Famous and Heroic Dogs

Check out K9 website and their page on Animal Stories, dedicated to some of the most famous animals that have saved lives or made the headline throughout the world.

Here are a few more stories of doggy heroism, a brave pooch who helped save lives in Afghanistan, and earned the highest award for an animal.War Hero Dog

A Labrador who alerts her owner to an intruder and wins the Dog Heroic Hearing Award
A guide dog who despite severe injuries from being attacked by a Rottweiler still managed to guide his blind owner home.

BREAKING ( BARKING ) NEWS - Happy Birthday to Chanel, a dachshund who is celebrating her 21st birthday and is the oldest dog in the world and Guiness Book Record Breaker.!
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Recommended Vets in The South of Tenerife

I can highly recommend this Veterinario and Roberto his wife and his staff.

Centro Veterinario El Madroñal 3 el naranjal locales 5,6 y7 38660 Adeje,
Tel – 922 713987 – Emergencies – Tel- 617 48 37 07
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I can also recommend

Veterinario Patas y Colas
C/Argentina N6 calle viera y Clavijo N4
el medano
922 178080
emergencies 61 9894 207


Vets recommended and used by K9 Rescue Shelter

Clinica Veterinaria
San Isidro Branch
C/l Arguayoda s/n
Edf. Reidencial Olga
Local 5, 38611 San Isidro
Tel: 922 393 016
Mobile: 606 684 227

Clinica Veterinaria
Costa Adeje Branch
Residencial Las Torress, local 15
Tagara s/n Urb. Barranco Las Torres
38670 Adeje
Tel: 922 780 088
Mobile: 667 802 873

Hospivet Sur
C/ Moraditas, 9
Las Chafiras
38639 San Miguel de Abona
Tel: 922 73 69 27

Alcala Veterinaria
Tel: 922 86 55 05
Mobile: 616 366 982

Veterinaria
Playa Paraiso
Tel: 922 74 02 98

Tenerife Dogs Welcomes Sharon Haslam Professional Dog Trainer and Veterinary Nurse

Sharon has been working with dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes for over 10 years using kind and humane training techniques and has a vast range of experience in the training of dogs with behavioural problems and also Obedience Training. Her training started in Michigan, 1998 , when she attended many dog training and behaviour counselling seminars by professionals such as Sue Sternberg and Patricia McConnell. In 1999 she started training to become a Qualified and Certified Guide Dog Instructor and she earned her Qualification as a Guide Dog and Obedience Instructor. Sharon is also a Veterinary nurse graduating from Pennsylvania State University in 2006.

Sharon has also attended workshops for T-TOUCH Therapy which is an alternative and therapeutic way to help you become more connected with your dog. She is now living in Tenerife and has a successful business called Happy Tails Dog Training which helps to retrain dogs with all kinds of problems using positive reinforcement, no matter how big or small. She also works alongside K9 (Sharon is on the commitee) and Dingo dogs and runs K9 Rehome follow Up program, which ensures that dog owners have a resource where they can make contact, if they are having any difficulties with their rehomed dog, rather than simply turning it out onto the street again.

Sharon will be contributing to Tenerife Dogs imparting her considerable knowledge of dog behavioural problems and other issues concerning the welfare of dogs in Tenerife.

If you would like Sharon to solve any behavioural problems with your dog give her a ring on +34 699109 837 info@happytailstraining.com www.happytailstraining.com

Big Dog House

Doggy film from a bygone age.

Gala Charity Event for K9

K9 Animal Refuge and Friends of the Animals presents at Starlights Show Bar, Coral Mar, Costa De Silencio ............ 

A GALA CHARITY EVENING ON TUESDAY MAY 5th. 

With Surprise Entertainers..!

ENTRANCE TICKET 3 EUROS INCLUDES BUFFET!
RAFFLE-----TOMBOLA------VIDEO/BOOK STALL.
STARTS AT 8-30pm. be early to get seated

All proceeds go to K9 and Friends of the Animals

RETAIN ENTRANCE TICKET FOR DRAW AT THE END OF THE EVENING.

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Recession Proofing Your Pet

These are tough economic times for people and pets. Sadly, record numbers of animals are being abandoned and surrendered to shelters.

Some people are even having to make difficult decisions regarding euthanasia when faced with pet health problems and high vet bills.

The financial crisis has many pet owners wondering how they can save money on pet supplies and other pet costs.

Fortunately, you don't have to buy only cheap discount pet supplies and low quality pet food in order to save money.

To Read rest of article click on this link   Recession proofing your pet

Article written by Jonathan Saupe and Heather Rowe

Photo by Nikki

Can My Dog Get Swine Flu

Here is a link to an article written by Vet Janet Toblassen about whether Dogs or Cats can get swine flu.

can my dog or cat get swine flu