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22/06/2025

The Never-Ending Saga of the Boat Dogs 🛶🐾

Just when we thought we had reached the end of the boat dog story, we found out there was a third one.

Meet Chamaco. Unlike the other two—young who were on the boat 1 season only—Chamaco had been living on those boats for seven or eight years. Every fishing season, he was taken out to sea and brought back again, year after year. Until one day, he was attacked by a pit bull. And that was it. The boat people left him to his fate.

Luckily, we found out about him just in time. Chamaco was rescued a couple of weeks ago, and while he was in really bad shape from the attack, he’s now receiving treatment and slowly recovering. Once he’s healed, we will have him neutered too.

It still boggles the mind—why take dogs out to sea on a fishing boat? We may never understand, but at least now all three dogs are safe and together. The boats are gone for the lobster season, and they won’t be heading back to the ocean.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us fix the first male and the female. And to Chamaco—hang in there buddy, your sea days are over.

18/06/2025

💔 Rambo didn’t make it.

I’ve been quiet these past few days because I’ve been processing so much heartbreak. Rambo passed away unexpectedly.

He was eating, walking, responding to care—and then one morning, after his usual vet treatment, he suddenly vomited a black clot of blood and was gone. Just like that. The damage inside him was far worse than we could see.

We had hoped so badly to turn this brutal act into a story of survival. But sometimes, no matter how hard we fight, the outcome isn’t ours to decide.

What we’ve learned since is just as painful:
That Saturday night, there were two dogs. Based on what we know about the area, it’s likely Rambo was attacked first—and the female dog with him tried to protect him. She was struck too, hit in the eye with a machete, and she ran. It took days to find her.

She is now in vet care. She will lose the eye, but thankfully, that’s the only injury. She’s going to survive.

The person who did this is still out there. He’s already harmed two dogs. And yet, what stays with me most is how many people stepped up to help—how many of you donated, prayed, and hoped alongside us.

Rambo received surgery. He spent his final week surrounded by care. Any leftover donations (there’s not much) will go toward helping the others—especially his brave companion.

Thank you for believing in kindness. We did everything we could. And so did he.

Rest in peace, Rambo. You were deeply loved. 💔
Remember me
At the end of every day
Although I had to go away
My love for you, shall always stay

A little poem by Athey Thompson
Art by Andrew Wyeth, 1965.

13/06/2025

More good news! Meet Bello ✨

Bello already has an adopter — and honestly, he doesn’t even look like the same dog anymore. His transformation has been incredible. 💛Underneath the wounds full of worms he was a gorgeous,short and funny dog.

I wanted to share this update with all of you, and especially to say thank you to everyone who donated. These kinds of turnarounds take a lot of time, care, and yes — money. Vet bills are real, but your support is making a real difference.

Bello had been living in awful conditions for years. And now? He’s safe, loved, and on his way to a forever home. 🏡🐾

This is what your help does. So from the bottom of my heart — thank you. 🙏

13/06/2025

Sometimes, we need to pause and remember the other side of the story. 🐾

A few months ago, we had about eight puppies in our care. Today, we received a photo of one of them—living his best life on Roatan. 🌴 Loved, healthy, and happy.

So often we face heartbreaking cases. For us humans, they might feel like stories we scroll past, read, or sometimes help with. But for the animals, it’s not just a story—it’s their life. Their only one.

This little dog never knew abuse. From day one, he had food, safety, love, and care. He got all his shots, plenty of cuddles, and now, a forever home where he's cherished.

This is the other side of the coin. These are the moments that fill our hearts and remind us why we keep doing this.

Thank you to everyone who makes these happy endings possible. 💛

12/06/2025

"Perro que come no muere"...a dog that eats will not die😀a spanish saying that says it all.
Rambo eats, walks(even very nice on the leash)...in the midst of all it is turning a terrible situation into joy.And maybe along the way that good adopter will show up.
Thank you to all our friends who sent prayers and support.

11/06/2025

Yesterday was an emotional day.
A lot of thinking. A lot of praying. Ups and downs. Someone asked me, “Why not just put Rambo down?”
And I want to be very clear: that thought never crossed my mind. Not even once.

From the beginning, it was never about giving up. It was about helping him survive. Because life—any life—is sacred.

Over the years, I’ve seen things I wish I hadn’t.
There were two times I still carry with me.
Once, in broad daylight at the market, a drug addict with a machete attacked a white dog. Right there in front of everyone. The dog died. No one could do anything.People all just stood there, watching, helpless.
The second time was in the woods, many years ago. A similar situation. A man with a machete. By the time I got there, both dogs were already gone.

And now, there’s Rambo.

In this case too, the person who did this was most likely under the influence—deeply intoxicated, probably not even aware of what they were doing. So please don’t think that people just go around doing these things out of nowhere.
This kind of violence, sadly, can happen anywhere—whether it’s in Honduras or in China or anywhere else in the world.
It’s not about a place—it’s about the effects of addiction, mental health, and unchecked suffering.

And I want to say this clearly: Honduras has beautiful people.
People who love animals deeply.
They may not always have the money or resources—but they care. They truly care and I know several of them.

So when someone says, “Why not put Rambo down?”
How do I explain what it means to finally have one you can save?
Yes, he won’t be pretty.
But he can eat. He can walk. He can feel the sun. He had a chance—and for that alone, he deserved to live.

So many others don’t get that chance.
So many are maimed or killed and never get seen, never get helped.
And sometimes, giving one animal a second chance feels like honoring all the others we couldn’t save.

Rambo is not a dog to be put down.
Yes, it’s hard work. Yes, it costs a lot.
But this isn’t about what’s easy. It’s about choosing compassion—especially when it’s hard.

He may not be beautiful to some,
but he is worthy.
And he is loved.

Thank you to everyone who understands that.
Thank you for walking this road with us. 🐾❤️

10/06/2025

💔 Rambo made it through surgery. 💔
Dr had to cut his dangling nose and his gums will be exposed.But he is alive in spite of the fate he would have had were he to be left in the bushes.
He’s still with the vet and will stay there for at least two months. His injury is in a very delicate area, so he can’t be kept in a regular kennel—he needs constant monitoring and special care to heal properly.

The good news: He survived the surgery. He’s alive. He will recover.

The hard part: It’s going to be a long, slow road—and a very expensive one. We’re doing everything we can for him, but we’ll need help to cover this extended vet stay.

🙏 Thank you for every prayer, every message, every bit of kindness you’ve sent.
Your support has truly meant the world. Whether you’ve given financially or just held space in your heart for him—it matters. It really does.

To think Rambo went through all of this over one tortilla… It’s unthinkable. The pain he endured, the cruelty—it’s something no living being should ever experience. And sadly, we know there will be more dogs like Rambo, because evil doesn’t just disappear. But when we show up like this—with love, with care—we’re making a difference.

Please keep Rambo in your thoughts. And if you’re able to help with the vet bills, we’re beyond grateful. Every bit helps. Thank you for standing by him. ❤️
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10/06/2025

We have a friend who offered to match up to 100$ toward Rambo's vet expenses.Yeay!It is a first so I am very thankful.
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The video below is last night dinner.In less than 1 hour Rambo will be on the operating table.Sorry for the hard images....but this is the hard reality...

10/06/2025

This morning Rambo, a sweet dog who showed nothing but trust and hope, is going into surgery on the mainland.And if you wander why the mainland is because of the quality of post op, experience and costs.Yes, it is still cheaper to move animals there for long term care.And this is deffinitely a long recovery.
My mind is flooded with so many thoughts, feelings swirling in my stomach, and heartbreaking questions with no answers. It’s cruel, it’s evil — and it hurts so deeply to face something like this.
For those who live in places where animals are safe, cared for, and never left on the streets, it might be hard to imagine how real this kind of cruelty is. But it exists. I’ve seen dogs kicked, starving animals rummaging through garbage for scraps, terrified strays crossing busy streets just trying to survive. Day after day, it’s a struggle — and then something like this happens. It leaves you speechless.
Rambo was a trusting soul. He would come every day, less than a foot away from people looking for kindness and food. He wasn’t scared — which makes the attack even more devastating. Someone he must have known, someone he trusted, used a machete on him or maybe just a drunk guy..He wasn't more than 1 foot far from the aggressor. I can’t understand the kind of pain or misery that drives a person to do that. There are no excuses — no matter how hard life may be, this is not okay.
The name “Rambo” was chosen because he is a fighter and a survivor. Even after all he has been through, he still wags his tail, showing a spirit that refuses to be broken. Today’s surgery will be major — he will lose his nose and be forever marked by this cruel attack. But we hope, after recovery, he will find a loving home where people see past his scars to the soul of a dog who deserves nothing but love and kindness.
I want to thank everyone in this community — many of you have followed my journey for years, through tears, anger, and hope. This case is close to my heart and harder than anything I’ve seen and I had my share of cruelty...But I believe in our community of good, kind people who will rally around Rambo, helping him survive and heal.
Please send all your prayers, good thoughts, and positive energy for Rambo today. Let’s show that love and compassion are stronger than cruelty.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

09/06/2025

This is Rambo. His only “fault” was being hungry.

Saturday night, he stole a tortilla. That’s all. A street dog, just trying to survive. For that, a person attacked him with a machete—cut his nose off. Yes, for a tortilla.

He was known in the area. He begged for food near a small baleada place every day. He never hurt anyone. He was just hungry.

Now he’s at the vet on the mainland. He’s being stabilized and will have the surgery tomorrow.
He will never have a nose again. Let that sink in.

It’s hard to believe a human could do this—but they did. And now, Rambo needs the help of people who still have hearts.

And he still moves his tail...how noble dogs can be, and how low some of the humans can sink.

🙏 Please pray for him.
💔 Please share his story.
💵 If you can donate, anything helps. Vet care, surgery, recovery—it’s all expensive, and he has no one but us.

I know anger is the right feeling but let's use that energy to help Rambo.

Let’s show Rambo that not all humans are monsters.
If you decide to help please use PayPal [email protected] and add "Rambo".
Thank you.

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