I received a call a few days ago from a woman who has just adopted a male German Shepherd Cross and was due to pick him up later that week. She was concerned as she already has an older female dog and a cat living in her home so needed advice on how to [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2009 by Sharon
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So you are thinking of getting a dog? Whether you decide to buy a dog from a reputable breeder or get one from a local animal shelter here on the island of Tenerife it is a huge decision and one that requires thought and planning.
There are many other things to consider when thinking of [...]
Posted on March 1st, 2009 by Sharon
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As most of you are probably aware I am a committee member for K9 Animal Refuge here in the South of Tenerife and have been for over 3 years. So I thought it would be appropriate to give you all a brief history about K9 and how it all came together:
K9 is a British-run [...]
Posted on January 21st, 2009 by Sharon
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Pet Shop Puppies
No matter what anyone tells you, no matter what the paperwork says, animals that are in pet shops do not come from reputable breeders! They are from back-yard breeders, puppy mills or a dog with an unplanned pregnancy and the owner cannot find homes for the puppies and takes the easy way [...]
Posted on October 23rd, 2008 by Sharon
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