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. 😔
If anyone wants to send a donation so we can get the dogs some treats our PayPal is [email protected]
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 €
We received this message & video this morning from Narla’s new family in Oxford Uk. She’s only been there 3 days!
“Morning clair, she has really settled in well. Such a lovely girl and we are so happy she fits into our family so well. Jasper loves her and she’s loves him. She has a crate she takes herself backwards and forwards from. I honestly couldn’t wish for a better puppy. I hope you are not missing her to bad. Thanks again Johnny”
There are 3 siblings still available. Don’t just take my word for how fantastic they are!
Please help me find their forever home! ❤️
#adoptdontshop
So we’ve teaching Tony our foster puppy typing, hoping that it might make him more adoptable…. He’s still waiting for his forever family…
Fizzy Pop! Is going to her new family at the end of August. ❤️
Same day checkout & checkin which is always crazy enough, but yesterday we built a shade for the villa balcony in between guests! Great team effort.
We had the absolute pleasure to provide a 4 course surprise birthday dinner for our guests last week at the eco pool. We couldn’t have cooked for a lovelier family. Such a pleasure.
Gazpacho
Sea food paella
Meat paella
Water melon jelly with homemade vanilla & raspberry jelly.
Lovely message received after:
“ CLARE❤️ DOUG❤️
Thank you a million times for making my moms birthday one for the memory books✨ She loved every minute of it - and so did the rest of us.
Thank you for everything you did. I saw every detail. The birthday sign on the table, the 79 candles and how you went above and beyond with tapas, bubbles, dinner, desserts and LOVE for everyone.
We can’t thank you enough. It was truly a beautiful night. THANK YOU❤️🙏”
#whywouldyougoout
#privatechef
#localproduce
We had the absolute pleasure to provide a 4 course surprise birthday dinner for our guests last week at the eco pool. We couldn’t have cooked for a lovelier family. Such a pleasure.
Gazpacho
Sea food paella
Meat paella
Water melon jelly with homemade vanilla & raspberry jelly.
Lovely message received after:
“ CLARE❤️ DOUG❤️
Thank you a million times for making my moms birthday one for the memory books✨ She loved every minute of it - and so did the rest of us.
Thank you for everything you did. I saw every detail. The birthday sign on the table, the 79 candles and how you went above and beyond with tapas, bubbles, dinner, desserts and LOVE for everyone.
We can’t thank you enough. It was truly a beautiful night. THANK YOU❤️🙏”
#whywouldyougoout
#privatechef
#localproduce
Today was our first day off in around 6 weeks after hundreds of hours of cleaning & repainting due to the Sahara storms. So we went out on an early dog walk & found these 3 dumped kittens. The day off ended then, as now have 3 hungry and distraught kittens needing bottle feeding & constant attention.
They will be available for adoption.
Remember that 5% of direct bookings goes to helping support babies like these.
#Adopt don’t shop
Guests arriving today, huge overnight sand storm, starting clean from scratch (had been done yesterday!) 😩