January 24. 2010
Useful Links
Looking for a cat of kitten and you live nearer to Cahors? Try www.les-amis-des-chats.com
Interested in 'dogs of war'? What happens to retired or unwanted service dogs here in France? Check out Mlle Vallérie Tabottas informative website to find out about her battle to save these 'chiens soldats' from euthanasia. Did you know that the Armée de Terre forbid her to her rehome their dogs and prefer to put them down? www.chiens-soldats.fr
Another good cause is the French Federation for Guide Dogs for the Blind (FFAC) who are constantly on the look out for host families throughout France to take in puppies to teach them basic skills for about one year. www.chiensguides.fr
The following 2 english run rescue centres (Nr Cahors & in the Dordogne) should be checked out and we can learn from their efforts! The work they are doing and the teams they have involved are inspiring! :
www. poorpaws.com