Pico Dogs

During our vacation on Pico/Azores we, my daughter Amelie and I, had the opportunity to visit the local dog shelter. We were warmly welcomed by all the dogs and each and every one of them wanted attention and to be petted. My daughter remained sitting in front of a dog kennel where there were two … Continue reading Success stories: Zika and Amelie

18/05/2019 With the help of our heroic Marianne, 2 dogs from the AFAMA dog shelter (Afama is a very well known charity on the island of FAIAL) left Horta on the 15th May to be received in Frankfurt by two fantastic adopting families. Here below on the right hand side you see Miji in his … Continue reading International adoptions 2019: ready, steady….GO!

Two years have passed since our first abandoned dog of Pico’s dog shelter flew to Germany, to be happily re-homed thanks to Edith and Uwe of the Association Tierhilfe Phoenix. We have now started to write the 3rd page of this amazing project that gives hope to those unfortunate dogs that could not find a … Continue reading Last call for the Dogs on Flight PIX-FRA…

Yes, it is true! Sometimes fairy tales exist. In 2017 Polly, Tom, Jenny, Gerry, Joyce, Nikita and Susy found a loving home in Germany thanks to the Association Tierhilfe Phoenix. All these dogs had been abandoned or had been returned by their owners to the dog shelter located in Pico Island (Azores). Among 70+ dogs living … Continue reading 1, 2, 3… 7 Picodogs adopted in Germany during Year 2017!