Recently, four beautiful Podenco puppies travelled to Italy, to start their new lives. They had been raised by one of our foster carers, who certainly did a good job!
They are lively, healthy youngsters, who will certainly bring great joy to their new owners.
The journey would have been a bit stressful for them, but, looking at three of them in the photos, they have settled quickly into their new homes. What a lovely, happy ending!
It has only taken five years, but we can now say, officially, that Uma has finally been adopted.
Uma came to Live PAWS when she was a year old, and was always overlooked. She is a happy girl, who shared a kennel with her best friend, Guapo, until he was adopted last year.
She was then introduced to Atigrado and Oscuro, and found more freedom to play.
A week ago, Uma caught the eye of a German gentleman. He wanted a friend for his older female dog, on his finca.
Uma went on trial, and we received the feedback: “She makes a wonderful part of our team”.
Uma was officially adopted this morning, and tears were shed!
There is a suitable home for every dog we have at the refuge, and we will never, ever give up trying to find them!
Uma, our darling beautiful girl, you will be missed, but you really deserve this special day, and all the days ahead of you!
This little pup was returned to the refuge, because her recent adoption had, unfortunately, not worked out.
We were very sad to see her back at Live PAWS, but, after having been here for about 10 minutes, a lovely couple wanted to take her home with them.
She is such a beautiful puppy, and it’s impossible not to fall in love with her!
Have a good life, little Ella!
Our beautiful, crazy Pluto flew to Italy recently, accompanied by one of our Live PAWS team, Robbie.
Pluto is really happy in his new, forever home, and we know he will be a well-behaved and much-loved member of his new family.
We always miss our dogs when they leave here, but we can’t be sad for long, because we know they have great lives ahead of them!
Farewell, lovely Pluto. What a great character you are. Your pen at the refuge seems a little empty now!
This lovely group of people came to the refuge to walk the dogs, bringing with them a very generous selection of dog food!
We are really grateful, and appreciate their kindness. It means so much to us when we receive donations, because we have lots of hungry mouths to feed!
Lacie is a really beautiful girl, and it was really sad to see her so frightened, when she first arrived at the refuge.
But, within three days, a lovely family came to see her, and fell in love straight away. She spent some time with them in their home, and the adoption papers were signed today!
Lacie’s story has a really happy ending, which is fantastic. Have a great life, Lacie. We will always remember you!
Little Johnny Cash had only been with us for a very short time, when a lady took him for a walk. She fell in love with him straight away, and decided to foster him.
He quickly became a treasured member of the family, and his adoption papers have just been completed.
We are always so delighted to see these happy endings. They make everything we do here at the refuge worthwhile.
Have a great life, Johnny Cash. What a lucky boy you are!
Max and Archi, our two Cocker Spaniels, thoroughly enjoyed a pampering session with our dog groomer, Janie, at the Live Paws salon in Silencio.
They were beautifully behaved, and didn’t mind at all when they were bathed, hair dried and trimmed.
Dogs get really hot in very warm weather. By the happy looks on their faces, when they left the salon, they were delighted to have parted company with a lot of their thick coats.
Max and Archi are looking for their forever home – together, of course! Only one adoption fee will be charged.
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a dog going from being a nervous wreck, to what we see in this video, filmed by our dog trainer, Adam.
He was confident that, from the day he started working with her in the refuge, he could help her.
When she first came to Live PAWS, she wouldn’t:
*Leave the corner of the kennel
*Look anyone in the eye
*Walk on the lead
*Move for treats
Progress was slow, but there were steps forward. Then Adam decided he would take her home with him, because being able to spend a lot of time with her would increase her confidence, and be more beneficial.
We had to muzzle her to get her into the car, not because she was aggressive, but she was so frightened – a big difference!
After five months of Adam and his own dogs working with her, the video shows that there is love, if you let it shine through.
Adam, what you have done for Josie is beyond amazing, and all we can do is shout our thanks from the rooftops, for saving this beautiful, happy girl.
She now has the opportunity of a permanent life away from the refuge, because you have given her the chance of being adopted! Thank you so much!
Josie is available for adoption, with aftercare and ongoing support from Adam, if needed.
Adam’s update: Josie has made incredible progress, and would now suit any home. She LOVES all dogs, and would prefer somewhere with an energetic or young dog. She is so beautiful.
Two of our Podencos have new homes in Italy! Rocio is about eight months old, and was found wandering the streets with her sister, Luna, and their mother.
Micky (centre) has been with us for just over a year. He did spend a trial period with a new owner, but, sadly, it didn’t work out.
It’s incredible to think that the lives of these Podencos, who are the most mistreated breed of dog in Tenerife, can be so drastically transformed.
Our thanks go to our dedicated volunteers, Georgia and Adriano, for all the tireless work they do with our Podencos.
Farewell, Rocio and Micky. We know you have wonderful lives ahead of you!
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