Meet the Twilighters

Due to the family circumstances, Cannelle and Appy! came with nothing, sad refugees of divorce and no money. Both females. Cannelle is mum, 12 years old, and a shitzu (probably) probably n’est pas, and now known as the curly one. … Read More

Braille cam to Twilight a puppy and a very special one, too. Wait, you say – I thought Twilight was just for old dogs. Yes, most of the dogs at Twilight are in their senior years, but we also welcome … Read More

Dobbie arrived at Twilight as a three month old French Bull dog. The little lad has a congenital back, hip and leg problem, but he does not let these restrictions to his mobility get in the way of a good … Read More

Caesar joined Twilight with his sister Chloe from Saintes SPA, thanks to our friend Kate. They’d both been removed from a house due to ill-treatment and were literally scared stiff. Caesar was so frightened that he could not walk due … Read More

Dr Taffy as he is known, was one of the first dogs that Mike and Leeanne rescued via Sue at PoorPaws way back in the early days. He was a small pup, who had been thrown over the wall of … Read More

Leeanne’s baby – a fiftieth birthday present, he came to Twilight as a tiny puppy. Bear is blind in one eye, but this does not hamper his youthful spirit. He keeps the oldies on their toes, plays football with his … Read More

On December 11th 2020 it was time to meet Gremlin. Leeanne says, I didn’t go looking for this little handsome hero, but 18 months ago I did make a promise to his mum. And, whilst earlier than we all thought, … Read More

It’s time to meet Daisy This year has seen some very sad maltreatment cases coming into Twilight, and Daisy is no exception. Those of you who follow Miss Marple will remember the ‘hell house’. A house covered in faeces and … Read More

Little Nouni, blind, deaf, thyroid troubles, skin trouble and with a story never to be told as a tricky situation. We thank those who found him a home here. He has settled instantly xxx What a cuddle pot xxx

Imagine, 14 years old, leaving the streets of Romania, a life of avoiding the dog catchers – it doesn’t do to think too much methinks. Ordinarily we would be delighted to take two a year through Orfee, from these foreign … Read More

Introducing Rock, and says Leanne, “Let me tell you a little story. Back at the beginning of April I allowed myself a quiet moment and a little peek onto FB. It is always a disaster for me, I get caught … Read More

The beautiful Snowy joined us in April 2021. You can read her story in this blog post.

This tiny, tiny little black toothy poppit is probably 18 months old and is a paraplegic due to a car accident in Bordeaux. Chihuahua mix, probably! Thanks to the lovely Danielle, he was put into a foster home to see … Read More

Thanks to the wonderful Isabelle of Orfee, dear old Winnie has been rescued from the streets of Romania. We normally take two each year, but felt with Daddy Twilight so poorly, just one for the moment. Darling Winnie was chosen … Read More

Those of you who remember our dear Pearl will know that daddy lost his heart to that precious lemon setter and now we have Opal who has fallen into our lives and already taken our hearts. Dear Opal was found … Read More

Fifi, at over 17 years old is one of our oldest inhabitants. Here is her story: Leeanne writes, “My heart sinks pretty much every time the phone goes now with another pudding request. But when Bergerac SPA call I am … Read More

This little dot has travelled Europe to be here, thanks to her rescuers, Associatia Salvati Un Suflet de Cate. We thank Woolly Woofters for paying her travel costs, and for Hanna at Raggie Dogs for loving her for a few … Read More

Dear Willy, an old, blind patous, was one of five Patous rescued from a sad and desperate situation of a dead owner of three days found in his garden, and the dogs likely left uncared for at least two years. … Read More

Dear Athena arrived at the beginning of August. This darling young lady was found in the Mornac area, dumped with her sister. She has an overseas chip. Both had to serve the six months quarantine. Deeply sad, that in this … Read More

A little while ago we heard of a horrid story and grim reality of 40 hounds (those that were left alive), being rescued with the help of wonderful Hope and SPA Limoges. So much trauma for so many souls. One … Read More

Sweet little Beagle Gazelle was 10 years old and touched grass on her little paws for the first time when she arrived at Twilight in early May 2021! Yes, really! Initially, the plan was that she would stay just for … Read More