Nicholas just gave us a scare!
Nicholas had his endoscopy! And they found what is wrong! The foreign object we saw on his first X-rays has disappeared, probably swallowed and excreted, but it left scar tissue …
Nicholas had his endoscopy! And they found what is wrong! The foreign object we saw on his first X-rays has disappeared, probably swallowed and excreted, but it left scar tissue …
Lucky’s chemotherapy is working! And absolutely no side effects! His name is bringing him luck after all he has been through. He’s such a happy dog now… after battling four …
Nicholas had a CT scan but the foreign body in his oesophagus has moved… yet he still cannot eat other than in liquid form. The next step is an endoscopy. …
Nicholas is a kitten we just rescued. He has severely damaged eyes, but his eyes are not the only problem. Additionally, he has a foreign object lodged in his esophagus, …
Look at him, they left him abandoned with his eyes destroyed ! Read More »
Today we celebrate that Winston has left the hospital and arrived at his new home in the Big House.Now, for the first time, he has the freedom to run and …
Nano has had the second surgery on his leg! Only his hips to go! We’ll have to wait until he has recovered from today, but he’s doing absolutely great! It …
It’s time for Nano’s next surgery! After this, his front legs will be working properly again… Nano is a real character, enormous and incredibly laid back, he is never in …
Roy has had his MRI scan… he is such a good dog! It took a couple of hours and he had to be sedated, but he’s back in the Great …
Ruby is in trouble… she is still in intensive care, and despite the fact that her blood tests have improved, and her lungs are clear according to her X-rays, she …
Ruby is a young street cat. She has been fighting to survive in a hostile environment all her life, but was hit by a car when crossing the road, a …
Winston… look at him today! This puppy is taking everything in his stride and has certainly adapted to living in the clinic (for the time being) for his post-op care. …
Today an update on Roy and Gigi! Roy is being kept as comfortable and happy as possible while our neurologist determines the best course of surgical action to take. Indeed, …
Winston is doing great! After such a long and complex surgery come thorough checks that everything is evolving as it should. There is no infection, and he is happily wandering …
Baby, please don’t worry, everything will be okay! Read More »
Seven hours… that’s how long Winston’s surgery was, a long time for a puppy and a long time for his surgeon. The first plate wasn’t adapting correctly, so they used …
Winston, the puppy with a broken jaw, is in surgery… he has some necrotic tissue in his mouth, which could lead to post-op problems, but he cannot wait. So it’s …
Four months old and already mistreated and left for useless… Winston is only a tool for a hunter, a broken tool to be discarded, tossed away. One man’s trash is …
Baby Winston is a podenco, a hunting dog… we don’t know how his jaw was fractured on both sides but we do know that this was reason enough for the …
Look at his broken mouth… brutal abuse of a small puppy! Read More »
Dumped at a gas station, Matthew was being fed by the kind employees, but even so was starting to deteriorate. A week at the Pink House with medication and he …
Lucky had a complete blood test before administering his first dose of chemotherapy… and then it was administered at the Great House. No side effects so far! And Lucky is …
There are monsters living among us… and here is the proof! Puppy Roy was beaten on the top of his neck so hard that he has been internally decapitated… it’s …
Brutal attack on puppy separates his head from his neck! Read More »
He’s just a puppy! 7 or 8 months old, living on the streets, fending for himself, with evil people wanting him gone. Roy is in pain, he has a strange …
They beat this puppy so hard that his head separated from his neck! Read More »
Nano went for a check-up and now we have a date for his next surgery on his second front leg… May 22nd! He’s completely relaxed, as normal, and ready for …
Today is our first raffle… a new way of fundraising for our rescue organisation, and a new way of helping us continue saving the lives of animals that would otherwise …
Noa was operated… and everything went well, even better that expected! She was discharged into her foster’s care the very same day! The surgeons did a wonderful job and at …
Noa has gone into surgery to remove the tumour from her lip… and we all await the outcome. We will have news very soon.In the meantime, Nancy has never wanted …
Although he is recovering amazingly from his critical condition, Lucky now has a lymphoma beneath his tongue. This is a personal plea today. One of our own dogs recently passed …
Lucky was rescued in a critical condition, with four serious parasitic diseases and completely blind. We have been treating him for them and he has shown a will to live …
It’s about Lucky! He is facing his biggest battle! Read More »
Mocca has gone through so much, and she really deserves a wonderful family to live with. After seeing her owner die, and being terrified while on the street tied to …
Amazing transformation! Abused dog that lived in fear and terror has a new life! Read More »
Noa is feeling much better! She still has rhinitis, which has become chronic in her system, but the antibiotics have worked and she is now ready for surgery, which will …
She only wanted someone to love her, and ended up in a kill shelter! Read More »
We groomed Nano… what else do I need to say? I’ll just remind you that Nano is as happy and relaxed as he is thanks to your help.Please donate, help …
What a transformation! Lucky has gone from waiting to die on the roadside to happiness and joy! His ailments are all being treated, and Lucky is holding on to life …
Noa’s tissue analysis results are in… she has a plasmocytoma! This is a great result… plasmocytomas are usually benign! It could also possibly enable the surgeons to resect a smaller …
Two weeks ago I woke up with difficulties to focus my eyes, a few hours later my left eye was malfunctioning and I had developed double vision.I was rushed to …
Molly was rescued 15 months ago, alone in the wilderness with a broken leg. After a successful surgery, she went to live with a wonderful lady… but now she needs …
Rescued at 18 years of age, Linda is now 21 years old… a grand old dame. She can’t see very well and has to be helped to eat, but she’s …
Noa has come so far… we cannot leave her alone now! She had your help in the past and now she needs it again. Now that she has a good …
People from the world over rally to save this dog! Read More »
Noa is one of our own… you helped us save her once, against all odds. When discharged the first time, she then lost her adopter, Greig, to a heart attack. …
Rocky was rescued 6 years ago, found in a garbage container, in a terrible state… riddled with leishmaniasis and with urinary problems. Rocky is the smallest of the dogs living …
This dog was thrown in the garbage… now he rules my life! Read More »
Lucky happily continues to wait for his biopsy results, spending time with his new friends and enjoying life in general… and I wait to see whether my eye problem resolves …
And my own future… will enfold here over the next few days, weeks and months. I would love you to join me on this journey. But our animals are still …
Lucky has gone to the Great House, to continue his treatment there, surrounded by his new friends. He will be returning to the clinic for regular check-ups and specialist visits. …
Lucky has been seen again by the eye specialist, and his left eye definitely has some vision! Both of them are improving, so we continue to wait for a third …
Moises comes for a second session with Mocca… what a difference! After a month not being able to get near her, this dog’s fears and insecurities are collapsing around her… …
Amazing! Mocca allows us to touch her for the first time! Read More »
Lucky is slowly progressing. His eyes are better, his ears are better, he has a good appetite, although we are going to make sure that he has no problems in …
Victor’s fosterer was having problems with him on walks… he would apparently attack other dogs, on leash or not. A visit to our behaviour expert has given her the tools …
This dog is attacking and out of control… what do we do now? Read More »
Rocco is out of surgery! His mastocytoma was removed, with wide margins, and he was neutered in the same procedure. Now we need to cross our fingers that the mastocytoma …
We rescued Rocco from isolation, but a lump on his side has turned out to be a mastocytoma… a very aggressive kind of tumour. It has to be removed without …
Mocca’s owner, a gentleman with mental issues and a drug addiction problem, died outside his own house. The first responders tied his dog to a railing and left. We rescued …
Fearful, aggressive dog under control in just one hour! Read More »
It’s time to see how Elektra is doing. After being diagnosed with a serious heart problem and a renal abscess, she’s been much happier with the treatment she has been …
Today we took Anita for a check-up, as she has developed a lump next to her spaying incision site. She’s fine… it’s a soft tissue reaction to the surgery. Anita …
Lucky was visited by the ophthalmologist… and things are looking better than expected! He is not completely blind and, with the treatment he is receiving, his sight should improve even …
Lucky has seen the cardiologist… his heartworm has not yet affected his heart! This is wonderful news and will make his recovery a little easier. His next visitor will be …
Lucky is feeling much more comfortable now… no more fleas, no more matted coat, no more hunger and no more pain. And today he had a bath! The filth he …
Abandoned, starved dog gets a bath for the first time! Read More »
Lucky was sedated to cleanse his wounds today… it’s difficult to know where to start. His condition is absolutely appalling. Today we started to cure his visible injuries, which will …
Heart-breaking! You have never seen a dog so sad! Read More »
Lucky has been suffering for a very long time… when he was rescued he had given up and was waiting to die. He has multiple health conditions, for which he …
Look at this… dog without hope rescued at the last minute! Read More »
He has been found by the roadside, too weak to continue. Thin as a rake and covered in fleas, we have called him Lucky. His condition is so terrible, that …
Please look at this dog’s face… it’s a miracle he is alive! Read More »
Physiotherapy for Gigi! She is recovering from her elbow surgery well… the poor baby has to get used to walking with a stiff front leg, but she will get there, …
Gigi has returned for a follow-up check on her elbow surgery, and while she is there… we make sure she will never have puppies again! She takes it all in …
A year after Macarena was rescued from a terrible life of neglect, left to fend for herself on the streets, she is now ready to find her own family. Please …
Anita has been lucky! While recovering from her pneumothorax, her jaw fracture has healed itself! This avoids the need for surgery and post-op recovery. She’s ready to go! Now we’ll …
The world is struggling in these very hard times. When household income suffers so do families’ charity commitments, and we understand. Our monthly donations have fallen by nearly 15% in …
Has your dog every swallowed anything odd? Dickens decided to laugh at us all and chewed and swallowed a roll of sellotape… which remains nowhere to be seen, either inside …
There’s been an accident… Dickens was rushed to the vet! Read More »
Aiming at achieving “peace” between all our rescue dogs, so they can all enjoy the garden for longer… we are working hard at new introductions. It’s challenging but we are …
Coco needs a home! He’s now being fostered with me… but he really needs a home of his own. As you can see, he is an absolutely amazing dog! Come …
Elektra has stopped eating again, so back to the hospital she goes, to find out what is going on. She not only has renal problems but also an enlarged heart, …
Dog with massive heart learns to live one day at a time… Read More »
Gigi has left the hospital! Martina explains why she cannot adopter her… and why her love for her has led her to make this decision. Thank you for loving her …
All the love in the world couldn’t keep them together! Read More »
Remember Mocca? Tied to a wall by the first responders who went to collect her owner’s body, it took us 3 days to rescue her. She went to the Great …
Dog chained to wall waits in vain for owner to return… Read More »
Anita is still with us! Thanks to our fast-thinking vets she has survived the pneumothorax derived from what appears to be a fall from considerable height. She is such a …
Kitty survives massive fall from building, but the story’s not over yet! Read More »
Anita has fallen from a great height… and there are no owners in sight. She has pneumothorax, and is fighting to breathe, together with a possible jaw fracture. This kitty …
Emergency! She fell from a building and now she can’t breathe! Read More »
Noa! We accompanied her to see the ophthalmologist… and she is looking absolutely wonderful! Her foster loves her dearly and, as she is also a veterinarian, not even her tiny …
Bambi is home! Bambi has finally been adopted 10 minutes away from my home. I will miss him, and so will the rest of my pack, but now we have …
Elektra is out of the hospital! The prognosis is not good, as she has a very serious heart problem, dilated cardiomyopathy, but she will have everything that she needs to …
Finally, great news… Elektra has left the hospital! Read More »
Gigi’s third and final surgery is over! We performed an elbow arthrodesis, and the operation was a success! Now she just needs some physiotherapy to help her healing process. You …
The time for Gigi’s final surgery has come! Next week we will de operating on her broken elbow! Her first two surgeries went well and she is already starting to …
Mocca’s owner died and the first responders left her chained to the wall… and nobody came back. It has taken us 5 days to catch her, she is so scared! …
We rescue a dog whose owner died… they left her chained to the wall! Read More »
Elektra has been seen by a cardiology specialist, and the result is devastating. As well as everything else, she has a severe dilated cardiopathy! This is a very serious condition …
Elektra is in trouble! Our vet has asked for a second opinion, together with a CT scan, so we have taken her to our hospital. So far, they have detected …
After 8 1/2 years of living in complete isolation and neglect, today Freddie is sleeping in a real home, with good people (me, basically) and with some dogs to play …
Alma did it! We did it! From her rescue 6 months ago, in brutal pain from a huge tumour on her leg, and after being shot at, she is now …
Look at this! Dog with huge tumour gets an amazing new life! Read More »
We visit Gigi to see how she is doing after her cruciate ligament surgery… and she’s a true fighter. Some gentle physiotherapy will soon have her using that rear leg, …
even after all the abuse, she still loves people! Read More »
Alma now faces the last step of her rescue journey. She has to travel to Luxembourg, to join a family that already has two dogs, a family that understands dogs, …
She gets on well with all the other dogs, including the grumpy ones! She was left for months tied to a tree with a broken leg, and look at her …
Freddie has been operated! And everything went well! Now I will be taking him home with me as a foster… until we find him a loving home. Freddie really deserves …
Freddy has had no human contact for years and today he needed a bath before he goes into surgery to remove that tumour. Everything is new for him and he …
Freddie was rescued from a plot of land after living in complete isolation for more than 8 years! He is understandably wary of people. He hasn’t seen many and those …
This dog was kept prisoner all his life, but nobody cares… Read More »
Can you imagine living in isolation for 8 long years, 8 summers, 8 winters… completely alone and ignored? When we heard about Freddie’s predicament, we didn’t hesitate to rescue him, …
Shocking! Dog forced to spend a lifetime in isolation! Read More »
Gigi has been operated! It took 5 hours for our surgeon to remove the incorrect plate and the rod that had been causing her so much pain, and to replace …
Clarita has two broken front legs… both with fractures at the same height. This is absolutely consistent with a blow with a rod or stick. One of those fractures perforated …
This dog lived in hell… this is her last chance! Read More »
Clarita is a galga, a hunting dog. She was rescued from her owner, who had done nothing about her two broken front legs, and may even have broken them himself. …
Look at this! Someone broke her two front legs with a steel bar! Read More »
Victor had his first surgery! He needs an arthroscopy on both of his front legs, and today was the day. Fortunately, the post-op period for this kind of intervention is …
Dog abandoned in the middle of the road was in terrible pain! Not any more… Read More »
Jack worked herding sheep until he broke his leg, and then… he continued to work, in constant pain and misery. When we rescued him we realised what a wonderful dog …
Dog forced to work with a broken leg suffered for months until a miracle happened! Read More »
Gigi will be operated on Friday! She is very uncomfortable although we are managing her pain. We will begin with her back leg, which is suffering from a botched surgery …
Our physiotherapist makes her first visit of the year to the Great House. All our dogs look forward to her visits, which leave them in a state of relax, and …
Dog that spent years on the streets meets baby for the first time! Read More »
Mary’s surgery was a success! It lasted over 4 hours… 2 surgeons, an anaesthesiologist, 2 vet techs and ourselves. Mary’s tumour weighed nearly 8 kilos! Unbelievable! Now comes the post-op …
Amazing! You have never seen anything like this! Read More »
Tomorrow is Mary’s day! She will be going into surgery to remove the huge mass on her leg. Two surgeons, two anaesthesiologists and a stock of blood products will be …
Great news! Neglected dog gets the go ahead! Everything is ready! Read More »
Gigi has been unlucky so far in her life. First she was banished to a flat roof where she lived alone. When she was so terrified of a storm that …
Dog stuck on a roof leaps to freedom but breaks her legs… Read More »
Gigi has lived on a flat roof all her life, in all weathers, extreme heat and the cold and rain of winter. One night the storm scared her so much …
Dog cries in pain after falling from roof and breaking two legs! Read More »
The stories of 7 rescues that helped to grow this community of animal lovers… summarised at the end of the year. We need to keep growing, day by day… there …
Mary continues her treatment in hospital pending the surgery that she needs. Her anaemia is improving and it won’t be long until she goes into the operating room. For Mary …
Victor, Marco, Elektra, Thor, Lola, Hannibal and Alma… just 7 of our rescues this year that touched your hearts. We had some losses, and that really hurt, but we keep …
Molly is back at the hospital. For the past few weeks she has been feeling pain in her back. We need to help her. Please donate, help me continue saving …
Woman visits her old dog at the hospital. They end up crying Read More »
Mary’s mass is cleansed every day prior to her upcoming surgery. She has made friends with everyone at the hospital… it hurts to think how she has been treated all …
Before Mary can go into surgery she needs a CT scan, to see whether the mass is affecting bones or muscles. As we see today, her surgery will be much …
Neglected dog gets a CT scan… we have the results! Read More »
Mary is a mastiff, considered a working breed in rural Spain. A guard dog, for a house, a farm, a piece of land… rarely do we see a mastiff visit …
We save a neglected dog with a “monster” growing on her leg! Read More »
Mary is a mastiff and she had an owner… hard to believe that someone watched this mass grow on her and did nothing about it; hard to believe, but true! …
Look at this! I have never seen anything like it! Read More »
Victor is suffering… he has an invisible condition, which causes pain. He cannot take pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication for the rest of his life. His condition can be resolved, …
Victor was rescued a couple of weeks ago from the roadside. An apparently healthy, although malnourished dog, he was able to go straight into foster. But… he has started limping, …
Many of our rescues are affected by leishmaniasis, a condition that is endemic in our country. It is also very misunderstood, among the general population and veterinarians alike, in countries …
Flesh-eating parasite making its way to North America! Read More »
Today we join Nano at the groomers. Don’t get too excited, he certainly doesn’t! You’ve heard of calm dogs… Nano is another dimension of calm! Stress just isn’t in his …
Cookie was left to be euthanized by his family when they decided it was not worth finding out what was wrong with him. Since his rescue, we have discovered he …
Our rescues do not end when the animals are safe, indeed, that is just the beginning. Many of our rescues are adopted, but other stay with us for the rest …
Maribel’s baby has been born, mother and daughter are doing fine, and life goes on in our rescue centres. Jack had surgery about 10 days ago to repair a cruciate …
Our rescue is the final home for countless animals with health problems that make them very hard to adopt out… paralysed, incontinent, unstable on their feet, you name it. But …
It has been a very hard year, for everyone. Charities, especially, if they survived the pandemic, are suffering from the effects of inflation due to geopolitical reasons. Our costs are …
We were worried about Jack. After his surgery, despite it being a success, he wasn’t using the leg and it had swollen significantly. We immediately took him to the hospital …
Bonita jumped from a flat roof in an attempt to fear fireworks, and was left in pain for 10 days with two broken legs. During her time at the hospital, …
Lola’s time on earth has ended… We don’t know what her life was like, until near the end when she was rescued, a tired old dog that had been hit …
Now weighing 60 kilos, and with her sight partially returned, Elektra needs her own family to hug! Because hugging is what she does best! She lives happily at the Pink …
She just wanted to be loved… but they neglected and abandoned her! Read More »
It’s a busy and cold morning at the Great House, and I am taking Lola for a veterinary check-up. Cookie has a new 4-wheel chair and Scotty and Nancy want …
I need your help today! Let’s find Alma’s new family before Christmas! Alma has responded amazingly to the love, care and patience of our team at the Great House and …
Today you see the extent of our commitment to the animals we rescue. Scotty had the enormous luck of finding an amazing adopter, an adopter willing to handle his incontinence …
Five years later, Scotty is back at the shelter! Read More »
Today we show you Jack’s surgery to repair his cruciate ligament, which must have been causing him pain for months. He travels to the Pink House for his post-op care, …
Jack is nearly ready for his surgery, but we have time for some seriously overdue pampering. He cannot go into an operating room with all that filth… so we have …
Amazing transformation of a dog neglected for years! Read More »
Jack was a working dog… loyal to his owner. And then, an accident… he broke his leg! What did the owner do? Nothing! Jack has been lame for months now, …
One of the saddest pictures we’d ever seen… a dog, with what looked like a broken leg and his head hanging dejectedly in the pouring rain. Unable to catch him, …
NEW RESCUE! Dog made to work for months with a broken leg! Read More »
Today I need your help! Please help me to find a family for Bruno! Bruno’s adoption in the US has unfortunately been cancelled, through no fault of his own. Bruno …
Amazing dog loses his family… help me find him a new one! Read More »
Our physiotherapist visits the Great House to help Gloria recover from her recent surgery. She also checks out Cookie and Nancy… Gloria enjoys the attention and will soon be running …
Alma is losing all her fears, although she is not a fan of the camera. Now off leash, she wanders around the Great House wherever she wishes. Surprisingly, she prefers …
Look at her eyes… Alma is asking you to take her home! Read More »
After Noa’s adopter, Greig, sadly passed away, she was fortunate enough to be fostered by one of his friends, a caring veterinary surgeon. We paid Noa a visit yesterday. As …
Maribel is leaving on maternity leave just before the end of the month. We are looking for someone to work at the Great House while she is caring for her …
Tesla was only the sweetest puppy when he was rescued, having been born with a deformed and useless leg. Unfortunately, the only solution was to amputate. Tesla, however, had captured …
Abandoned dog loses his leg… then something great happens! Read More »
While driving back from the Great House, what do we come across but a dog wandering listlessly across the road. He is much too thin and has obviously been abandoned. …
He was abandoned in the middle of the road…we saved his life! Read More »
As you know, Alma is a dog that has truly gone through unimaginable hell. What a story she would tell us if she could! Today we show you her mornings …
We rescued Adrian when he was about to be used for dog fighting. He stayed with us for some time, but was adopted a couple of years ago by one …
They wanted him to fight other dogs, but Adrian didn’t want to fight! Read More »
Today we bring you a summary of Gloria’s second and final surgery. The trauma surgeon was able to remove a bone fragment that was causing her pain and preventing her …
Gloria was tied to a tree with a broken leg! They just waited for someone to rescue her, and we did. She recovered well from her surgery until… a small …
We rescued India as a puppy, when she was literally dying from malnutrition, because of a heart condition. The surgery to solve that problem left her with megaoesophagus, a condition …
What does Cookie do all day? While we decide whether to take a biopsy or not, take a step into his life at the Great House, where he not only …
Today’s video brings you into Alma’s life at the Great House. She is calm and happy… completely at ease with our team. These are her first steps towards a joyful …
A day in the life of Cookie and Gloria! Everyone loves taking Cookie for walks, and Cookie thinks they’re wonderful! Are his front legs a little stronger or is it …
Today’s video shows an exciting day for both Cookie and Gloria! Gloria will have her second surgery in a weeks’ time, so we take her to the Great House for …
Seven years ago we rescued a puppy… a puppy that was extremely sick, so sick that we weren’t sure that she would survive. She spent months in our hospital but …
Watch the amazing transformation of little puppy… seven years later! Read More »
Cookie is still without a diagnosis… nothing more specific than peripheral neuropathy or a neuromuscular condition. He is receiving pharmacological treatment but we are also taking the homeopathic route. Today …
Cookie’s not doing well… we are trying everything to save his life! Read More »
Alma has bonded with Maribel and is bonding with the rest of our team, as long as they are females… she is still extremely scared of men, confirming our suspicions …
Sometimes we have to rescue animals in special situations… when this happens, we do not do what is convenient but what we think is right! Cora was such a case, …
This video was hidden until today… watch before it is taken down! Read More »
We are still waiting for different test results for Cookie, although it is sadly becoming clearer that his condition is progressive… Cookie cannot keep living in a hospital cage. So …
This is beautiful… Cookie has left the hospital! Read More »
Cookie is not getting any better… pending the results of his muscle biopsy, our neurologist fears a possible degenerative neuromuscular condition. And so do we. While waiting for the test …
Five years ago… Maya lived in a desolate place, alone and sick. One rainy night we got her out of there and drove for hours to bring her to our …
About 7 or 8 years ago we rescued two crossbreed puppies, Mandy and Nelson. Mandy was very sociable and was adopted in Finland soon afterwards. Nelson was not initially good …
What do we know about Alma’s past? We know that she is not very old. We know that she was living alone and fending for herself for a very long …
Today we are grieving. Early this morning, Hannibal’s body shut down. Our hearts are broken. We wanted to show you Hannibal in a loving home, curled up on a sofa, …
We end the week with an update on Hannibal and Gloria, both still in hospital, and sweet Alma, now recovering from her ordeal in the White House. Hannibal is still …
Our concern for Cookie is growing with each day that passes. Today we performed a muscle biopsy to test for a neuromuscular problem… his diagnosis is still a complete mystery. …
Cookie is unable to stand… we still don’t know why, and further tests are being performed to reach a diagnosis. In the meantime, Cookie urinates and defecates in situ. We …
Cookie is not smiling. He is not happy. He is in pain. It hurts everywhere, his back, his knees, his legs. He is longing for us to touch him, but …
Cookie is a puppy, and a beautiful one at that. Just six months old, he just wants to please and to play. He is a Water Dog, a very intelligent …
Tragic! His family abandoned him at the vets without looking back! Read More »
Alma is terrified, and she has motive for it. She was abandoned, fell sick and grew an enormous painful tumour. Someone shot at her! She still carries the pellets to …
While we continue to search for solutions for Hannibal’s clotting problem, we have updates on both Lola and Coffee. Lola needs a minor surgery on an ocular tumour, so she …
A few days ago we found Hannibal in the grooming room bleeding profusely. He had not been bitten or attacked, it was the result of a simple injection with his …
Alma is out of the hospital! She is now with Maribel and the rest of the team at the Great House. We have no doubts that she will flourish there …
Alma’s tumour was a fibroadnexal hamartoma. These growths are usually caused by a small injury, which leads to the proliferation of abnormal cells, although Alma’s case is special, as these …
We have news from the lab! It is not what I expected…. Read More »
We continue to wait for the biopsy results… the entire mass was sent to the lab! And the results should arrive here really soon! Also, Gloria has met someone… could …
Molly had her surgery! This dog is amazing.., she was neutered and her mastitis was resolved at the same time. Molly sailed through it and went home the same day! …
Molly´s rescue was miraculous. A giant of a dog laying on the fields with an open fracture, she had lost all hope.It was a very complicated surgery with the constant …
Today we bring to you… Alma and Elektra! Alma continues to improve, day by day. She has to stay at the hospital, even though we would love to bring her …
Alma’s leg is doing great! The swelling is going down and there are no signs of infection. Now we just wait for the biopsy results, which take a little time. …
Alma is getting better slowly… her blood levels are improving and she is eating well. But… she is still terrified. It’s difficult to tackle this while she is at the …
Another visit to Alma, so make sure everything is going well. She seems to finally have realised that the dead weight she was carrying is no longer there! Her post-op …
Today is the first day of Alma’s new life. The tumour gone, now she needs chemotherapy treatment. She will learn to walk on a leash, she will learn that we …
Alma is free! Free of that growing, thriving, painful mass that she was forced to lift every time she took a step! The surgery was a long one, but she …
Alma’s life is about to change! After an echocardiogram declared her fit for surgery, she is in surgery right this minute. Tomorrow you will be able to see the entire …
Although we are all excited about Alma’s surgery scheduled for next Monday, we have other rescues at the hospital and wanted to update you on Hannibal today. He’s doing wonderfully, …
Great news! The amazing transformation of Hannibal! Read More »
We have a date for Alma’s surgery! Monday September 12! Why not before? Because her hematocrit still needs to increase a little. A low hematocrit means anaemia, and Alma is …
Alma’s first bath wasn’t easy… she is still scared, but we managed to get rid of a whole lifetime of filth, and symbolically of neglect. She couldn’t go into surgery …
Alma continues to be treated at our hospital. Her surgery will be at the end of the week. The suspicion is that this is a liposarcoma. Fortunately there is no …
We are waiting for Alma’s CT scan report and biopsy results. In the meantime, she is being cared for around the clock in our hospital, where her tumour is cleaned …
The saddest dog I have ever rescued… you won’t believe your eyes! Read More »
Yesterday you saw Alma’s dramatic rescue, people running and shouting. And then you saw what she has on her leg. Today, however, I want you to really see Alma. She …
It’s hard to describe today’s rescue. Not because it was difficult but because it is heart-breaking to see a dog that must have been in excruciating pain for months. She …
Dramatic rescue! Dog with massive tumour on her leg begs for help! Read More »
Hannibal has come back to life! What an amazing little dog! He was literally at death’s door when he was rescued, not only extremely ill but terrified. And look at …
Today I need your help! Obi Wan and Leia were rescued from the streets and are now completely healthy 4-month olds. They are charming, playful kittens that would love to …
Today we give Elektra a bath and visit friends at the Great House. Linda (still going strong), Lola, Jordan and many others. Three of its temporary residents will soon be …
Elektra is out of the hospital! She is now living happily at the Pink House. Incredibly, she now weighs 57 kilos! She is a true St Bernard, a very gentle …
About 3 years ago, a couple asked me for help with a dog with what looked like a broken leg. We fixed it and that dog was Greta, who became my father’s …
Please It’s been a while since you’ve seen Nano. Today he has a check-up at the hospital. Everything is looking good and next month we will be operating his hip …
Hannibal is improving in leaps and bounds, eye, skin, character, everything! He still has a way to go, but what a transformation! Gloria is also at the hospital, and today …
Rescued in Oman as a puppy, after being attacked by a pack of large street dogs, Victoria travelled to Spain and has been with us for several years. At last, …
Dog finds her family after years at the shelter… Read More »
Hannibal had a spa day! He is getting better slowly… and is certainly feeling much better. He also saw the ophthalmologist, who has confirmed that he has no vision in …
Today we take you with us to check up on Gloria after her leg surgery. There have been no post-op complications, although she has been in some discomfort, but this …
Hannibal is being closely monitored around the clock at our hospital, where he has spent the last 12 days. His evolution so far is good, but months or years of …
After being neglected for so long, Hannibal is now in intensive care at our hospital. We needed to find out whether his internal organs had been damaged by the severe …
Today we show you Gloria’s 4-hour surgery, installing a made-to-measure femoral trochlea prosthesis especially made for her in Switzerland. Now we wait for her physiotherapy to work its magic, so …
he time has come to operate on Gloria’s leg. It would certainly have been easier to amputate, but we don’t do easy… we will do whatever is necessary to save …
This video will change this dog’s life! What would you do? Read More »
As you know, Noa had the misfortune of her foster dad’s untimely passing. One of Greig’s friends, a veterinarian herself, decided to take Noa into her home, to join her …
Once he was stable enough, it was time to get rid of Hannibal’s unbelievably matted coat and give him a bath. The groomer could hardly believe what he was seeing… …
Amazing transformation of a Yorkie neglected all his life! Read More »
It’s so difficult to describe Hannibal’s state of neglect… you have to see it for yourself. A young dog, he must have been living in hell. An emergency blood transfusion …
After a life time of suffering, this dog has found peace! Read More »
It’s so difficult to describe Hannibal’s state of neglect… you have to see it for yourself. A young dog, he must have been living in hell. His anaemia is so …
This dog was neglected all his life… until today! Read More »
Sometimes, life offers second chances. Leon didn’t make it and we were all devastated by his loss, when we really thought he had turned a corner. Yesterday, we got exactly …
Shocking! He was abandoned and left to die under the scorching sun! Read More »
Obi Wan and Leia were born in the street… they were the only survivors of the mother cat’s last litter… she has now been sterilised and we are looking for …
The story of these two kitties will make you cry! Read More »
Last month I launched an appeal regarding our financial situation, and again I thank everyone who responded in such a positive way. We still have a way to go, but …
Angel was rescued a few years ago, and was adopted by a loving family. His care is complex, due to his multiple health issues, severe leishmaniasis plus pulmonary fibrosis. This …
This dog lost his nose… now he struggles to breathe! Read More »
The first time Thor went home, the adopter had concerns about her older dog becoming depressed… she was so concerned that he came back to us. But, of course, the …
It was not to be… Leon was fighting to live, but his body, after so many years of neglect, just couldn’t take any more. Our hearts are broken today. Rest …
Slowly but surely, Leon is coming back to life! It’s a slow process, but the blood transfusion has made all the difference. He has got his appetite back, which is …
Today it was Nano´s turn for a post-op check-up and for a decision to be made concerning his hip surgery, yet to come. His recently operated front leg is doing …
Today we invite you to join us at the Great House, where we have visitors. One of our adopters and her father has come to meet the dogs, bringing them …
81-year old visits our shelter and the dogs go crazy! Read More »
It’s clear to us that Leon has had a terrible life… and he nearly had a terrible death. We rescued him from that pound in the nick of time. He …
Extreme heat is everywhere. Climate change is becoming more evident by the day. Economic experts are predicting a recession. Inflation continues to rise. Yet, I remain optimistic. Together, things can …
Gloria is just one of the countless hunting dogs that have been and are constantly mistreated in Spain. We have rescued dozens of such dogs, all of them with terrible …
Gloria, a hunting dog with something very wrong with her leg… found wandering alone on a pig farm in southern Spain. I can’t imagine the pain! She is the sweetest …
Emergency! They broke her leg and dumped her on a pig farm! Read More »
Today we go to visit Leon… who has undergone a drastic haircut! This poor little dog has so many ailments it’s unbelievable. His ears, his skin, his eyes… and now …
Our rescue is struggling… we continue to rescue, to treat, to rehabilitate and to care for numerous animals, all of them extreme cases of neglect or abuse. Today we bring …
Today, I again ask for your help. In other circumstances, without the global crisis, I probably wouldn’t be here doing this, but this is an emergency situation. I know that …
Leon is the very picture of long-standing neglect, of absolute contempt for all that we hold sacred. It will not be easy to turn his life around, but we are …
He was neglected for years…now this tiny dog is fighting for his life! Read More »
We have called him Leon, because he is so tiny, sick and defenceless that he will need the strength of a lion to survive. Leon is fighting for his life …
Look at him… look what they’ve done to this poor dog! Read More »
Lola has gone for a check-up… she evidently has difficulty walking, and some age-related cognitive deficit, with pain in her cervical vertebrae. We are starting her on new treatment… now …
Again I thank you for your reaction to yesterday’s appeal! The way this community rallies is something very, very special. But I need this positive energy to continue… while we …
I am so sorry, but I cannot let him suffer any longer… Read More »
Thank you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those of you who heard my appeal yesterday and decided to help! It was truly heart-warming for me to …
The economy has been making it difficult for everyone for some time. First the pandemic, which nearly managed to put an end to animal rescue, and is still having a …
Dylan is much better and is now in the Pink House. His wound is healing slowly, but he is still very nervous; so many changes in such a short time… …
Unbelievable! Dylan has leaves the hospital, and he’s not happy! Read More »
Elektra has been for her first post-op check-up. Some tiny problems, and some infected stitches, but nothing that can’t be solved. It would all be easier if we could get …
When we rescued Dali after he was dumped by a breeder six years ago we weren’t sure he would make it. After several weeks in hospital, he was able to …
Meet Dali… six years living with a broken heart! Read More »
Nano’s surgery went very well! So much so that he was able to come back home the same evening! Don’t miss this surgery today… his front legs have been fixed. …
Nano is ready for his second surgery! This is a very long and complex process, involving a total of four surgeries, none of them inexpensive, to ensure that Nano has …
After CT and MRI scans, our neurologist has confirmed that Nancy is probably suffering from localized epilepsy, which so far is being successfully controlled with medication. As you can see …
Dylan, our rescue kitty with striking blue eyes, is out of danger and ready to find a home. While at the Pink House, he is coming out of his shell …
We saved his life… now we need to find his family! Read More »
Coffee is recovering well from the surgery on his leg and is now looking for a family! He is a lovely, affectionate, well-balanced dog that really deserves his own home. …
I am alone in the world… and I could make you happy! Read More »
A routine visit to the Great House, and what do I see? Nancy appears to be having a seizure. This has never happened before. We have rushed her to the …
It’s about Nancy… something terrible is happening! Read More »
As you know, Lola is at the Great House. It is becoming increasingly clear that this tired old hunting dog has a problem of cognitive decline, associated to her age …
Elektra has been operated! Her transformation is nearly complete. Now we wait for the swelling to go down… but everything is looking good! Without you, Elektra wouldn’t even be alive. …
This dog was starved and became blind… look at her now! Read More »
Coffee and Lola are out of the hospital! Lola is being cared for by our team at the Great House, where she will be closely monitored and, of course, spoilt. …
Old and tired dog abandoned and run over by a car gets a second chance! Read More »
Today we show you how Dylan was treated upon arrival at the hospital. No infection so far! Let’s find Dylan a home as soon as possible. He is scared but …
As you can see in today’s video, Nano is doing great after his first surgery! If he continues like this, we will soon be able to operate on the second. …
Emotional! Watch this giant puppy learn to walk again! Read More »
Dylan was left behind when his family moved away… and he needs our help! He has a gaping wound on his neck, which we have sutured and are hoping will …
This cat, with amazing blue eyes, is fighting for his life! Read More »
Who moves house and leaves their kitty behind? Dylan was living alone in an empty house… until he was seen with a gaping wound on his neck. A kind person …
She is an old and tired hunting dog. On top of that, she was dumped and hit by a car. Nothing is broken, but Lola’s old bones are painful and …
Emotional! Brutally injured dog tries to walk again! Read More »
Here she is, with a smile on her face! Noa is thriving with Greg at her foster home. She gets regular check-ups and the vets are extremely pleased. Noa has …
Hunting dogs in Spain are systematically mistreated and abandoned in the worst possible conditions. Lola has worked for her hunter all her life, only to be dumped to fend for …
Look at this dog! This is what hunters do to their dogs in this country! Read More »
A lifetime of working for her hunter behind her, like so many others, Lola was abandoned when she was no longer of use, left to fend for herself. Found by …
Emergency! The police wanted to put her to sleep… you will never forget Lola! Read More »
Yesterday, I stopped the video just as we were going into surgery with Nano. We operated his right elbow joint. Have a look at this. This is Nano’s surgery. This …
Impressive! We operated on Nano and fixed his leg! Read More »
Today is the first of Nano’s four surgeries. We are starting with his right elbow. He will have to go through so much, but it can’t be avoided. He will …
Emotional! Today is the worst day of Nano’s life! Read More »
Nano is a charming, loving, huge 6-month old puppy with serious development problems in his legs. He is going to need 4 surgeries if he is to live a normal, …
This dog will suffer all his life unless we do something! Read More »
In today’s video we give you and update on Marco and Coffee, two of the animals we currently have under our care.Marco is recovering from the terrible injuries he suffered …
Shocking! Beautiful kitty recovers from brutal injuries to his back! Read More »
With us since he was rescued some years ago, Mr White had your support when he scratched his eye very seriously about a year ago. With your help, he was …
Nano had His CT scan… his hips, his elbows, his shoulders… nothing is right. We will have to take this one thing at a time. The surgeon is studying where …
Nano has been with us for just over a month… he is barely 5 months old but walks like an old dog, in obvious pain and discomfort. Today we took …
Coffee has gone into surgery again… he wasn’t using the operated leg and the surgeon believed it was because of the position of a tiny screw on one of his …
Something is wrong… Coffee cannot step on his leg! Read More »
Elektra has shown us what a fighter she is… she has more than doubled her body weight in the 4 months since she was rescued. She has one battle left …
She’s an incredible fighter, but she needs an army! Read More »
Elektra had lost all the fat from behind her eyes and was completely blind when she was rescued, 4 months ago. Now she needs entropion surgery to see again. It’s …
Watch this! Together, we can help a blind dog see again! Read More »
Marco had a bandage change yesterday, so we will be checking on him again tomorrow, to see how his back injury is evolving. But he looks much better already! As …
I have great news! Things are going to work out well! Read More »
Marco has a terrible injury on his back, with considerable tissue loss. He is such a sweet kitty! He is getting cutting-edge laser treatment to speed up his recovery process. …
Shocking! You won’t believe what they did to this beautiful cat! (Part 2) Read More »
We were asked for help for a kitty found in southern Spain with a gaping wound on his back. This kitty is not a street cat… we don’t know whether …
Shocking! You won’t believe what they did to this beautiful cat! Read More »
We were asked for help for a kitty found in southern Spain with a gaping wound on his back. This kitty is not a street cat… we don’t know whether …
Live rescue! We rescue a kitty with a devastating back injury! Read More »
I bring you a few updates today. First of all, at last someone has seen in Nelson the wonderful dog that we see every single day. He will be travelling …
Meet Shark, the kitty with more than nine lives… Read More »
Summer is beginning! At last our paralysed dogs can enjoy the freedom they feel in the pool, where some of them are faster than our other dogs! That weightless feeling, …
Coffee’s surgery lasted 4 hours! We first removed all the fibrotic tissue that had formed since his leg was broken, then took a bone graft from his pelvis and inserted …
Amazing! After months of pain, dog gets the surgery he needs! Read More »
Noa is thriving at her foster home! She is happy, she feels secure, she is making friends, and her leg is much, much better! Thank you, Tea, for these home …
Elektra has been to the eye specialist, and the news is wonderful! She needs surgery on her eyelids and the skin on the side of her face, but she can …
Coffee is ready for surgery. Tomorrow afternoon we will go into surgery and fix that broken leg. But for that we need your help. Coffee has nobody else but you. …
We have a busy month ahead! We will be taking Elektra to an eye specialist before she has surgery, called a blepharoplasty, to cure her entropion. Coffee is nearly ready …
Every time she opens her eyes it hurts like hell… we’re going to fix it! Read More »
The treatment is working! Noa is much better, but still needs regular check-ups at the hospital. She has found the most wonderful foster home, 10 minutes from the hospital! She …
I have great news! Noa has left the hospital “again”! Read More »
Spoony has been very ill, so ill we were willing the phone not to ring while he was hospitalised. A burst abscess on the liver led to peritonitis and septic …
Spoony was so weak he couldn’t stand… saved again by an amazing vet! Read More »
We really thought Thor had gone to the right family. We were wrong. We all learn from our mistakes, so here Thor is, looking for a home again. He is …
Noa has panniculitis! It’s very painful for her but she is in excellent hands, being monitored and treated 24/7 at our hospital, in intensive care. Once again, this dog needs …
It’s a bank holiday, and I spend the day with my children. Even so, we need to go check up on Coffee and Noa… no problem, they love to come …
Dogs in the hospital receive two special visitors… Read More »
Noa has an extremely painful case of vasculitis…due to her underlying leishmaniasis. She is in intensive care, being monitored 24/7. This dog has shown us again and again that she …
You won’t believe this… Noa is back in intensive care! Read More »
Alex has been sterilized. It’s a simple procedure that all rescue animals should undergo. It’s a question of responsibility, not only with the health of the animals that we rescue, …
Toby was rescued nearly 3 years ago, just skin and bone. Even then, on death’s door, he was an amazing dog, grateful for our help and amazingly affectionate. His kidneys …
Alex has reminded us all of our dearest rescue, Betsy, also saved from a dog fighting ring. Betsy now lives happily with her family. And Alex deserves the same! Still …
Dog fighting is the worst! Alex came off lightly; he escaped with his life. We will cure his physical wounds and then the hard work will come… for the time …
Dog refuses to fight after savage attack to the face! Read More »
Elektra now weighs 54 kilos! She’s getting closer to an ideal weight every day. She has some minor skin problems, so today she gets some samples taken for analysis and …
Adorable giant puppy takes a bath and breaks the internet! Read More »
Both Noa and our new rescue, Coffee, are having cold laser treatment, Noa for her swollen legs after stepping on what seems to be a thorn, and Coffee to try …
Peachy, Cleo, Star y Goldie… these are just four of our cats, all of them with special needs, that went to live happy lives with our friend the Baroness and …
Noa is so happy! She had a very special visitor! Read More »
Noa started to limp at the weekend, and it got so bad she wasn’t using her front right leg. Concerned that she might have done some real damage, we rushed …
Years of running from one place to another, lack of sleep, early mornings, airports, living on snacks, filming on my cell phone, editing at night… and saving lives! Fortunately, my …
We are already treating Coffee’s leishmaniasis to improve his anaemia. Tomorrow he starts physiotherapy to recover the use of the muscles in his leg. And this will be followed in …
Coffee is a good dog. Indeed, Coffee is a great dog! Even so, he found himself in the pound, on the kill list, with a broken leg that had been …
Meet Coffee… they broke his leg and left him in the pound! Look at his eyes! Read More »
Nano is a huge puppy that is growing too quickly. We performed X-rays, and his hips are not yet fully developed. That’s normal, as he is not even 4 months …
Giant puppy with sad eyes is waiting for someone to love him! Read More »
Wally has just spent months living on the streets, looking for food in garbage containers. He was hungry, tired, and desperately trying to connect with someone willing to get him …
After months looking for food in trash containers, this dog just won the lottery ! Read More »
Thor lived all his life isolated in a garden. He was never inside his family’s home. And then they took him, a perfectly healthy dog, to be euthanized. The vet …
This dog’s family wanted him destroyed… look at him now! Read More »
Today’s video shows you something you have waited so long to see… a happy Noa! Noa has become a dog again! Such an amazing dog! And then we give you …
Finally, meet Noa, the happiest dog in the world! Read More »
Elektra is eating well and gaining weight and health. She is irremediably blind, but finds her way around just fine. A huge teddy bear, all she wants is affection, as …
This dog lost all hope. Her recovery will make you shed tears of joy! Read More »
Today we show you, in just a few minutes, a summary of the 3 and a half hour surgery that Molly underwent the other day, a case of veterinary excellence, …
Today is Molly’s second and final surgery. We are confident it will go well, and you will be updated on Monday. After her surgery will come a full course of …
Early this year we rescued Molly, the sweetest gentle giant you all grew to love. With an open fracture in one of her rear legs, we operated to provide a …
Rescued in the nick of time, Noa underwent three life-or-death surgeries in just a few days and survived them all. With her determination to live, she has earned a place …
Noa is doing great… her recovery is like a miracle! Read More »
Today’s video is about our shelter manager, Maribel. Our Maribel. Your Maribel. You’ve seen her shower our animals with love day after day, making sure that they live as well …
Girl finds the perfect job taking care of injured animals! Read More »
Macarena is a galga, a Spanish greyhound. An extremely elegant dog, she can run like the wind, reaching a speed of 70 miles per hour! But she is also a …
She was terrified… now this dog is looking for a family! Read More »
Elektra has surprised us all! Not only has she got her will to live back, but she is gaining weight daily, eating every time she has the opportunity and loving …
You won’t believe what they did to this dog, but she wanted to live! Read More »
Dorian was rescued 7 years ago and has been with us ever since. It took him months to heal and he will always carry his scars on his face. A …
Amazing dog with face mask needs someone to love him… Read More »
A week after leaving the hospital, Noa went back… for a check-up! Considering her condition, she is doing great. Her recovery will be a long process, but she has made …
Rocky was rescued from a garbage container, and his health has been delicate ever since. This time we removed a HUGE stone from his bladder. No wonder he was biting! …
Incredible! This tiny survivor is leaving the hospital! Read More »
Thor lived exiled in his garden his entire life, until his family decided to simply euthanize him. He has been neutered and today gets the first bath he has ever …
Dog abandoned by his family gets the first bath of his life! Read More »
Elektra has gained 20 kilos in weight already! Not surprising, she never stops eating! Seriously, she is an amazing dog. Although she can’t see, one walk around her surroundings and …
We love receiving visitors and always try to make time to accompany them to visit the really important things in our organisation, our animals. During a short vacation in Valencia, …
This is beautiful… Noa has survived and is receiving visitors! Read More »
It is now 2 years since the world changed completely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And now the world is changing again. The new normal is not normal at all. …
Let’s talk, you and I, about the things that really matter… Read More »
Noa is absolutely amazing! After three emergency surgeries for life-threatening problems, two of them on consecutive days, she has now left the hospital for the Great House again. She will …
Finally, amazing news! Noa is leaving the hospital! Read More »
Elektra had not had food and water for so long that not only was she severely dehydrated, but her body had consumed all her fatty reserves just to survive. Her …
Watch this starved St Bernard coming back to life… Read More »
Tone was rescued 8 years ago… such a special little dog. Paralysed and with a chronic skin condition, he was so full of life you wouldn’t think there was anything …
There is good news today about two of our dogs, Rocky and Noa. Rocky had his surgery, and you won’t believe the size of the stone we removed from his …
One of the noblest breeds there are, St Bernard’s usually weigh over 100 lbs. Picking up Elektra is like picking up a feather. She has been starved to emaciation and …
This is incredible! Starved ST BERNARD is fighting for her life! Read More »
Elektra was found by the roadside, alone and starving! She cannot see and can hardly walk. Severely underweight and anaemic, it’s a miracle she has survived. We will do everything …
Shocking! Abused, blind St Bernard found desperately looking for food! Read More »
What a wonderful day! Molly has found what she never had… a wonderful home, where she will be loved and protected for the rest of her life! And what can …
The happiest day in her life! Molly has found a loving family! Read More »
On a busy morning, I went to meet some visitors at the Great House and then on to the hospital to see Noa. This dog has the strongest will to …
Unbelievably, Noa was operated again at the weekend. She was starting to present intussusception and bloat again… We performed a gastropexy this time, tacking the stomach to the abdominal wall, …
Noa is in critical condition, but she is still fighting! Read More »
We started to drive to the hospital to see Noa when we got a call… she was being prepared for emergency surgery again! Noa presented intestinal intussusception, a very serious, …
We are rushing to the hospital again… Noa is not doing well! Read More »
Noa had been fine since she was at the Great House, eating well, taking things slowly… until this morning! Noa was lethargic and had a very high temperature so we …
I can’t believe it! Noa is back at the hospital! Read More »
Unbelievable! Thor has spent all his life in a garden, day and night. What did his family do for him? They fed him. No more. Not allowed in the house, …
Maximum cruelty! His family never loved him and now they want him GONE! Read More »
Rocky, our grumpy baby, rescued 4 years ago in a terrible state, was never adopted because he is a biter. Abused and mistreated all his life, who can blame him? …
At last! Noa is by no means recovered and she has a long road ahead of her, but she has finally been discharged from the hospital! She will continue her …
Great news! Our beautiful Noa has left the hospital! Read More »
Just a couple of months ago, we rescued Ginny and her sister from an abandoned lot in the worst area of Seville. They were both barely 5 weeks old and …
A couple of months ago Zoe gave us a scare… after a CAT scan we discovered a mass affecting her heart, an inoperable tumour. Zoe is not young any more, …
Today we are giving an update on Noa, a rescue that has touched the hearts of many, summarising her evolution so far. Although her blood tests are still dramatically poor, …
Heart-breaking! Suffering and neglected dog continues to fight for her life! Read More »
Who is this? What is she doing? Going to a ski resort? It’s Molly, of course! And she is having laser treatment to speed up the healing process on her …
Today Alex went to visit the Great House, to see how all our residents are doing. Spring is well on its way! Everyone is happy and well. Macarena and Coco, …
After a few days, Alex has gone to visit Noa and Molly. Molly is doing well. She is an amazing dog and so thankful; everyone at the clinic has fallen …
Unforgettable! After 2 weeks, Noa continues to fight for her life! Read More »
Cory has had blood tests, urine tests, a CT scan, an ultrasound and an endoscopy… all aiming to discover the reason for her condition, which is atypical, as it is …
Look at this beautiful face! We’re trying to save her life! Read More »
Cory is just 3 months old. Her entire life is in front of her. Yet… she is in grave danger of not living much longer. She has a condition called …
Urgent! This puppy’s life is at stake! She cannot swallow… Read More »
Today I travelled to Madrid, where a puppy needs our help. I will tell you her story tomorrow, but in the meantime I’m reminding you of Gordy’s case. Cory cannot …
Noa was rescued on the brink of death… she still has severe anaemia and is in a very poor condition, but over the weekend there has been a change. She …
Amazing! Noa’s condition is improving… little by little! Read More »
Noa was rescued on the brink… a couple of more days and she would have died in the pound. She needed a blood transfusion for severe anaemia. And then the …
You’ll never forget this video! Abused, neglected dog is fighting to live! Read More »
Macarena has been with us for a couple of months now, and it’s time she was spayed. She is still scared of new people so we had to be super …
What a scare! Our vets called to tell us that Noa needed urgent surgery, it was life or death! She was very low and an X-ray confirmed the onset of …
Please watch this… Noa needed emergency surgery! Read More »
NOA is so weak and has such severe anaemia that she has been given a blood transfusion. Otherwise she has absolutely no chance of surviving. We drove to be with …
Today Noa’s burning skin was relieved by a special medicated bath, given with love and compassion. We can now even see her beautiful eyes! However, although this has made her …
Yesterday you saw how we rescued Noa from the pound and rushed her to our veterinary hospital. She was completely shut down. Her poor physical condition was apparent, but today …
Emergency! Amazing story… Noa is in critical condition! Read More »
We were asked for help for a dog found abandoned and taken to the pound. Her photos were horrifying. We drove to get her and what we found left us …
Emergency! You will never forget this dog… please read her story! Read More »
She did it! The day following her first surgery Molly was on her feet. She is an absolutely extraordinary dog! Come with me to see her today, take a short …
Molly has had her first surgery! We have installed an external fixation so that she can stand and walk while her infection is treated. Once the infection remits, we will …
Molly has had her first surgery! See what we’ve done! Read More »
While the infection hopefully remits, Molly needs her leg to be stabilised by an external fixation, which will be replaced by an internal plate when the time is right. But …
Molly needs to be operated tomorrow! She needs your help today! Read More »
After her long journey yesterday, Molly is now being treated in our hospital. She is the gentlest of dogs and her injuries are shocking! Molly only has us, this rescue …
Molly has arrived at our hospital… her injuries are devastating! Read More »
Molly is on a long journey today to our hospital. She is being driven half way across the country, and so far not one complaint. This is an amazing dog, …
We take amazing dog across the country to give her the help she needs! Read More »
We found Molly in the hills, in the middle of nowhere… inexplicably with a badly fractured leg and other injuries. We have no idea where she came from, but now …
Dramatic rescue! Dog with terrible fracture begs for help! Read More »
In 2008 I was in Turkey when I received an email asking for help for three blind dogs. I rescued them, but unfortunately things did not go as expected after …
Simon and Garfunkel have been with us for years! People don’t want to separate brothers, but no one has wanted to adopt both together! We have to solve this dilemma …
Christmas Eve, a time for joy and peace. Not everywhere! On Christmas Eve, Turkish President Erdogan declared war on stray animals. Because of an attack by two dogs, not strays …
A New Year begins… and like most people we have made our New Year Resolutions. The challenges that face us include opening our hospital, moving our animals from the Pink …
The last video of the year is dedicated to our adoptive families! I explain what we look for when seeking homes for our animals. We don’t look for wealth or …
We rescued Coco because his family left him on the street and wouldn’t let him in! He was sick and we cured him. Now at the Great House, Coco is …
This dog will end the year without a family! Help me change that! Read More »
Bonita was terrified when we rescued her. She had two broken legs and had been in excruciating pain for 10 days. Her surgeries were successful but it has taken a …
The moment an abused and neglected dog meets her new family! Read More »
Ginny and Belinda have had their eyes enucleated, to guarantee an infection-free future. Come with me to see their surgery. They are recovering well and you will soon see them …
This kitty has lost both eyes… she’s recovering now! Read More »
Ginny and Belinda were rescued from extreme danger and pitiful living conditions. We tried to save Ginny’s vision but it was sadly too late. Now we need to enucleate their …
Sergio left us a couple of months ago, but I knew he wouldn’t disappear! He‘s already rescuing and feeding street animals! He’s part of our family… let’s give his YouTube …
We are anxiously waiting for her biopsy results, while Jorge decides whether she can be operated or not. Worrying times just before Christmas. In the meantime, dear Zoe is being …
Zoe collapsed last week and after rushing her to the hospital, X-rays showed what seemed to be a mass next to her heart. This has been confirmed this morning by …
Something is growing inside her… we need to see what it is! Read More »
Sweet Zoe is nearly 13 years old, and she gave us a fright this when she collapsed outside. Our vet decided she needed a complete examination and we rushed her …
Zoe collapsed this morning… we need to do something! Read More »
When we rescued her, Bonita not only had been 10 days with broken legs and no pain killers, but she also, not surprisingly, was suspicious of everyone she met, growling …
Dog breaks her legs jumping off a roof… look at her now! Read More »
Spoony had us worried because he had vomited blood, and the first diagnosis was rat poison! At the emergency room, they pumped him full of vitamin K as an antidote… …
Macarena had been on the streets, fending for herself, for some time. She wants to trust us, but just can’t bring herself to do so. Maribel is making great process, …
Terrified dog rescued from the streets learns to trust again… Read More »
Today you are going to see the most amazing transformation! Duna had her face destroyed when she was dragged along the road by a vehicle… she needed eleven surgeries to …
Dog with face torn to shreds gets a wonderful second chance! Read More »
At times our efforts are such that we obtain surprising outcomes! Honey’s leg was practically gone when she was rescued, but we didn’t give up and neither did she. This …
Amazing recovery of dog found with catastrophic leg injury! Read More »
To rescue animals that otherwise have no chance, so that they thrive and live full lives, is our mission and our purpose. Of all our past rescues, Sky is one …
Dog loses half his face in brutal attack! You won’t believe what happened next… Read More »
Not only do we rescue extreme cases, but we often care for these animals, once they have been treated or operated, for the rest of their lives. This is a …
Macarena has spent the weekend making friends at the Great House. Coco is teaching her there is nothing to be afraid of, but months of fear do not disappear overnight. …
We had been seeing the dog for weeks, only at night, searching for something to eat in the garbage. We set up a feeding routine, moving a little every day, …
This dog was forced to look for food in the garbage to survive! Read More »
Belinda and Ginny, both blind kittens, were rescued from a hell hole in southern Spain. Ginny has found a family, but beautiful Belinda is still waiting. Although she cannot see, …
This blind kitty is looking for her family. Help her find them! Read More »
Hi! GIVING TUESDAY is here. Today people all over the world are coming together in an act of generosity. The global pandemic has drastically changed the way animal rescues are …
Your time to make the difference for animals is now… Read More »
Candy has travelled to her new home in Germany. Such a tiny kitty, with such a bad start in life, she has surprised her family with her love for life …
Tiny kitty meets her new family. What a surprise! Read More »
Cesar was rescued from a puppy mill, where he had been kept in a dark cage all his life. His was one of our most resounding rescues, as his physical …
Amazing transformation of dog that wasn’t bathed in his entire life! Read More »
Lilly was already old and tired when we rescued her. Knowing how her breed is used by hunters in Spain, there is no question that the last two years of …
When we rescued Toby a couple of years ago, he was at death’s door. Starved and emaciated, his kidneys were shutting down. It took months to get him back to …
Bonita was terrified when she was rescued after spending 10 days in excruciating pain after breaking her two front legs. Both her legs have now been successfully operated and she …
Nancy is one of our permanent residents, but many of you may not know her story, the story of an amazing dog, with everything against her, that was nevertheless in …
Amazing recovery of paralysed dog found crawling over broken glass! Read More »
Yesterday we told you the story of beautiful, blind Belinda and she touched your hearts. Today, we have to tell you that, when she was rescued, she was not alone! …
Mother cat disappears, leaving behind TWO blind kitties to fend for themselves! Read More »
We were told of a tiny kitty that was blind in one of the worst areas of Spain, an area where cats are used as dog bait, or for football …
Tiny blind kitty with a broken leg saved from being torn apart by dogs! Read More »
Dickens’s story is long and complicated. One of our most abused rescues, he went through numerous surgeries. Maggots were eating him alive. He lost his tail and the use of …
Dog in wheelchair abandoned in an airport… the true story! Read More »
Today we take Mr Big to his wonderful new home! It’s a 3-hour drive to a village near Madrid. Will you come with us? We need you with us more …
Wonderful news! Gigantic kitty finds a beautiful family! Read More »
After 3 years, Sergio is now leaving us to embark upon a new chapter in his life. We wanted to say our last goodbye, so I bought breakfast and off …
Coco has had a terrible life so far, until he was rescued. Owned by a family, he was nonetheless not allowed in the home. They had no garden, so he …
We saved this baby’s life and he still doesn’t have a family! Read More »
Bonita’s second surgery was long and complex, but it had to be done. It was a great success and she will be herself again after a couple of weeks of …
We have a wonderful community of supporters and we enjoy it when they are able to visit our animals and see our work in person. This weekend we welcomed a …
Our little Chihuahua gets a surprise visit from Germany! Read More »
Bonita lived on a flat roof until a storm terrified her so much that she jumped off, breaking both front legs. We operated on the first leg three weeks ago, …
Bonita was in terrible pain for days before we rescued her! We operated on her right leg two weeks ago. No longer in pain, her sweet personality is emerging. Come …
Sweet dog fell from roof and broke her two front legs. Her family wanted to kill her! Read More »
After a long discussion with our neurologist, and while managing Mia’s pain with potent analgesics, we have decided to wait a couple of weeks before we re-assess the need for …
After Sergio leaving the team for personal reasons, we have been looking for a replacement. Let me introduce you to Alex, our new cameraman extraordinaire… I have taken him to …
Two years after being successfully operated for a slipped disc, my dog Mia has once again woken in pain, and has been diagnosed with a slipped disk and medullar infarction… …
Actually, they have no idea what it’s all about, but they like the Treat part of Trick or Treat! This is no horror story, but they had fun, and so …
We rescued Scarlett, with a badly broken front leg, 8 years ago. After several surgeries, she recovered enough to walk and we have spent since then looking for the perfect …
Years later, dog abandoned with a broken leg finds a loving home! Read More »
Spoony was rescued from a home where he was abused and terribly neglected… he has an amazing personality and is looking better than ever before. He deserves his own family… …
Amazing transformation of dog rescued from hell! Read More »
We were asked to help a kitten found alone and starving. Not only was she skin and bone, but also extremely tiny! Candy has thrived with us and is looking …
Watch this little kitty fall in love with a pink unicorn! Read More »
A Spanish drone operator had received permission to rescue six emaciated dogs trapped near a volcano in the Canary islands by catching them with a remote-controlled net and flying them …
We have a situation! As most of you know, galgos (Spanish greyhounds) are hunting dogs usually treated terribly by their owners. We are trying to rescue one, but… things have …
Dog abused and neglected by horrible owner… we need to save him! Read More »
Born on the streets, this kitten was finding it hard to survive, the only one in a group of hungry adults. Now safe and with us, Mr Big has turned …
Meet Mr Big! This tiny kitty will make you fall in love! Read More »
Bonita’s surgery has been postponed! I received a call from our hospital, they explained to me that Bonita injured herself and that it would be prudent to delay her second …
Two months after our move, I take you on a tour of the Great House, which is coming along marvellously. As you can see, all our dogs are happy there, …
Amazing transformation of dog that lived 7 years on a chain! Read More »
After 10 days left in agony with two broken legs and no pain relief, Bonita’s first surgery brought the first smile to her face. Now we need to keep our …
Bonita was left to die with two broken legs. HELP HER RUN AGAIN! Read More »
One of two eldest residents, Lilly, has been back to the vet for a follow-up on her eye. She sees to have hurt it somehow. There is not much improvement …
My old friend is not getting better, we have to wait and see… Read More »
After 10 days in constant pain from two broken front legs, Bonita had her first surgery less than a week ago and look at her now! We are only able …
Rescuing older dogs requires commitment… extra care and extra love (if that is possible) to make up for a lifetime of abuse. Lilly does not have the best of vision, …
All rescues are struggling worldwide. Local adoptions are limited. Covid restrictions are still in place. We are lucky to have built a wonderful community of followers, within the international animal …