Pets in Italy

Homeless Dogs in Bulgaria

I have had an email from Lina in Bulgaria, telling me about the homeless dog situation there. It sounds like they are having an uphill struggle. I've looked at their website and it's extremely well done with some lovely dogs on there, so please take a look.

This is what she writes:

"My name is Lina, and i live in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe. Here in my country we have an enormous issue with homeless dogs. A few organizations are dealing with the problem and trying to make a change. I am just a dog lover, who is also trying to help with everything I can. One of these organization is Animal Rescue Sofia, here is their website, it is on English also.http://arsofia.org/

The reason, for which I`m writing to you is that I had noticed from your blog, that you are interested in dog adoption, And if you are interested in helping us find homes for our miserable friends. The Animal Rescue Organization is working with another dog shelter in Holland, Austria and Germany. The dogs ready for adoption are healty and with all needed passports and vaccinations."

Please get in touch if you can help and I will pass the message to Lina. Thank you.

Update on Dino - From Calabria to California!

Do you remember Dino, the lovely little dog from Calabria that 'adopted' Francis Cole and her husband? I posted his story and update here.

I've had an email from Francis with the latest news and it's all good! Here's what she writes:

Dear Friends of Dino:

Just over four months ago, Dino made his epic journey from a life of doom, sickness and misery in Southern Italy to a whole new love-filled life in California. We wanted to send out another HUGE thank you to everybody who supported our mission and made Dino's rescue possible. We were in a complicated situation at the time, and there is just no way we could have pulled it off without everybody's generous help. 

The months are whizzing by, and we wanted to send out an update to you all.  

The good news is that Dino is doing GREAT! His health issues have all cleared up and he is as bouncy and happy as ever. He lives with the risk of his illness (leishmaniasis) coming back, but he is on daily pills to help keep it at bay and so far... so good! His coat looks amazing and he is one of the most grateful little dogs we have ever met.

He has adjusted to his new life in Los Angeles very well. We take him for off-leash walks in our local park morning and evening, he goes on hiking trips to the mountains near LA, and he has enjoyed visits to the beach. And, in a couple of weeks time, we are due to take him on his first camping trip, into the Californian desert! He really is a very good boy.

It is hard to believe that when we found Dino, he was too frightened to be touched, didn't know how to walk on a leash and puked when we finally got him in the car!

We just wanted to let you all know that the support you gave Dino has gone a long, long way!

What a great ending to a potentially sad story. Well done Francis! Here are some pictures of the lucky chap!