We often hear people say, “I couldn’t adopt an old dog. I couldn’t cope with losing them so soon.” But what about the dog? They can’t bear the thought of dying alone in a kennel, either. And the truth is, we could lose a young dog at any moment, too. Sometimes, we need to be stronger for them. To put their needs before our fear of heartbreak. Because giving an old dog a loving home, even for a short time, will mean the world to them. What I love most about volunteers visiting Galgos del Sol is seeing how often their minds change. They come to meet the dogs, witness their daily lives in kennels, and discover what a difference they could make. They begin to understand that rescue isn’t just about finding a dog to fit into your life, altho that’s off course important, It’s also about seeing the dog who needs you most, and asking what you could offer them. Of course, adopting a puppy or a younger dog is every bit as much a rescue. Every dog deserves a home. ❤️ But there is something incredibly special about giving an old dog the chance. And that’s exactly what Catherine has decided to do. After volunteering at Galgos del Sol twice in just a few months, Catherine & Shaun have opened their hearts to Rubio, an elderly boy, isolated his whole younger life who now struggles to interact with other dogs. His time is precious. They have chosen to give him the retirement he deserves, lots of adventures, rather than kennel walls. Thank you, for reserving our old, lumpy boy Rubio. ❤️ Even after recently having some lumps removed, he deserves this. Rubio will leave in the next months 💕

Well some good news… 🗞️ Matisse leg did not have to be amputated ❤️ On the other hand… the cone didn’t make it 🙄 Absolutely lovely girl that needs a home 🏠

Eden survived the unthinkable. 🤍🐾 Perhaps Eden was given her name for a reason, because from the very moment she came into our lives, she was already surviving the impossible. Today, Eden went in for what should have been a routine keyhole spay. But almost immediately, the vet looked through the camera and saw something he should never have expected to see. Eden had a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia. Her stomach and liver had moved through an abnormal opening in her diaphragm and into the space around her heart. And incredibly, it was the way her liver had become lodged that had been helping to keep her alive. Until today, Eden had been running happily around the park, seemingly no different from any other day. There were no obvious signs that anything was wrong. We had absolutely no idea! She went in for a spay and suddenly needed a life-saving operation. Eden is now recovering and is stable. 🤍 Thank you Pet Wellness, fisioterapia - endoscopia veterinaria for the incredibly quick action. That certainly wasn’t expected today 🫣