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Petra – a victim of the hunting season

Like every year after hunting season many hunting dogs were left alone by the hunters. These dogs now move back from the hunting areas towards towns and villages in search of food and water. As usual, poison is now interpreted again to poison these dogs and if these dogs eat this poison, they die a miserable death. The dogs that are not poisoned continue to search desperately for food and water and the summer comes colser, so it´s harder for them to survive. They expecting a horrible death, they starve and die of thirst. Due to the poor situation in Cyprus the animal shelters can´t be included many Pointers. The animal shelters are bursting at the seams and the re-homing of Pointers has always been difficult, thus be even more Pointers perish miserably in the ‘wilderness’ of Cyprus as in previous years Petra is one of the few Pointers that has had luck. She wandered around a hotel resort in Cyprus and a employees took her and found a place in the shelter for her. Petra was emaciated, filthy and riddled with ticks. We assume that she was already on the way for a while. After a bath and the visit to the vet – where check revealed that she is underweight but healthy – and a few nights sleeping in the shelter, Petra has quickly recovered from the exertions of her journey. Petra is a very affectionate Pointer bitch. She could quickly release her fears of us and now she loves every second she can get love and cuddles from the helpers. She is also very friendly with other dogs. Petra is now looking for a home and hopes very much there are people who want to give a lovely Pointer girl a loving home. For Petra, a dream would come true and at the same time a place would be free in the shelter for another dog. In this context we would like to point out that we are always looking for foster homes for our dogs. If you have fallen in love with Petra or want to take her or another Pointer in care, then please contact us. Related...

Riley needs a home

Hi everyone! My name is Riley and I think I’m a Munsterland cross Setter? One thing I know for sure is that I am one handsome boy and I’m super friendly and have been looking for a home now for over 3 years. 🙁 I don’t know why, I’m not wanted as I’m really friendly, loving, affectionate, playful and looooove cuddles! I love people and other dogs but not too keen on cats. I’m approx. 4 to 5 years old and was found dumped and just wondering around looking for food. My foster home has a lot of dogs and I don’t get much time spent on me and as I love people and attention I’m looking for a home that can give me this. Please if you think you can offer me a forever home I promise to be good and love you for the rest of my life. Love Riley Related...

The story of Joey

Joey is one of the many dogs which were abandoned just in front of the fence of an animal shelter. What makes the story of Joey something worse is that when he was seen by the helpers in the morning when they came to the shelter, the helpers noticed immediately that he was limping and the lower part of his right hind leg was hanging down. The immediate visit to the vet revealed that the leg is broken and he must be operated as soon as possible. The animal abandonment outside the shelters is bad enough, but with broken body parts makes it worse. We assume that he was before the helpers came, he was placed there only a short time or he just felt that he gets helped there and has remained there. We don´t know. We don´t want to imagine what would have happened to Joey, if he had gone outside of the gate. Joey was operated on immediately and now the leg needs time to heal. Joey has a lovely character. He is playful, nice to us and very addictive to our proximity. He has no problems with other dogs, quite the contrary, he enjoys every society. Because of his leg he can´t play with the other dogs yet. This makes Joey very sad. Joey is now looking for a loving home. Someone who wants to take him despite his small handicap. Related...

News of Marco from his foster home in Germany

Marco is received very well in his foster home in Germany. His flight to freedom was on 21 March. His foster mom describes Marco as follows: Marco is a very amazing young dog and my thanks goes to Carole and her team of trainers in Cyprus. They have through their work with Marco made an open-minded and trusting dog. Marco goes really well on a leash, has no fear of everyday things, is very friendly and very willing to learn. He is also known as garden helper, he is quite usable. He shakes the earth from weeds weeded from, so that the waste is not so hard. He breaks down the empty plastic flower pots, so that the yellow bag is not as fast as full and he shakes the gardening gloves after work. In the house Marco is totally relaxed and calm, outside he always discovers the treats and is willing to do something for the treats. Marco is a dream dog, but he is still missing his dream home. Look at our beautiful Marco: Related...

More photos from Noble – the Husky

We have got more photos of Noble from his home in Germany. What a new life. He hit the jackpot! But see for yourself: Related...

Our poor beauty Elina had a guardian angel on the road…

… or just lucky that our Carol was at the same time on the road. Elina was discovered the first time on 22th March 2014. Carol (one of our trainers) left the shelter in which she operates on this day and turning onto the road that she drives home when she noticed lots of brake lights of traffic ahead. As she came closer she saw a white dog dodging the vehicles on the road. She heard a screech of breaks (only travelling at approximately 5 km/h) then the dog was seen limping off between cars. She stopped off the road as did another lady and they got out of the vehicles and tried to coax this emaciated white pointer bitch to come to us. She moved off the road thankfully and down a single track road. You could see all of her ribs and hip bones beneath her scarred skin: she was now limping badly with her left hind leg carried off the ground. One of the vehicles must have hit her and she was not in a good state. The other lady said she could not help as had to go. Carol followed her up to a small farm where she stopped at an adult male pointer and a young pup. The farm owner came and met her. She was very fearful of us humans and limped off away. As She had just been at the shelter she had some treats left. But she took no notice and limped off up a hill on 3 legs. She was traumatised. The owner of the farm didn´t speak much English but he eventually understood what Carol tried to explain to him. If the dog comes back in, to catch her and call her and Carol will come and get her. Carol went back the next day and the Cypriot man said he had her. She was back to where his dogs were, but he had not caught her, she had evaded him. Trying to capture is failed as she limped away. Carol left food and a bowl with the man. But we didn´t give up and a few days later try again. On 26 March the farm owner had actually managed to lure her into his truck. Carole went to the farm, picks her up and brought her to a shelter. Once there, she got good food and now she can recover from the exertions. She was assessed on Thursday by Barbara and Carole, she is a sweet dog. She settled in and on Saturday morning we went a trip to the vet to get a check up and to do blood tests for Erlichia and Leishmaniasis. Thankfully she is clear of both of these diseases. Needing some feeding up and some pats and she will make a lovely companion doggie as she has a sweet easy going personality. When we took her out to the training compound for introductions to other possible kennel mates, she was wonderful with the other dogs. Off lead she followed Carol closely and then others round the compound. She likes human company and affection. Although not so confident, understandably at the moment, that will come with more positive interactions and training we all provide at the shelter. She takes training treats very gently from handlers and her tail is happy wagging when she approaches. If she has gained some weight she will be a beauty. We hope this beautiful girl finds a loving home that she deserves. She will make some one very happy. Related...