Dog show on Sunday

SOTOGRANDE Mar y Sol Market is very much involved with Spanish Stray Dogs - or is it the other way round? Whatever, they, both, are holding a DOG SHOW ON SUNDAY MAY 26 at Mar y Sol Market, where else?. Loads of lovely dogs will be there, including Ruby and Angus. It is a very worthwhile cause, and a grand morning out. And look out for a car boot sale next weekend, too. Details about the dog show, registration for entries, price per class, judges, prizes, etc. below.>>>

Today is a dog day, find out why

JIMENA There are three dog items in this article. The illustration on the left is by Spanish Stray Dogs, who say: "For this Reason Spanish Stray Dogs has taken the decision as it does every year NOT to rehome any Puppy under 3 months old until after the 7th Jan 2013. DOGS ARE FOR LIFE NOT FOR CHRISTMAS. Remember older dogs make better pets!!!!" Below you will find a photo of a puppy that was found in Jimena, and two older dogs that belonged to a lady who passed away recently, and are looking for a home.

Take a pic of your dog and help Spanish Stray Dogs

LOS BARRIOS / CAMPO DE GIBRALTAR (Via e-mail)  I am just writing to let you all know that from the 1st June we are running a prize draw to raise funds for Spanish Stray Dogs. Local artist Tony Artenimas of www.artenimas.com has kindly donated us a hand painted pet portrait. The winner will get to choose the pet of choice to be painted. And then Tony will paint it from a photograph. The painting will take around 2 weeks to complete and Tony has even offered to cover all postage and packaging.  See Tony's amazing work on his website. There is more, including the conditions of entry.>>>

How Rocky became a stray at Spanish Stray Dogs / El Refugio

Rocky yesterday

JIMENA Rocky belonged to a couple, Steve and Dot, who lived in Jimena for quite some time. They decided to leave, we're told, but they couldn't or wouldn't take their dog with them. They left Rocky with friends asking for him to be taken care of. Here's a message we had on our (new) Facebook page from Spanish Stray Dogs: "Yes it is, Alberto, we received a message today from somebody else who recognized him, so you are the second person to say that this is Rocky. The family have left him and gone back to England. They could have taken him with them; we would have been happy to advise them on getting his passport and travel. But for some reason they have dumped him, its a very cruel way to treat a dog and very upsetting for him to be thrown into a killing station which is crammed full. Amee xx" You just don't do that to a dog!!! (Please see comment below!)