At that time they had 2 cats and 8 dogs, all rescues. Their incredible journey, driving from the Algarve to Puglia in two vehicles, took 5 days. Val had 6 dogs with her, Mino 2 dogs and the 2 cats. As Val has said “Quite a nightmare! It took us five days, with lots of stops, because of the animals. Not a journey I would like to repeat very often, that’s for sure.”
15 years later. still in Puglia, Val and Mino have rescued countless dogs and cats, dedicating their time and limited income to the animals they are devoted to. Sadly, Val and Mino, have had to make the decision not to take in any more animals. For years they have dedicated their lives, and their money, to rescuing and caring for abandoned dogs and cats. Now in their 70s and not in the best of health, with no official funding, it is not possible to continue. Val and Mino will continue to look after the animals that remain in their care, relying on their sponsorships and donations to help pay for food and veterinary care, but cannot take in any more.
If you know of anyone in Puglia who provides the same service to animals please ask them if they would allow us to put their contact details on our website.