Valle Verde Rescue Dog now Support Dog in Guernsey

Pinta, one of our Podenco rescues, now lives happily in Guernsey as a support dog for owner Martine-Marie White.

Pride of Guernsey Overcoming Adversity Award

Martine-Marie, with Pinta by her side has been nominated for the Pride of Guernsey Overcoming Adversity Award. She was united with Pinta through Valle Verde Animal Rescue and Paws for Support who helped her with task training.

Her relationship with Pinta has helped Martine-Marie to ‘make the most out of life,’ following a trying and lengthy process to gain a diagnosis for a rare condition known as Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS).

‘It was an attempt to help myself – medications weren’t working and I just wanted to make the most out of life. Pinta has definitely helped me do that,’

‘Pinta was in a bad way when I got her so I think we helped each other with our traumas, she picks things up for me when, does deep pressure therapy when I have vertigo and gives me a counterbalance when walking to name a few things she does.’

‘She makes things more visible. People used to look at me and think I was drunk because of my mobility struggles, but when people see a support dog they are more understanding.’

Vote for Martine-Marie and Pinta here

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Here are some of the other cat and dogs currently waiting to find their forever homes. Could that be with you?

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Maximo, Breton Spaniel

Maximo – male Breton Spaniel seeks forever home

Maximo is a male Breton Spaniel looking for his forever home. Please share 🐾

Dori, Podenco in UK foster looking for forever home

Dori – female Podenco in UK foster seeks forever homve

Dori is a female Podenco – A friendly girl currently in foster in UK. Seeks forever home 🐾

Koko, female Mastín

Koko – female Mastín

Koko is an affectionate girl who likes being with people and other dogs. Healthy and playful and walks nicely on the lead. Let’s find this girl a loving home.

Leo, male dog for adoption, Spain

Leo – friendly male dog seeks a home

Leo was abandoned outside Linda’s house and has settled in very well at the shelter with the other dogs. Let’s find this super boy a home!

Woody – male dog seeks loving home

Sadly, Woody is looking for a family to love him. He is an active boy who loves going on walks and playing. He loves people, no problem with children or other dogs. No cats.

Mora female dog

Mora – Friendly young female dog seeks home

Meet Mora. A big, friendly girl, she loves affection and socialises well with other dogs. Mora is negative to all 5 mediterranean diseases.

Buddy – male Podenco Cross for adoption

Buddy is a Podenco cross and a very lively boy. He loves playing with his siblings. Let’s find this boy a home!

Cassidy – young male dog needs a home

Cassidy is a male Retriever Mastín cross. He is fairly big but has a gentle and timid nature. Mixes well with other dogs, not dominant. Let’s find this gentle boy a home.

Toby – young male dog needs a home

Toby is new to the shelter, he came in with Daisy. He is a happy and friendly boy. Mixes and plays with the other dogs. Let’s find this great boy a home!

Boomer – sweet young male looking for a home

Boomer is a sweet boy. A little nervous but gaining confidence quickly. Mixes well with other dogs. Let’s find him a home!

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Meet the Valle Verde Cats & Dogs looking for homes

Koko – female Mastín

Koko – female Mastín

Koko is an affectionate girl who likes being with people and other dogs. Healthy and playful and walks nicely on the lead. Let’s find this girl a loving home.

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