Terrible fire last night. The shelter we support was evacuated (Cantelobos), having to leave over 200 dogs alone. They must have been terrified. It was a very close call. As you can see from the pictures. We’re back in now. Dogs all physically ok, but obviously distressed. 😔
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Saturday night in with these! Puppies will be available for adoption soon! ❤️
Here I go again…..
We are fostering this beautiful girl Madam Sookie.
She was rescued from the streets in a terrible state 3 weeks ago by Saskia van Diesen. 3 days later she gave birth to 3 puppies (girls) which is when she came to us.
We put her in the Villa Hermosa Colina family room which has access to a private courtyard. She was angry & afraid, we were using a broom at times to get into the room, even to get food into the room. After a few days with not much improvement I took a different tackI sat on the floor of the bedroom door, with back to her, & slowly over a several hours just reversed into the room a few inches at a time, I had treats which I held in my hand behind me. Madam was not happy, I didn’t turn round but could hear her displeasure in no uncertain times, but I kept going until I was in the puppies fenced space & next to their bed. She slowly stopped the barking and bloody curdling growling & allowed me to sit next to her & them (as long as I didn’t look at her!) So I sat for sometime further, and continued giving her treats, gradually touching her face as I did so. I can’t put into words the relief & happiness I felt in these moments. ❤️ (probably not as relieved as Doug Wilson who was watching at a distance in case with broom in hand!)
Fast forward, it took another week of patience from Doug & I to never have any barking or aggression.
3rd week, introduced to all the other animals (12 of them) No issues, particularly with the cats she loves them.
The plan this week is to move her & the pups up to our small finca so get her fully integrated.
She is now the most affectionate dog we have had here. She’s wary of strangers but once sees they’re welcome is fine.
You can see how thin she is. The pictures are recent, and taken after she’s gained nearly 2 kgs!
We are now giving her a high end puppy food, plus meat, eggs, sweet potato and bone broth to get weight on her. In addition a special protein powder which works out at €