We are really grateful to Christine Berman, who completed a half-marathon, raising an amazing €280 euros for Live PAWS.

Running just over 21 kilometres is no mean feat, and something to be really proud of. Well done, Christine, and many thanks!

Many thanks to you all

Recently, the refuge received a very welcome donation of €270, made on behalf of the owners and customers of Fog off Mosquito and Pest Control.

Thank you so much for your ongoing generosity, Rebecca and Craig, as well as that of your clients. We really appreciate everything you do for us!

When dogs come to the refuge, they are sometimes in a neglected state, physically and emotionally.

Noa arrived recently, and, despite the challenges of her previous life, completely put her trust in Mauricio.

She thoroughly enjoyed being bathed and pampered, and we can see in the photograph just how much mutual love and adulation there is between these two! Welcome, beautiful girl.

Thank you both!

We are always glad to see the volunteer walkers arriving at Live PAWS, because it means so much to the dogs to be able to stretch their legs, and let off a bit of steam!

Andy and Will were first-timers at the refuge, recently, and thoroughly enjoyed exercising a few of the dogs.

They were on holiday here, and planned to come back to see us all in January. They left a very generous donation of €110, which really meant a lot to us. Thanks, guys! See you next year!

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Live PAWS are always so grateful for any donations. We were particularly touched, recently, when four holidaymakers arrived at the refuge, bearing food and essentials for our dogs and cats.

Denis, Vicky, Kate and David (pictured) had even managed to secure a reduction in the cost of flying over a huge holdall, with Jet2, because its contents were to be given to a charity.

As well as several bags of dog biscuits, we were the grateful recipients of collars, leads, shampoo and treats, and a variety of other items, all donated by Denis and the gang, and people in the UK.

Nikki and Peter, who were staying in the same hotel as these generous holidaymakers, donated €40.

Thank you all so much for the effort involved in flying everything over to Tenerife, and for making the trip to the refuge. We really appreciate it!

She arrived at Live PAWS with her two companions, Boss and Mira, who have both, sadly, passed away since they came here.

So it’s wonderful to see Paula so happy and settled in her forever home. Her new family are very experienced in handling larger dogs, and she is having a fantastic time with her new companions!

Have a great life, Paula. You brought so much joy to us all, and we will really miss you.

When a gorgeous 12-year-old lady, in the autumn of her life, is invited to go and live with a handsome gentleman of the same age, it can only be a good thing.

And that is what happened, when our brave Negrita was fostered by Jo and Cornelius. She and her new companion, Charlie, absolutely adore each other, and their new friendship should keep them forever young!

Negrita (pictured right) arrived at the refuge looking very bedraggled. She had a cancerous lump, which was immediately removed.

Jane, our expert groomer, has transformed her appearance, and, after removing a lot of her fur, it was discovered that poor Negrita also had an ingrowing dew claw. This was removed by one of our vets, and she is now able to enjoy pain-free walks.

Thank you, Jo and Cornelius, for giving this feisty old girl a chance to be really happy!

Yago has been with us since he was a crazy Podenco puppy, and has seen all his sisters and brothers adopted.

He has grown into a gentle, beautiful and intelligent dog, and his new owners, Charley and Dave, instantly fell in love with him.

Yago, it has definitely been our pleasure to watch you grow up, but now it’s your time! You will be loved as much as we love you! Be happy.

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! ‘