Tragic dog is given a lifeline - 02.07.2010

A couple of weeks ago, Eugenio received a call from Conservación Carreteras, the agency who remove litter and debris from our roads and motorways.

They had found what seemed to be another dead dog, at first. However, on closer inspection, this one was still alive – just. The podenco (pictured), around three years old, was in a terrible state when Eugenio collected him.
He was taken immediately to Hospivet Sur, at Las Chafiras, where Caesar, Pedro and all the staff made it their mission to save him.
He had been hit by a vehicle, and the bone at the side of his face was literally broken in two. There was also bleeding from the brain. On top of all that, he was badly-starved and carried old injuries of mistreatment at its very worst.
He was kept sedated for several days while the caring vets stabilised him, and he was fed gently, via a syringe. He is now fully conscious and trying to eat unaided, although his face has not healed fully.
The extent of any brain damage is not yet known. Despite all his hardship, he is a gentle, loving soul with eyes that tell you he has had enough of being treated so poorly.
Soon, he will go the refuge to live with the other dogs, including some 65 podencos ‒ the Canarian equivalent of the greyhound.
Their “jobs” are different, of course, because one races and the other hunts, yet both tend to be cast aside when their usefulness is at an end.
Also, they are not the prettiest of breeds and, sadly, they become the unwanted ones. It’s a great shame since they have hearts of gold and are a lovely breed.
We need a name for our brave little man and we want to help us? Text your suggestions to 629 388 102, or post them on our Facebook page (Live Arico Tenerife). The winner will receive a bottle of wine, courtesy of the Harbour Club Los Gigantes.
Live Arico would like to thank Hospivet Sur for their determination and professionalism in saving this poor dog.
Next week, we will update you on his condition and, of course, announcing his new name … for his new life.

 

 

 

Upcoming events
We have a fund-raiser at Rah Rahs, on the Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos, on Thursday, 15^th July, from 9pm. Charlie Karlsen and Suzy Q will be singing, plus guests and a charity raffle. Come along and have some fun with us.
The following Wednesday (21^st), Live Arico will benefit from the weekly, Wednesday quiz night at the Java Bar, in Los Cristianos. There will also be a fund-raising raffle and other ways to win, and help the doggies at the same time. It starts at 9pm, so get those thinking caps on.
We’ll be at the Theatre Bar, San Eugenio, a week later (28^th) for a benefit night with Suzy Q, and guests to be confirmed. Lots of raffle prizes at this one, so be early to ensure a seat.
Then on Sunday, 8^th August, we are proud to be hosting an Auction Fun Day at the refuge. We already have some great lots, including a pool table, furniture and jewellery, which will be available to view from 3pm.
There will also be a bbq and drinks for sale. Oasis Fm’s Chris Donoghue will be compering an afternoon of live entertainment ‒ and for the kids, we have a face-painter, splash pool and bouncy castle.
Boxer Nicky Cook, the former super-featherweight world champion, will be signing autographs and all in all, we expect to have a great afternoon.
All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of our refuge dogs, and you can say hello to them on the day, of course.
For further information, please call Chris on 672 917 193 or Suzy Q on the number below. Hope to see you there.
Revised adoption procedures
A minimum 50-euro donation for an adopted male dog, and 75 euros for a female, is now required by Live Arico. This is paid direct to Hospivet Sur on collection of your new pet, which will be chipped, neutered, vaccinated and wormed.

 

Willing hands wanted
Meanwhile, it’s business as usual at Live Arico as we strive to make our dogs as comfortable as possible in their new home.
Much work has already been done, and plenty more remains. To that end, we desperately need some metal poles, at least 2.5metres in length by at least 40cm in diameter, 250 breeze blocks  ‒ and several pairs of voluntary hands!
If you can help with either request, please call Chris, who is co-ordinating the building work, on 672 917 193.
Collection-box inventory
If you have a full one, please call us on any of the numbers below.

 

South Tenerife Rescue Centre
We have sold 504 square metres of land up to now, making a total of 2,520 euros. Our 2010 calendar sales made  2,999 euros, of which, a total of 1,000 euros has been used to buy building materials at the new refuge. So the land account total now stands at 4,519 euros. We’re getting there!
The plan to buy our own plot of land remains, possibly even the land we are now renting, so
are you prepared to buy a square metre of land for Live Arico?
At just five euros, you will receive a certificate from Live Arico for now, and your name and number of square metres purchased will be on a Roll of Honour at the new refuge.
Live Arico Flight Line
Anyone booking flights to and from the UK with the Live Arico Flight Line will get them at competitive prices, and will also help our dogs. Call now on 922 794 918 and please quote Live Arico Flightline.
Dog-grooming
Claire is now offering 10% of her fee to Live Arico. She has 18 years of experience, so call her on 660 862 910 for an appointment, and quote Live Arico so we can receive our donation.
Live Arico Shop news (in association with Tenerife Nursing and Care)
Good news for customers – the shop has now been transferred to the frontline of Coral Mar, at ground level, right next door to the Coral Bar.
This will make life far easier for everyone: cars unloading can park right outside, and our elderly and disabled customers will no longer have to negotiate the stairs.
Blood-pressure testing is now taking place in the shop again, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am to 12.30pm.
We now have a fantastic range of hand-made cards for all occasions. They are decorated beautifully and cost from two euros.

More bric-a-brac is needed, so why not have a grand clear-out and bring your unwanted items to us?
 
We are also grateful for items of furniture as we are now working in conjunction with Fish for Furniture, at Los Abrigos and Idea, in Adeje. Call Rick to arrange pick-ups.
If you are on the Golf del Sur and cannot travel to Silencio, you are welcome to drop off shop donations at the Winter Gardens Gym and they will be brought to us. And we are grateful for any donations of cat and dog food at the shop.
Through popular demand, the shop now has new opening times: Mon-Fri – 10-4pm. Sat – 10-2. Sunday: Closed. When an event is being held in Coral Mar Square, the shop will also be open. 
Live Arico hot lines
For any questions about the shop, the dogs or Live Arico – or if you would like to make a donation and need somebody to pick it up – call Debbie on the number below.
Important telephone numbers
Eugenio: 649 001 907 (call if you find an animal abandoned or in distress)
Suzy Q: 629 388 102 (fund-raising, press releases, prize donations, etc.)
Pete Holland: 661 099 365 (Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog)
Rick: 639 207 064 (shop donations and collections)
Debbie Gibson: 637 918 158
You can also read about us at www.livearico.org http://twitter.com/tenerifedogs
 or http://tenerifedogs.blogspot.com
Your pet’s future
Lastly, please think hard about what will happen to your pet if you are going back to the UK. Remember, a dog is for life and not just for your stay here.
Until next time, bye from Live Arico.