November 03, 2015

Podenco of the Week : Henley



Our dear Henley 

Henly is a real 'People Doggie' who is blossoming day by day. What he needs now is a family of his own. Who will take this playful, darling Podenco into there home and love him forever. He will repay your love in spades. You can read more of his story here.




A handsome lad, medium to small with all the lovely characteristics of the breed.



Such an angel. Just look at those eyes!



A real 'people' doggie.



Henly loves to be around us in the Refugio.


November 02, 2015

This week ...





  

Our wonderful escorts at the airport. There they go, our doggies, set off on the first part of their journey to their forever homes!


 

Back at the Refugio, work continues on the renovation.



Cheerful colours to lift the spirits.


   

Busy. Busy. Busy.


  

                                      Danny hard at work.                    Kennels taking shape.
   


Fronske, the little rascal!



Happy puppies.



Jalina - getting better, little by little.



Ton and Janny already with us for 10 long years ...  Friends for ever 



Our Aiden with Lisa



Dear sweet Bertje, playing King of the Castle.



Fronske in the clinic for his castration operation.

 

Imelda and Mary exchanging ideas, with our Stewie lying on the table!



Two of our darling cats.


Mommy and her eleven puppies!



Kia with her daycare Dad....


... and her daycare Mum.


Bad weather causes problems.


More of our pussy cats - in their cat basket.

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One of our many cuties. So, so sweet.
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October 31, 2015

Happy Halloween!



Update: Roos






Sweet Roos

Roos (formerly Rosa), has now been with us for over a year. In the beginning she really needed to get used to us. And we to her, of course. We already had a very sweet and relaxed labrador but Roos quickly became anxious, barked a lot and walked nervously through the house. 

Because we wanted to give her the best possible attention, with the help of Joe, an behavioralist, we have quickly helped her come out of her shell. Roos is still very sweet course but has found her place. 

She came from a foster home where she had a blast, with a few other dogs and only a foster'mama. With us there was also a husband, children and a dog. Which is difficult when you're afraid of men and a lot of strange people!

She soon came on by leaps and bounds and now loves nothing more than to run and sniff in the woods or meadows, but she also loves to be on your lap! She's a real cuddle bunny!

She now challenges us to play with her, she pulls our Labrador's ears and she bites his legs gently  to challenge him to play, so cute!

In other words, its all going very well with Roos. We are very pleased that we have taken her into our family and we're crazy about her! 

Greetings

Nancy Bouman-Hulshof



Roos and her brother. 



By the fire

Ignorance!



More Snapshots from the Refugio - 29th October



Measuring floor tiles



Checking.



Floor laying in progress.



Plastering.



Lisa with one of our adorable Galgos.



Kisses from Lisa.



In the Clinic.


You shall not pass! Miguel, Danny and Imelda with a reluctant one.





That's better.



King of the Castle!



In the rest room with a furry one.

Jalina: victim of cruel neglect


Skin and Bones


I was once a popular French bulldog, until I got sick ...

These are fashionable dogs: small, nice flat little faces, cute and cuddly.

They're a breed that needs a lot of attention, consistent training and discipline.

If they don't get this, you'll get a real pig in the house! They are also very sensitive healthwise: eyes, skin, respiratory problems, you name it they are susceptible. Most owners know that and act accordingly. Others neglect them and that's how Jalina came to us.

She was one of many dogs who belonged to a lady. But when her mistress got into difficulties, because of the economic crisis, everything went wrong and she sought the help of many people to save her dogs.

Jalina is very ill, has just about every health problem that you do not want to have: and she's skin and bones - unimaginable. We try to make it better now. Slowly, step by step.

She's a very grateful dog and courageous too, so brave! Her friendly nature makes you really melt. Unfortunately, she has a long way to go ... Keep your fingers crossed that it will be fine!


Such a pretty little dog, despite her miserable health problems.



Fingers crossed that she will get better.