Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary

Every Life Matters

Dog Update

Perla

Perla

During the worst time any of us can remember, we had a number of dogs die suddenly of an illness we were never able to identify. They suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive and died shortly after. 

Perla was rescued from a garbage bin outside the shelter as a tiny puppy. Someone had dumped her and closed the lid, but luckily, the staff found her in time. She was a really healthy, lively girl, so it was shocking that she died so suddenly with little warning.

She was a loving bundle of fun, who will be fondly remembered for he playfulness.

Perla

Perla

Perla, female

Perla, female

Andreas

Andreas

During the worst time any of us can remember, we had a number of dogs die suddenly of an illness we were never able to identify. They suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive and died shortly after. 

Andreas was a senior dog that was reported near death, lying on a step in the street. He had a severe parasite infection and was thin and dehydrated. He had lived with us and known love and care since December 2022.


He lived out his remaining years in comfort and knew love at the end.

Andreas

Andreas

Andreas

Andreas

Tibor

Tibor

During the worst time any of us can remember, we had a number of dogs die suddenly of an illness we were never able to identify. They suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive and died shortly after. 

Tibor was reported in January 2024, living in a garbage dump with people throwing stones at him. He was very thin and full of mange. Like Murphy, he was terrified when he came to us, but in a couple of months, he was strutting around as if he owned the place!

We are missing his energy and boisterousness!

Tibor recovered

Tibor recovered

Tibor recovered

Tibor recovered

Caden

Caden

During the worst time any of us can remember, we had a number of dogs die suddenly of an illness we were never able to identify. They suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive and died shortly after. 

We rescued Caden in April 2024 with a severe head wound and very thin. He was initially part of our Adopt A Stray program, but the adoption fell through, so we kept him at the shelter. Caden was so friendly from the beginning – such a sweet soul.  We are heartbroken by his passing.

Caden

Caden

Caden

Caden

Murphy

Murphy

During the worst time any of us can remember, we had a number of dogs die suddenly of an illness we were never able to identify. They suddenly became lethargic and unresponsive and died shortly after. 

We rescued Murphy in June 2023 with one of the most severe cases of mange we have ever seen. At first, he was antisocial and wary of people, but then he became super confident and one of the more dominant dogs in the shelter pack.  He was a real character and is sadly missed.

Murphy

Murphy

Murphy

Murphy