We had to say goodbye to Sandy our old Fox Terrier yesterday and his passing has left a very big gap in our lives.  Rescued from the SPA many years ago, Sandy had many names, Mr. Chompers because he had the habit of lying in wait for our other dogs and then “chomping” them with rather blunt teeth. … Read more ..

The race run, the race won and now to peaceful sleep.

 When I first saw Floss it was in a French Newspaper and she was described at an apricot Poodle crossed with something hairier. We already had 3 dogs and my husband said NO, but the next day we went down to Phoenix and picked her up.

The intervening years … Read more ..

MEG

You weren’t with us long enough by far but in the short time you were, it was so hard sometimes to imagine what you had been through as you were so gentle and loving, so ready to forgive what other human beings had so obviously done to you before. Everyone that met you fell in love with you, … Read more ..

“RESCUED, LOVED, DIED”.

Thank you for the joy you gave and unconditional love,

no one can replace you.

Siobain & Don & your 20 doggy pals.… Read more ..

Our deepest sympathy goes to Una and Andrew who lost their beloved Micky from cancer just before Christmas.  

Along with two other Collies, Micky lived in barn on an empty property for many months. He was fed by a local man but led a lonely, unloved life.  That was until Una and Andrew came along and took him into their hearts and … Read more ..

With some dogs there are just not enough words…….

Rex had a big heart and was much loved by his English owners who adopted him earlier this year when his French owner died.

He will be greatly missed and the joy he gave for such a short time, will never be forgotten.… Read more ..

Douglas was one of those rescue dogs who should have lived a long and happy life, sadly it was cut short when he contracted cancer of the jaw and he left this world too young at just 18 months old.

For the Orfee Association who rescued and re-homed Douglas, the heart-break is unimaginable and all our thoughts are with them.  … Read more ..

“Maxou”

Passed away Tuesday 4th October 2011 aged 17 years.  

Beloved friend of Suzie, Tommy and Bobby and dearly missed by Eddie and Pete Griffee.

Rest in peace little man, your passing leaves a hole in all our hearts but your courage filled us with pride for knowing  you.

Maxou’s Story.

Maxou was at least fifteen years old when … Read more ..

It is with great sadness that we today learned of the passing of old Hercule the Belgian Tervuren who was rescued in January of this year.

Named after the famous Belgium detective, this amazing old dog was rescued with the help of the Orfee Assoc. and Hope volunteers when he was discovered in great distress, half starved and chained up.    … Read more ..

But she was not a cat!  but a half starved, utterly exhausted little dog, who couldn’t crawl any further.  With a large broken chain around her neck she lay their on the kitchen floor surrounded by animals and humans alike who could only look at her in wonder.

We don’t know her name but she is a pretty little girl, … Read more ..