11 years ago, I volunteered at a dog shelter on Tenerife - the rest, as they say, is history! 2 months later, my first rescued podenco, Pacita, flew into Edinburgh. Pacita was 10 when she arrived and she lived until very nearly her 19th birthday and was the most fantastic dog ever. In her name, PINS have now rescued over 750 more dogs, mainly podencos and galgos, who have no welfare benefits afforded to them in Spain, hence they are "disposed of" in unspeakable ways.

We will continue to try to empty the ocean with a teaspoon, but at least we know, for the lucky ones, they get a chance at a wonderful new life full of fun, comfort and love.

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