Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary

Every Life Matters

Dog Update

Gwen

Gwen

Approximate age:

2 years
Date arrived at Sanctuary:

May 2024
Where from:

Dumped as puppies
Story:

Gwen and her two siblings Gia and Gill were dumped outside the sanctuary just when we had an outbreak of distemper. Of course, we couldn't just leave them in the road on the doorstep so we brought them in and isolated them until the outbreak was cleared. These three are such a sweet tight-knit group, they have a resemblance to beagles and are very gentle and loving young dogs. 

We really hope to find them a home one day as they would be perfect family dogs. In the meantime, they have settled into sanctuary life but they have a tendency to get bullied sometimes so they like to find quiet place of their own to hang out. It's so sweet to see the three of them together.

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Gia

Gia

Gia

Approximate age:

2 years
Date arrived at Sanctuary:

May 2024
Where from:

Dumped as puppies
Story:

Gia and her two siblings Gill and Gwen were dumped outside the sanctuary just when we had an outbreak of distemper. Of course, we couldn't just leave them in the road on the doorstep so we brought them in and isolated them until the outbreak was cleared. These three are such a sweet tight-knit group, they have a resemblance to beagles and are very gentle and loving young dogs. 

We really hope to find them a home one day as they would be perfect family dogs. In the meantime, they have settled into sanctuary life but they have a tendency to get bullied sometimes so they like to find quiet place of their own to hang out. It's so sweet to see the three of them together.

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Dario

Dario

Dario

Approximate age:

2 years
Date arrived at Sanctuary:

May 2024
Where from:

Dumped as puppies
Story:

Dario and his 5 other siblings (Dante, Dawson, Delia, Diane, Dove) were dumped by an abandoned house on the road to the sanctuary and found by staff who were taking dogs for their daily exercise. This group of dogs was so unusual because they are all very different from each other so we don't think they came from the same litter. 

Unfortunately, at the time they were able to clear quarantine and would have been available for adoption, the sanctuary had an outbreak of distemper. During that time, this little group has matured into beautiful, young dogs each with a super personality. Dario loves to hang out with the younger dogs in the quarantine area and loves to have a head scritch.

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Roberto

Roberto

We have some really sad news - one of our beloved senior dogs, Roberto, passed away during emergency surgery on 11 May 2025.

Roberto

Roberto

A few days ago, we noticed that he had difficulty urinating so took him for an ultrasound. It was discovered that he had stones in his bladder and they were blocking his urethra. We had to do emergency surgery or he would die.
Because of his old age, we took him to Animal Wellness as they have gas anaesthesia, but he had a cardiac arrest when given the pre-anaesthesia injection.

Roberto adopted

Roberto adopted

We rescued Roberto in January 2024 after he was reported lying in the middle of a field in a heavy rainstorm. He was thin and had difficulty walking due to arthritis.  You can read more about him on his profile page here.

Its so sad that he didn't get to live in our new shelter in the senior house we will be building, but he did get a lot of love, care and safety for 15 months at the shelter. A much better outcome than dying alone in a field.
You can see the difference a year made to him when you compare his rescue pictures to the one taken a few weeks ago.

Roberto

Roberto

Roberto

Roberto

Thank you so much to Roberto's two sponsors, Ivy and Catherine, for sending him so much love, treats and providing for his medical and daily needs.
Run free Roberto - you were very much loved.

Liza and Jaden adopted!

Liza and Jaden Adopted!

Lester and Landon

Great News!

On 11 March 2025, two of our adorable puppies, Jaden and Liza, found their forever home! They will be heading to a beautiful family home in Dipolog City, where they’ll have plenty of space to run, play, and be surrounded by love. Thank you so much to Bridget and family!

If you're looking for a furry friend, we have more pups waiting for their chance at a forever home. Send us a message!

Liza, female

Liza, female

Jaden, male

Jaden, male