In October 2021 AFOT was informed about two litters of puppies that were living next to a busy motorway in the middle of nowhere in Zonguldak Province in Turkey. Only weeks old and motherless, we don’t know what had happened to their mother but they stood zero chance of survival if we didn’t help them.We […]
Akita sure did give us the run around before she finally decided to work her way into the heart of the one she wanted to be her forever Mum. Now settled in Southampton with her failed foster family, Angela & Paul Stiles, Akita took some time in settling down to life in the UK.When Akita […]
Ronnie fell on his paws when he was seen and adopted by Sam Brookes and her family. Being such a big boy we were concerned that Ronnie may take time to find his forever home, but it wasn’t to be the case and AFOT got more than just an a wonderful adopter, we got a […]
Little poppet Dolly may not have had the best start but she was quickly snapped up and is now having the best life living with the Ansdell’s in Southampton. Being thoroughly spoilt, she travels the country on holiday, always coming home to her lovely forever home and all her home comforts. She’s one lucky puppy! […]
All dogs are special to AFOT but Boxers hold a special place a particularly special place in the heart of many of our AFOT volunteers and supporters. When Wallace came into AFOT care we were appalled to see this stunning boy reduced to this skeleton. Finding the right home was paramount and Sally & Martyn […]
Gracie will always have a place in our hearts Gracie the gorgeous Tabby cat had such a short time in her new forever home in the UK before tragedy struck. Her passing hit us all hard and what made it worse was the fact that she left behind the brother from whom she seemed inseparable. […]
Nellie died surrounded by love after brief time in the UK Nellie the Boxer was already ten years old when we eventually managed to get this beautiful girl to her new home in the UK. She had endured a difficult life up to then in Turkey until she was taken into the home of one […]
Beren was so brave until the end Brave Beren had so much love to offer. Unfortunately he never really got that chance. Beren was a young rescue dog who had not always known kindness. This little dog was found and rescued near a beach club in Calis, Fethiye, by a family from England enjoying their […]
Battler Savas so close to getting her dream home This beautiful girl had a difficult start to her life before she was rescued and came into AFOT care. She moved into one of our foster care homes and she seemed to be doing well at first. However, her health never fully recovered and she spent […]
Poor little rescue girl Nova was found abandoned having been thrown out of a car in Üzümlü, Turkey in May 2022. Just a young dog of approximately six months old, Nova was fending for herself the best way she could by trying to latch on to every human she met. With zero manners though, jumping […]
Our Dog Adoption Policies
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Adopting with AFOT Tootsie, our very first dog to be rehomed in 2018, meeting her new family. A full 100% of our energies go into one sole aim – finding loving and caring homes for the abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs who have little or no future in Turkey. Turkish (and indeed Foreign) Rescue dogs […]
The AFOT Guide To Taking On A Rescue Dog
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What To Expect In The First Few Weeks (at least)… Adopting a rescue dog is such a very special thing to do and taking in a dog that has been rescued from a life on the streets or one who had no future is even more special. The transformation you can bring to the life of a Turkish dog […]