...And play hard!

The team at Rifugio Fata know that any time spent in a shelter - no matter how good the shelter is -  is a poor substitute for family life, so they do their very best, with the resources they have, to make life as enjoyable as possible for their four-legged residents. Unlike so many shelters in Southern Italy, the dogs at Rifugio Fata are given regular access to open areas and lots of human interaction. 

A big part of a happy life for any dog is playtime. As well as working on training and rehabilitation, the dogs at Rifugio Fata are also given time to stretch their legs and let off steam. This summer, Rifugio Fata friend and fundraiser, Katharina Pils-Leimer, donated a paddling pool to help them stave off the summer heat, and give the dogs a playtime treat.

Some of the dogs leapt right in, while others took a little persuading, but everybody agreed that a paddling pool was a fantastic summertime gift! Thank you Katharina!

Rifugio Fata is entirely self-funded, and so financial support is always welcome. And if you can think of a useful or fun gift to send them, to help boost life at the shelter, that is also a lovely way to support these sweet doggies in need.