Island Dogs Rock

28/01/2025

How do you say good bye to a dog that spent 11 years at the shelter...so many memories...it didn't go the way I envisioned for Princessa to be adopted in a family...and I tried hard.
So many others were adopted but she was a bit wild, too strong of a personality and very strong willed.
She is weak but her personality is the same.
For the first time she stopped eating and is sleeping a lot.She knows I am next to her, raises her ears but slowly she is slipping into the land of dreams.
We are close to the end of her earthly journey and as I pray for an easy departure I am in peace.
It hurts but there is peace knowing there is life afterwards and I told her to receive me when my time comes.Same prayer I said countless times for so many cats, dogs and monkeys.
Caring for animals is a privilege and there is so much we can learn from them.
So...how do you say good bye to an animal...my way is to stop everything else and just be with her.
Tonight the sky is gorgeous, as I watch the sunset Princessa is next to me.
There is nothing else to do or say.Just being.

23/01/2025

Sweet Princessa....every day could be her lasts but she is still hanging on.
Today it is pouring again and she was too cold to stay outside so we put her inside.She lost a lot of weight but still likes chicken😀.
Hopefully in a few days rain stops and we can resume the restructuring works.

22/01/2025

And back at refixing fences....after all the rain we had for 3 months the jungle was taking over, the wood posts are molded and breaking.
And we have to change the entrance, tear down all our front kennels...basically a make over so the owner can have part of the property back and move all dogs around in the old kennels.Last year we had to change the agreement with the owner in order to continue renting, he takes all the front entrance and we move all dogs at the back.There we can have more land but means more work and building new fences/kennels.
The dream of owning a piece of land is still a dream...so meanwhile it will take lots of work, time and money to readjust the shelter.
So we started yesterday.We cannot afford a whole crew so we will do it slowly with only 2 workers.
Everywhere I was looking yesterday I could see how much work our fence needs, the rotten posts, the rust all over...to cry.
And on top of that Tigre and Viva have found all the flaws in the fence and go socialize with the neighborhood dogs...luckily Tigre is a very social dog.
How can you help us:
1.Adopt!
2.If you are skilled with cement, wood or machete come even if you can do it for 1 day only
3.Help us pay the workers and materials using our PayPal [email protected]
This month of January we had 3 donations for a total of 345$ and we need 1200$ a month to pay all bills...
4.Pray for me.It is overwhelming and I need all the strength possible to keep going.One thing I know is that until the last dog gets adopted I will keep fighting.

As I am writing this it started to rain, again.

19/01/2025

18/01/2025

Spending time with Princessa...11 years with us.She was 2 when she arrived with us.That makes her 13 years old.
She is slowly getting old, closer to her last breath.She is on medication daily and so far her quality of life is good.Eats only home cooked food that has to be alternated everyday just like elderly people.
She was adopted twice but she ran away to her old house(in her much younger days).
Her story is not much different than many dogs who once belonged to an expat who had to leave and couldn't take her back.
She is the smartest dog I ever met and at one point I had to come to terms she would die with us.
Only once we were able to adopt a senior dog Susie and she also belonged to an expat leaving.
Susie was 15 and Richard took her in and so she was cared till the end.
So here I am, enjoying the trees and breeze with Princessa.

13/01/2025

Dog/cat food arriving😀moving another ton of food is a great way to start the year.
I know several people that have a heart for animals who rescue indipendently that will spread it in Coxen Hole, Sandy Bay and Oakridge.
These people quietly keep helping animals from the little they have and know those deep areas where there is a real need.Some of those areas are a bit scary but we have always been protected from above.Even the dangerous people can recognize selfless kindness.
None of them is "organized", no 501c3, no ability to fundraise, just simple people who know animals and people in need.
You might meet them on the street and not even know how big of a heart they have, quiet, humble people.
A big thanks to Gene de Marco who provided the transportation cost of this shipment.
Pictures to follow.

06/01/2025

And finally Diana Gutierrez and Fundaciòn Perros sin Nombre the shelter from Tela are coming to the island!!She organized many clinics on the mainland and brings me so much joy to know she will do the same on Roatan and Utila Feb 15-20th.
She has helped us and the island animals many many times.
Both our shelters benefitted from our cooperation and during the last 6 years Diana and her team have showed compassion and lots of humility.I know all the times she helped without expecting any recognition.
Organizing free vet clinics is one of her strengths so this is really special that she comes all the way from the mainland to help Roatan and Utila animals.
Maybe you remember the shelter on the mainland that started building in the summer then rains arrived...they have over 100 dogs now.That is Fundaciòn Perros Sin Nombre.
https://www.facebook.com/perrossinnombre?mibextid=ZbWKwL

29/12/2024

This is the farewell to a great dog....Zorro left us today peacefully, in his own bed, with his dog buddies and in his own timing.
He came with us in july of 2019 rescued first by Silvia Franceschini and we just received him with all the other dogs at the shelter.
I tried and tried to find him a home but the only time someone wanted him was to put him on a chain as a guard dog so I said no.
Zorro was really a happy big clumsy dog.He did have a weakness....chickens.I had to pay for a few chickens...
Then he would go at the gate and was dying to play with the cats and the neighborhood dogs...
He loved food and toys.That is all he needed to be happy.
I know he didn't have a "real" home but our little shelter was his home where he was protected, loved, fed...just like a home.
Until we meet again sweet Zorro.Love you silly boy❤

Thank you to the supporters that helped us to give Zorro a safe place for 5 years.

Below is Zorro's song and I know he is well.

"I think I can make it now, the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is the rainbow I've been prayin' for It's gonna be a bright bright bright Sun-shiny day Look all around, there's nothin' but blue skies Look straight ahead, nothin' but blue skies I can see clearly now, the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright bright bright bright Sun-shiny day"

23/12/2024

There is no shortage of dogs in need of a home...all these dogs are neutered and have all the shots.
Please contact for more info.

23/12/2024

No worse time to look for a home than during Christmas...everybody is in a frenzy for gifts, dinners, family so who would even think to offer a warm home to a young pup....or who would think to give an ultimatum to a renter sort of you or the dog...
The truth behind her eviction is cruel to say the least.
Like so many other times I know the truth behind people and animals and many times I try to be polite, understanding, politically correct, look for a solution and let go...but this time it makes me sick because Lilly is the innocent victim of holidays and a power play of a heartless owner of a property.
Really...you ask the renter to throw the animal away during Christmas???
So, back to Lilly before I get a heart attack at the injustice.
Who wants to offer a home to this 6 months old, spayed, all shots pup?She is a small/medium dog.
Let's don't forget that animals first received and warmed baby Jesus when no one was opening their homes to a pregnant girl...
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18/12/2024

When I think of Christmas I think of all our adopted rescues thru the years who were able to spend Christmas with a new family.
Thank you to all who adopted, to all who supported us thru 18 years of rescuing on Roatan, who sent Christmas gifts and who care about us continuing our efforts.

This is w sweet picture of Copper/Pluto who was blessed to spend many Christmases in Canada.
He was always our poster boy❤
If you want to help our PayPal address is [email protected]
Merry Christmas to all!

08/12/2024

03/12/2024

The picture is covered but you can open it....I do not think it needs more words.
If you want to help please open the Fundación Perros sin nombre our partner in saving and feeding strays so many times.

✨ Ayudanos a Salvar su Vida ✨

Como siempre hemos mencionado no deben dejar salir a la calle a sus mascotas .

Los atropellamientos se dan frecuentemente y estas son las consecuencias .

A simple vista podemos ver qué este pobre perro viene sufriendo de días para que haya llegado a este extremo 🥲

Debe de entrar a cirugía con urgencia y nosotros estamos sin fondos ☹️☹️

Por favor ayúdanos a salvarle la vida .

Ayúdanos a cancelar su cirugía

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28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!!
I am grateful for all the people during the years who helped us help one more....your names are forever in my heart❤
Wishing all of you a day full of love and friends and family.