All of our amazing animals have a story to tell both before and after their adoption – whether it’s merely days long and speaks of rejection after birth by a vulnerable mum leading to utterly selfless love in foster care; or many long years spent in a refuge due to being misunderstood and mislabeled; life in a barn or attached to a short chain; or perhaps complex medical problems which just needed the right specialist help and attitude.
And there are other kinds of stories to tell too, which we hope will help educate and inform you about the rich and rewarding journey of life with a rescue pet.
Have a browse and enjoy!
Spring has now well and truly sprung and for us here at Les Amis this means we are well into Kitten season. We currently have over 40 kittens in our care! Our very own volunteer Patricia has currently got 3 babies and as you can see from the photos, they are totally scrumptious. Here is what Patricia has to say……
What started as a spontaneous rescue on a Hong Kong hiking trail led me into a life of fostering dogs and cats in need—from traumatised pups to joyful adoptions. Fostering isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Here’s my journey, and why I think you should try too.
Bosco: The Ragamuffin Who Changed Everything …
Bosco, my first foster, was a scruffy black-and-white mongrel who quickly stole my heart. I meant to foster him—but after watching him transform into a joyful, food-loving companion, I couldn’t let go. Fostering showed me just how much love, patience, and a second chance can completely change a dog’s life.
Since 2016, I’ve fostered dogs and a cat family, offering a safe, loving space for animals in need. Though I’ve “failed” a few fosters by keeping them, I’ve also successfully prepared others for new lives. Fostering lets me help without overcommitting—and seeing them thrive makes every muddy pawprint worth it.
Xena’s Little Legend Apollo had a pretty dramatic start to life. His mum Xena was left at the refuge a few days before Christmas 2024
A huge thank you to our wonderful, loyal supporters who reacted so quickly and decisively to last week’s post about Riley and his persistent ear
Not that kind, but a gorgeous labrador who spent years with travellers and is now living his best life in the Netherlands. Opi was the
This week we have a story about perseverance and ‘dogged’ determination. Some of you may remember just before Christmas we put a shout out for
Hello there! My name is Sparkie (though some humans call me Choupinette), and I’m an 11-year-old Yorkshire with quite the story to tell. You might think an old girl like me wouldn’t have new adventures ahead, but that changed one October evening when my human mum spotted my face on Facebook.
15 March update Vanda, the gorgeous puppy abandoned on the side of the road with her siblings and operated on for an untreated broken humerus,
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