Canine Defence - L'Aquila

[Angie and Robert]

Oh so well done guys, a brilliant effort.
The fat controller xx
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[Moxie]

Just to say a huge thank you to everybody who helped make today possible.

We will shortly be receiving re homing info and the histories of those dogs who are suitable as 'pets' for Fiona's website - the vast majority of the dogs at Paganica will never be re homed, they are semi wild in many cases, ex farm dogs who would never successfully make the adjustment. These dogs will spend the rest of their lives at the shelter being superbly cared for by only three members of full time staff.

We were all shocked by the sheer amount of dogs and how extraordinarily well cared for they all were - without exception!

The elderly, the diseased and difficult animals all receive the same high level of attention. No dog is destroyed as a matter of course.

The staff were delighted with our contribution and guess what? 'Our' food will be distributed throughout the kennels and the 'tendopoli' for those owners struggling to keep their pets with them.

Enough from me - over to you team...

Moxie (and him)

[Campfield]

Thank you for that uplifting post Moxie. The animals are often overlooked in these crisis- it's so heartening to see the efforts of LAV, Fiona, and yourself.

[Aretina]

Fantastic Moxie and All Involved , what Stars! This just goes to show what a positive forum can achieve.

[Carole B]

Wonderful - thank you all for going to all that trouble... What a shame (though not unexpected) about those who will never be able to be rehomed. But at least they'll know where their next meal is coming from!

You are all 'saints' for caring so much!

[Noma]

I join the other members in thanking you for your efforts. The no-kill canile sounds wonderful. Those are truly lucky dogs.

[sarahandmark]

Well after a thoroughly rewarding day yesterday, full of emotions, we left being amazed by the devotion of the staff at the Canine Defence League. We really can't imagine how hard it is looking after 422 dogs. Everywhere was so clean and tidy, the animals watered and fed and the staff over the moon by our donations.

So we thought we had better relieve them of one of their little beauties and after some gentle persuasion on my better half, we came home with 'Flop'.

As you can see, we couldn't resist his beautiful eyes and you will be glad to know he is settling in well in his new home (even though he is getting a little too friendly with his new sister!). He is so gentle and kind - we can only try to imagine what he has been though and make him feel as comfortable as possible.

Not long after we arrived a tiny pupy was bought in - a reminder that we must not forget the homeless dogs of the L'Aquila area - this is an ongoing operation and anyone looking for a new member of the family, please start by looking here. These dogs have had so much trauma in their lives, they really do deserve a second chance.

For details of how to adopt a dog please contact Moxie, SarahandMark or DavidUno.

Thank you.

[Campfield]

Flop's a lovely pooch. He'll be so happy now!

[Fiona Tankard]

Hi Moxie

Someone posted a comment on the appeal post of my site- she would like to help foster any pets temporarily until their owners can help take care of them again. She doesn't know who to contact. maybe Francesca would be the person? Can you pm me with Francesca's email address ?

Thanks.