A great idea for the animals!
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 …
OUR STORIES
The Day Everything Changed
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 …
Meet Linda, our 21-year old Chihuahua…
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 …
The future of my channel…
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 …
My last video from the hospital…
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. …
Amazing! Mocca allows us to touch her for the first time!
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 »
This dog is attacking and out of control… what do we do now?
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 »
In memory of Claus, our work must go on!
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 …
There’s been an accident… Dickens was rushed to the vet!
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 »
We’re letting all our dogs run free…
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 …
My house has been invaded by squatters!
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 …
Goodbye, Bambi! You will be happy!
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 …
Dog that spent years on the streets meets baby for the first time!
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 »
The top 7 of all time!
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 …
The 7 most viewed videos of the year!
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 …
Flesh-eating parasite making its way to North America!
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 »
Help!
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 …
We are rushing Nancy to hospital!
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 …
I’m afraid…
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 …
Dog jumps from roof and breaks her front legs
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, …
Goodbye, Lola…
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 …
Five years later, Scotty is back at the shelter!
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 »
Amazing dog loses his family… help me find him a new one!
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 »
Goodbye, Maribel!
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 …
Abandoned dog loses his leg… then something great happens!
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 »
They wanted him to fight other dogs, but Adrian didn’t want to fight!
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 »
Help! I don’t want her to die at the shelter
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 …
Watch the amazing transformation of little puppy… seven years later!
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 »
This video was hidden until today… watch before it is taken down!
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, …
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I found this old dog abandoned in a landfill…
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 …
Her last days…
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 …
She saved my dog’s life!
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 …
Finally, some good news…
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 …
Leon has left us…
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 …
81-year old visits our shelter and the dogs go crazy!
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 now or never!
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 …
I’m sorry…
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 …
I am so sorry, but I cannot let him suffer any longer…
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 »
My world is collapsing…
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 …
I never wanted to make this video…
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 …
Meet Dali… six years living with a broken heart!
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 …
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I have great news about Nancy!
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 …
It’s about Nancy… something terrible is happening!
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 »
Watch how this cat returns to life!
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 …
Meet Shark, the kitty with more than nine lives…
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 »
We throw dogs in the pool to see if they float…
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, …
Spoony was so weak he couldn’t stand… saved again by an amazing vet!
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 »
Dogs in the hospital receive two special visitors…
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 »
Goodbye, Toby…
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 …
Noa is so happy! She had a very special visitor!
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 »
Some of the things I had to do to save animals…
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 …
Girl finds the perfect job taking care of injured animals!
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 »
Amazing dog with face mask needs someone to love him…
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 »
Let’s talk, you and I, about the things that really matter…
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 »
Tone has left us
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 …
I wish I had better news…
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, …
Look at her! She is 19 years old and loving it!
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, …
The betrayal of the three blind Turkish dogs
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 …
A dog massacre is happening in Turkey!
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 beginning
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 …
Our last video… let’s talk about families!
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 …
I told you he would be back!
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 …
Look who’s back from the hospital!
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… …
Lilly has left us…
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 …
This is our last goodbye…
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 …
Our little Chihuahua gets a surprise visit from Germany!
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 …
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Great news! We have a new team member!
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 …
Our dogs love Halloween!
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 …
Daring drone rescue for dogs stranded from La Palma volcano called off as dogs vanished in thin air
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 …
Our old lady, Lilly, is not feeling well…
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, …
I want to introduce you to someone!
There is one dog that is seen in many of our videos, but always in the background. We consider her unadoptable, but she is the sweetest dog… she has been …
Scandal!
Sadly, it is not uncommon for heroic action to later fall under scrutiny and become victim of a smear campaign. True to form, the BBC has announced that Nowzad, the …
I got a black eye in a fight!
Come with me on a much needed visit to my barber, who it so happens was who alerted me to Bruno’s situation! It was a pleasure to reassure him and …
How we make our daily videos…
We try to post a video every weekday. How do we do this? Are they planned? Improvised? Join me today and I’ll explain… it’s not easy, but we are always …
Goodbye, my friend… nothing will be the same without you…
All good things come to an end, as the saying goes. And today I announce the departure of an important member of our team… we are family, and one of …
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This is crazy… I can’t take it any more
What does a rescuer do besides rescuing? You’d be surprised… the work to be done seems to grow rather than shrinking! This is what I and my team were involved …
Bad news… Michael has left us…
It was very difficult, but we were hopeful… only to have our hopes shattered. Michael has passed away. He was not alone on the streets. He died in our care, …
Abandoned dog meets the sweetest children
Today we welcomed visitors to the Great House… Vera and her sister fell in love with all the dogs, and Bruno made the most of their willingness to give belly …
The girl who left everything to take care of the dogs
It’s time you were told the truth… all Maribel´s darkest secrets. Let me tell you her story… Please donate, help us continue saving lives!
We move to a new place and our dogs are loving it!
The move from the White House has been stressful to say the least! And loads of hard work! But… the move is complete, although work continues, and the dogs are …
We move to a new place and our dogs are loving it! Read More »
Today is my birthday…
I had an early morning gift… Sergio is away on vacation… so I thought I’d show you my morning ride and tell you about three rescues with which you may …
Dog chained for 7 years… planning the rescue!
We introduced Bruno yesterday… living on the end of a chain since he was a puppy, 7 years ago! We decided to talk to his owner. Learn what happened and …
Dog spent his life on a chain… he is begging to be rescued!
We have already called him Bruno… he has spent his entire life on a chain, in all weathers and with a filthy kennel as his only refuge. He is too …
Dog spent his life on a chain… he is begging to be rescued! Read More »
I am sorry.. I did all I could
Some reflections on the burden rescuing animals places on us, the rescuers. Through each agonising request and plea, we do our best, but at some point, we need to know …
A decision that could change your life… FOR THE BETTER !
COVID has changed the world, and it has affected the way we find homes for our animals, as well as the delicate logistics these trips entail. If you are interested …
A decision that could change your life… FOR THE BETTER ! Read More »
I want everybody to know… this is our biggest enemy!
As you have seen in our videos, many of the dogs we rescue have leishmaniasis. It’s a terrible disease that can have devastating consequences, BUT it is both treatable and …
I want everybody to know… this is our biggest enemy! Read More »
This project is saving countless lives… please check it out!
At a time when we are facing innumerable challenges, our recurring donor base is diminishing. We understand. We know many people cannot commit to a monthly donation, but we really …
This project is saving countless lives… please check it out! Read More »
The final video from our shelter…
We are leaving the White House… a bitter-sweet experience. It was our first shelter, where we aimed to build a paradise for our animals, something that we achieved. Now we …
People told me I looked terrible… it’s time to fix that!
This week several followers have commented that I wasn’t looking good… so today I decided to do something about it. Come with me for a makeover… Please donate, help us …
People told me I looked terrible… it’s time to fix that! Read More »
Meet my amazing animal rescue team!
Today I thought it was time you met all the members of the Let’s Adopt team, some who you see on our videos and some who you don’t. All together, …
I found a huge snake in the garden…
This weekend we started work clearing the garden of the Great House… a massive undertaking. We disturbed some wildlife… including an enormous snake! We need your continued help to get …
So exciting, we have a great announcement today!
Today we are launching our secondary channel, Let’s Adopt Behind the Scenes. In it, you will be able to see the million things we don’t get to show you at …
So exciting, we have a great announcement today! Read More »
We are building a paradise for our animals…
The White House will soon be in the past, and we are looking to the future, building a better home for our rescues, now and those to come. The location …
We have waited for one year… now it’s done!
For more than a year, the world has waited for a solution… now it’s here… Today I was finally vaccinated. Please donate, help us continue saving lives!
It’s time to say Goodbye
This video marks the end of an era for us, and the beginning of something new. After five years we are moving out. It’s been a beautiful five years and …
I take my mother to meet our dogs…
My mother is happier since she has been with me, but wanted to meet the dogs she has seen so often on our channel. Come with us to visit the …
We’re being threatened by an irate neighbour…
The Pink House is receiving threats from a neighbour, who is completely out of control… today I explain the situation we are facing. Please donate, help us continue saving lives!
Luna has left us…
My home is a little emptier today… Luna’s kidneys shut down completely yesterday and we had to say goodbye. She was the sweetest, kindest dog… rest in peace, Luna Please …
To the strongest dog I ever met…
Linda was operated yesterday… 18-years old, with multiple conditions, and she sailed through major surgery! You won’t believe what they found inside her! Come with me to see her operation… …
Thousands of dogs living in terrible conditions
This is the story of a betrayal… a meeting of friends from all over the globe that ended in unbelief… please watch the video to the end. Please donate, help …
I was betrayed…
This is the story of a betrayal… a meeting of friends from all over the globe that ended in unbelief… please watch the video to the end. Please donate, help …
I’m giving away this dog
We need to grow! Please don’t just watch our videos… share them! Subscribe and ask your friends to subscribe! Please watch to the end… Please donate, help us continue saving …
Oh no… not again!
I was going back to work today, but I feel terrible! We talk to the real Takis and Sergio takes me to the doctor… Please donate, help us continue saving …
I’m in hospital… it could be bad
While I am in hospital having tests for a cervical problem, Bella has been operated… please watch this video of her surgery… Please donate, help us continue saving lives!
We build an agility park for handicapped dogs
Always looking for ways to entertain the dogs that live with us at the White and Pink Houses, this time we decided to try them out at agility, with surprising …
I ended up in hospital this time…
I am wearing a cervical collar. Why? Don’t miss Aaron’s training session video today… Please donate now to help us continue saving lives!
Dog plays ball in the kitchen and breaks everything!
Aaron was destroying the White House… he has gone to a foster home. Will he break anything there? Don’t miss today’s video… Please donate now to help us continue saving …
Dog plays ball in the kitchen and breaks everything! Read More »
How to watch Netflix and support animals at the same time
Series? Movies? Adventure, drama, horror, comedy, romance? Yes, you can find that all on Netflix, and also here… don’t miss today’s video. Please donate now to help us continue saving …
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Goodbye Fred, we loved you from the day you were born
Fred was born in our hospital 5 years ago, and today he starts to travel to his forever home begins, a journey made difficult by politics… please join us on …
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YouTube’s best kept secret…
My rescue channel was born in 2009… 12 years ago! Please watch today’s video and Subscribe! Subscribe! Subscribe! Please donate now to help us continue saving lives!
Our dogs have a surprise visit at the shelter!
The wonderful girl who fostered both Richard and Rio had never visited the White House. Today was the day… don’t miss how much they loved her! Please donate now to …
I never told anyone about this…
Between Merlin’s rescue and recovery, and his forever home, the one thing that we fear the most happened! Don’t miss today’s video… Please donate now to help us continue saving …
She made me cry, I will never forgive her…
I make a video to explain why our animals eat a species-appropriate diet, which is very important, and an over-enthusiastic dog leaves me in tears!!! Don’t miss today’s video… Please …
I fill up my car with food and take it to hungry animals…
Today we went to visit a nearby rescue, one of those rescued hardest hit by the ongoing crisis… we loaded up my car and drove… please watch today’s video. Please …
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How Covid-19 is hurting animals worldwide
Animal rescues are suffering worldwide because of the Covid-19 crisis. Organisations like ours are more or less surviving, by doubling our efforts to make our work known internationally. But smaller …
Claus has left us…
Claus was rescued just before Christmas, when he was dumped in a kill-station pound. He had a fast-growing inoperable tumour, but he had the best month of his life before …
We need to talk… this is the hardest decision!
We specialise in rescuing extreme cases, animals in extreme situations that would otherwise have no chance. Today I explain why we never give up… and why the hardest decision of …
Let’s talk about the future of this channel…
A quick update on Claus and Lilly, and a look at our ideas for the future… Please, help us continue saving lives!
This is the total number of dogs I have at the moment
Dickens, Nancy, Jordan, Marta… these are just the “stars of the show”. Today I show you all the dogs that depend on us, plus the eleven at my own home. …
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He crossed a terrible storm to see the dog he loves!
Iwan saved Canela years ago from Greece. Leishmania had eaten away at her bones, so she lives with us in the White House. Twice a year, he drives across Europe, …
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This is the beginning of the end…
This is my last video of the year, a year that will affect how we live in the future. But there is light at the end of the tunnel… for …
I have bad news
On Christmas Eve we performed a CT scan on Claus. He had barely recovered but it couldn’t wait any longer. He came through the scan, and we were waiting for …
WORLDWIDE APPEAL TO FIND A FAMILY FOR DOG BORN IN A HOSPITAL CAGE!
Fred was born in our hospital… most unexpectedly. He is an amazing dog… please help us find his family today. You can see his story here: DONATE, help us continue …
WORLDWIDE APPEAL TO FIND A FAMILY FOR DOG BORN IN A HOSPITAL CAGE! Read More »
AMAZING! DOG RESCUE LOGO CAN BE SEEN FROM THE MOON!
The Let’s Adopt logo can now be seen from space! Watch how we did this here: Please DONATE, help us continue saving lives
SPECIAL GUEST CAME TO VISIT ALL OUR DOGS… AND THEY LOVED
A member of our community came to visit the White House today. Jaime and his mother have been following us for a long time. And the dogs were happy to …
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LADY RESCUED WITH HER ANIMALS JUST BEFORE EVICTION GETS HER FIRST HAIRCUT IN YEARS !
Mara is now with us and she needed some special moments before starting to work with the team. Here you can see how it went!DONATE, help us continue to save …
LADY RESCUED WITH HER ANIMALS JUST BEFORE EVICTION GETS HER FIRST HAIRCUT IN YEARS ! Read More »
Haters
I rescue animals from dire situations, animals that would otherwise have no chance. That’s good, right? Not everyone seems to think so… here you can see what some animal rescuers …
