14 Dogs Rescued From House

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Animal Welfare Association Abrigo SOS Amor aos Animais (ASAA), has released a video showing the rescue of 14 malnourished dogs from a house in Ribeira Brava, where they were chained and without adequate shelter. The rescue was made in conjunction with the Association of Animal Support (ASArb). The Ribeira Brava Public Security Police also had to attend the scene and provide support, as the dog owner, a hunter, had a gun in the house.

All the animals are in urgent need of food, deworming and blankets, and if you can offer any assistance please contact the ASAA on 918 892 007 or via their Facebook page.

The video can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/ AnimaisASAA / posts / 244926993971443