Coffee arrived at Live PAWS because his previous owner was no longer able to care for him.

He was sad and nervous when he first came to the refuge, and quite withdrawn. It was upsetting to see him like that, because we knew, by looking at a previous photo of him, that he had been a happy, contented dog.

He gradually came out of his shell, when our volunteers came to walk him, and now his happiness is complete.

He has been adopted by a lovely couple, and we couldn’t be more delighted for this beautiful, gentle giant! ‘

Cleopatra and Doris arrived at the refuge in a pitiful state. They were both malnourished, and extremely thin.

Doris was found wandering the streets, and Cleopatra was rescued from a terrible existence, on a finca.

Podencos are often used for hunting, and are the most mistreated breed in Tenerife, even though they are loyal and sweet natured. They are often abandoned, when their owners consider them to be no longer useful.

Doris and Cleopatra have now been vaccinated, and are settling into life at the refuge.

Each day, we see improvements in their confidence and general condition, and, hopefully, they will be available for adoption, in the not-too-distant future.

When Josie arrived at the refuge, she was too frightened to leave the corner of her kennel.

Adam, our dog trainer, has been working with her for several months, in his own home. His patience has really paid off, because this special little girl has now been adopted.

Sometimes, it takes a long time to gain a dog’s confidence, especially when he or she has a disadvantaged start to life. Adam persevered, and his calm and confident approach has resulted in Josie finding her forever home.

We are sure Adam will miss her, but he is delighted to know she has a wonderful life ahead of her.

*Josie is the smaller of the two dogs in the photos

The dogs are beside themselves with happiness, when they are taken for walks by our wonderful group of volunteers.

It really makes their day when they can stretch their legs and have a good sniff!

Everyone is welcome to exercise the dogs. Please check our website for details of dog-walking days. No appointment is necessary! Thank you so much.

These beautiful boys were brought to Live PAWS together, and we really didn’t want to separate them. We had so much interest in either one or the other, before this lovely German family spotted them!

A home was found with a big garden, so that Max and Archi would have lots of space in which to run around.

They never stopped wagging their tails whilst in the refuge, and were really happy here, but these gentle, loving souls are going to have the best forever home!

Goodbye, our lovely Max and Archi. We will miss you very much!

Please watch Adams video , amazing progress https://www.facebook.com/108240900633492/posts/406390444151868/
Thank you Adam

Tara is the sweetest little girl, who was found wandering the streets, at the beginning of August.

What good news it is, to know that she now has a perfect, forever home in Madrid.

She has been adopted by people who were on holiday here, and took her for walks. A special bond was created, and they knew they couldn’t leave her behind.

She flew back with them, and we are very much looking forward to hearing how she is enjoying her new life.

A lovely German lady fell in love with Nelly, whilst on holiday here. She took her for a walk, and decided to adopt her.

She already had the relevant paperwork and licence, back in Germany, so there was nothing to stop her taking Nelly home with her, the following day.

Celine, our charity secretary, was instructed by the airport authorities to take Nelly to the airport, in the hope that there would be a cancellation.

It was touch and go as to whether she would be able to fly, but she was accepted onto the plane! What a relief it was.

Have a great life, Nelly. We can see just how settled and relaxed you are already!