and The Shake Book ) , Rou, Ducky and Miso. Duncan was born with severely deformed rear legs that had to be removed. He has a wheel chair, but can't stand to use it. So we let him be free and just walk on his two legs. There is some slow motion in this video, but NONE of the video has been sped up, this gives you an idea of how fast Duncan really it. All footage taken with a GoPro Hero 3.

Brita - gentle giant

Brita was frightened at first but she's now happy with people. One of our interns says that she's a sweet teddy bear. She really wouldn't hurt a fly - every morning when you arrive she is ready to greet you and have a lovely cuddle. Indeed it's hard to walk past her without giving her a hug - she deserves it and is happy to cuddle you back. She really likes to play with the other dogs too and welcomes new people. In short, a lovely dog.

A big softie, who loves her cuddles.

Hug, please!

Water play!

Taking a friend for a walk.

Arrivals ...

Denise Lansdale, who does such a wonderful job organising our adoptions from Spain, has written on the Dutch blog - "On 25th March, three wonderful ACE dogs were welcomed at Eindhoven Airport. It was very emotional, overwhelming. Thanks also to Tarifa's new owners for the leads, which will be very welcome in Spain. "

         

Cassandra

   

Lira

Tarifa

Group photo and group hug.

Poor, frightened Bluet

Bluet - Blue in English - got his name in the saddest way. Already neglected, with very little food, roaming the streets, even though he had a boss, the poor dog was set upon by a nasty gang of youths. These sadists hit him over and over again and then painted him blue. Yes, really, with blue paint.  If an old lady hadn't intervened, they would have clubbed him to death. His boss cared even less than before, but luckily one of our volunteers took him over.

When he arrived at the Refugio he was terrified, shaking all over and covered in blue paint. It was everywhere and took a long, long time to clean off. He had mange and wounds and the paint and blood stuck to his poor little body. We managed to get it all off and to make him more comfortable.

Such a little dog. Such abuse. Apart for looking after him physically, we also needed to build up his confidence and restore his faith in people. Just look at those eyes and that dear little face.

Is that a smile on Bluet's face? He is certainly more confident now and greets you enthusiastically. So, little Bluet, we think you are now ready for a lovely, forever home and family.