Doggie classes are boomin

IT was another busy period at the refuge last week, with the emphasis on the new educational programme to raise awareness of the plight of abandoned dogs here inTenerife.
Staff welcomed 80 children from San Miguel’sLutherKingSchoolon the Monday, while a total of 180 schoolkids from Colegio Perez de Valero, in Los Cristianos, poured in on Thursday and Friday.

Accion del Sol staff firmly believe that educating children on animal welfare will improve conditions for the animals – and also improve the minds of the youngsters about the correct way treat their pets.
Although Accion is a five-star refuge, the day-to-day running is definitely a full-time job for the manager, Marion Gonzalez, whose normal day starts at 7am with a walk around the sanctuary to check all is well with the dogs.
That is followed by her daily briefing with the morning staff for any extra tasks which may have cropped up for the day.
Marionis a very hands-on person, who receives incoming dogs and assists the vet and staff to examine and wash the new arrivals.
She also spends time socialising the dogs so they can be kept safely together in pairs or small groups without any trouble.
The legal aspects of running the refuge also take up immense time, with endless trips to the various town halls with whom Accion del Sol collaborate.
Most weeks, the refuge receives large groups of children, for whom time is spent educating the children, and these schedules are all prepared byMarion.
Her list of tasks is endless, butMarionis totally committed to her role at the refuge, which appears to be never-ending.
Anybody who would like to be involved in, maybe, dog-walking or grooming the dogs should contact the refuge on
If you would like more information about Accion’s sponsors, the German-registered charity Aktiontier, please visit their website http://www.aktiontier.org/
This will give you an insight to the good work they do all overEuropewith many different species of animals.
Please call 922 778 630.for more information about the dog sanctuary, or if you would like to help out in any way, maybe you could do a spot of dog-walking if you have some time on your hands.
And anyone with spare towels and blankets can always donate them to the refuge because they would be much appreciated by our inmates.
The refuge is situated at Poligono De Industrial Estate, Granadilla, Exit 51 on the TF1, directly next to ITER by the windmills, and it is open to the public Monday-Friday, from 3-6pm.

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Germany’s handy for Andi, May 07, 2012

PEOPLE often ask about our Accion del Sol refuge dogs now living inGermanyand, sometimes, we can provide the perfect answer.

For instance, here’s Andi, who went toGermanythree years ago as a little pup, and is obviously happy now and flourishing.

We have also sent Pinsel, the podenco, to a new home inGermany, but there are still about 30 more podencos awaiting new family.

The podencos are of all ages, colours and natures. They make excellent pets, and we urgently need to find them new homes. Please contact us or visit the refuge if you are interested in any of these dogs, or any of the others at the refuge.

Hope never dies for the Accion staff, and only last week they were delighted to see the adoption of a dog who had been in the refuge for six years.

He had been in a very bad way when taken in from another shelter which had been closed down, but had been restored to full health. A Belgian couple had been walking the dog over a period of time and had grown very fond of her.

They decided they couldn’t bear to be parted from her, so she now will end her days knowing just what a loving, caring home is all about.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the refuge the day she left to start her new life, and there are so many other cases which touch the hearts of those working at the refuge.

It’s that time of year again when we organise The Teide Challenge to raise money for Accion del Sol, so if anyone is interested in joining us on the walk to the peak of Mount Teide, then contact 922 778 630 for more information.

The date is yet to be confirmed, but it will be around the end of the month. The last two challenges have been successful and previous participants have all agreed that the views were amazing and, overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Please call the above number for more information about the dog sanctuary, or if you would like to help out in any way. Maybe you could do a spot of dog-walking if you have some time on your hands.

And any to spare towels and blankets you may have would be much appreciated by our inmates.

The refuge is situated at Poligono De Industrial Estate, Granadilla, Exit 51 on the TF1, directly next to ITER by the windmills, and it is open to the public Monday-Friday, from 3-6pm.

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Accion el Sol News, May 02, 2012

POTTER and Susi are two of the many abandoned dogs who were brought into the Accion del Sol refuge last week.
Potter is a timid, three-month-old male Canarian Podenco, who needs lots of tlc and good food as he is extremely malnourished.
Susi, a three-year-old Yorkshire terrier, has typical sticking-out Canarian teeth and she’s a little darling.
Please call the refuge on the number below if you are interested in either of the dogs, or any of the many other animals there.
There was an attempted break-in at the refuge last week, when fences were cut in the hope that some of the rescue dogs would escape.
Luckily, all the dogs preferred the safety and comfort of their first-class refuge. A denuncia was made and the Guardia Civil inspected the damage done by the culprits.
And, needless to say, security has also been increased greatly to protect the dogs from further break-ins.
If you would like more information on the German registered charity Aktiontier, which sponsors Accion, then please visit the website http://www.aktiontier.org/

It will give you an insight on the good work they do all over Europewith many different animals.
Please call 922 778 630 for more information about the dog sanctuary, or if you would like to help out in any way. Maybe you could do a spot of dog-walking if you have some time on your hands.
If you have any to spare towels and blankets, they would be much appreciated by our inmates.
The refuge is situated at Poligono De Industrial Estate, Granadilla, Exit 51 on the TF1, directly next to ITER by the windmills, and it is open to the public Monday-Friday from 3-6pm.

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