HappilyEverAfter

A story about love, loss, healing, and a little rescue dog named Dougie. After the loss of Oscar, Dougie helped Nicola to heal. While Dougie was learning how to be a rescue dog moving into a new home, the love and personality he shared, gave back even more to his adopter. Here in her own…

This story isn’t just about saving a dog. It’s about timing, trust, and the quiet magic of welcoming a companion who turns your world upside down in the best possible way, one wave chase, squirrel rebellion, and sofa snuggle at a time. From being picked up by Vera in November 2024, to today she has…

From Street Dog to Soulmate: Pippa’s Journey HomeFollow the heartwarming journey of Pippa, a once-homeless pup who travelledacross borders and beat the odds to find her forever home with Nicola. From streetsmarts to stable life, this is a rescue story full of love, second chances, and plenty oftail wags. From Street Dog to Soulmate. Hi,…

Taking in Maddie was meant to be a short-term foster arrangement, but it turned into something so much more. Her quiet resilience and those expressive eyes won me over completely. Day by day, I watched her grow, from a timid little shadow into a confident, happy pup. I opened my home to foster, but she…

From heartbreak to hope. “Elsa came into our lives and filled it with joy, proving that rescue truly works both ways.” Her adopter Rachel shares the story of the little girl, found on a rubbish dump by Vera. Elsa was rescued and adopted…. but perhaps it was she who rescued them, helping to heal the…

How Smiley was found in a box by the side of the road. She had been hit by a car and had serious injuries to her hip. She was cold and in pain. She was adopted and went on to live a fabulous life with her new parents in the UK and being best friends…

This is the story of Ara (whose shelter name was Flossie). She spent most of her young life being used for breeding. When her owner had no more use for her they gave her to Vera. So in Dec 2023 she began living in Vera’s shelter. Here is Aras story as told in “her own…

Maggie was found by Vera’s daughter Diana as a pup being beaten by some local people in July 2018. She was immediately rescued and spent time recovering from her wounds. She was adopted and went to live in London in January 2019. After around 6 months, it became clear she needed another doggy friend, so…

This is the story of two sweet little girls separately saved from the streets of Bosnia to live a happy life on the South Coast. Lexi was rescued from the streets in February 2023, and was adopted in April 2023. Bobo was found by the side of the road in June 2024. She was adopted…