Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. Where Dogs with a Story Find Their Forever Home High on a mountain between La Romana and Novelda, where on a clear night you can see the lights of Alicante sparkling in the distance, lies a very special place. This is where Jacqueline Roberts and her partner Roy run 'Barkinside Sanctuary '. It is not your average shelter, but a loving haven for the region's most vulnerable dogs. We visited Jacqueline to talk about passion, sacrifice, and the unconditional love for dogs. Jacqueline is a well-known face in the world of canine rescue. She has lived in Spain for 25 years. "Even as a child, I wanted to do something meaningful for dogs," she says with a smile. In England, she was heavily involved in fostering, but when her health declined, doctors advised her to move to the Spanish climate. After a period in La Manga and a brief return to England, love for Roy brought her back to Spain for good. "I always said I'd never come back, but look at us now: out here in the campo, in total peace, surrounded by our animals." The birth of a mission It all started 11 years ago. Although Jacqueline was working as a secretary for a charity at the time, she didn't quite find her niche there. However, the problem of abandoned dogs in the region was too large to ignore. When 24 dogs suddenly had nowhere to go and no foster homes available, Jacqueline and Roy made a bold decision: they built their own kennels and took them all in. Over the years, Barkinside evolved into a professional, independent organization. "At one point, we had an average of 60 dogs. When I turned 65, I thought: right, I'm retiring. We went back down to eight dogs, but I only lasted a week. I missed the work far too much." Jacqueline laughs when talking about the current number of residents: "I thought we had 20, but Roy says it's 43. Apparently, I can't count!" A sanctuary for the 'specials' Today, Barkinside has become a true sanctuary. This means the focus is on dogs with a 'backpack'** (special needs) . Think of blind dogs, disabled dogs, or those who can only get around with the help of a wheels. Whether it's dogs whose owners have passed away or those who were simply dumped, at Jacqueline's, they are given a life of dignity. The dedication is immense. Jacqueline lives in a caravan on the property, and alongside the dogs, the sanctuary is now also home to horses, donkeys, and cats. "It's hard work, but it's a wonderful life. Fortunately, we don't do it alone. With the help of five regular volunteers and a fantastic dog groomer who treats our dogs for free, we are able to keep this work going." Community support To cover the high costs of care and medication, Barkinside organizes numerous activities. Twice a month, they hold popular boot fairs (every second Sunday at Tipsy Terrace and the last Sunday in El Canton ). The lunches at Tipsy Terrace are also very well attended. The community is incredibly supportive, but extra help remains essential. "People donate food, blankets, and medication. Sometimes we even receive building materials like wood and nails, which we use to repair or improve the enclosures," Jacqueline says. She has a specific request for greeting cards: "Whether it's for birthdays or get-well wishes, we can really use them. You can drop them off at Tipsy Terrace or during our markets." Every donation, in whatever form, is incredibly welcome and makes a direct difference. A look at the future In the past 11 years, Barkinside has taken in 738 dogs, 650 of which have been rehomed. From dogs now living a life of luxury in Thailand to those adopted locally, the contact with new owners is never lost. Jacqueline notices that awareness in Spain is slowly growing. Through years of visiting schools and organizing events, she sees the attitude toward animal suffering changing. For Jacqueline and Roy, the goal remains simple: giving every dog a chance. "The dogs are our lives. There is joy when things go well, and sadness when we have to say goodbye to an old friend. I wouldn't want it any other way." Would you like to support Barkinside Sanctuary or follow their work? Visit the 'Barkinside' Facebook page for updates, photos, and events. Donations of any kind are greatly appreciated. PayPal: barkinside69@aol.co.uk Spanish Bank ING Direct: J Wood Barkinside: ES 23 1465 0100 91 1722121320, BIC: INGDESMM UK Bank: Miss J Wood: Barclays: Sort: 20-70-93 - a/c. 10215589 [**note: the word 'backpack' is the translation of "rugzak" in the original text. It has a literal translation and a vernacular use which can translate as "baggage", as in emotional/physical/social baggage, something carried through life] More details of how and what to donate can be found on the donate financial page and the donte food and cleaning page of the Barkinside website . Die Binnenlander Magazine Die Binnenlander on Facebook Die Binnenlander Magazine Die Binnenlander Magazine debinnenlander.com debinnenlander.com debinnenlander.com Facebook "“De Binnenlander , the monthly online magazine created especially for all Dutch speakers who have lost their hearts to the beautiful interior of the Costa Blanca . Whether you live permanently in Spain, are planning to emigrate, or holiday here regularly: De Binnenlander is your local source of information.” Edition 5 May 12th 2026 - De Binnenlander Magazine

Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. ROSIE & REGGIE, LENA & FOXY Recovering from a life of horror by Barkinside "Now their journey to a new life begins" Towards the end of November we were told about several dogs who were in a desperate situation and needed our help urgently. Barkinside responded immediately. After a long and difficult struggle we had four new babies taking sanctuary with us. This is their story, and a gentle appeal for help with our escalating costs. The 12th of December 2024 marks a milestone in the amazing story of the recovery of the four new dogs that came to join Barkinside two weeks ago. It was an especially big day for the amazing Little Foxy and our beautiful old girl Lena who were both rescued together. Today they they were treated to a professional grooming session courtesy of our very kind friends at Parìso del Perro . CLICK HERE for a pop up of a few snaps by taken Parìso del Perro , the full post is available on Facebook if you'd like to see more. Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. Click for popup info box Lena and Foxy Grooming with Paraiso de Perro Yesterday was the turn of our beautiful old girl Lena, rescued with little Foxy, Reggie and Rosie, from a terrible situation. Foxy also got some special treatment and much deserved pampering. They were joined by our fantastic Luna. Absolutely stunning. Our Story Every website has a story, and your visitors want to hear yours. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what your team does, and what your site has to offer. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know. If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers, and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery, or video for even more engagement. Meet The Team Don Francis Founder & CEO Ashley Jones Tech Lead Tess Brown Office Manager Lisa Rose Product Manager Kevin Nye HR Lead Alex Young Customer Support Lead Our Clients

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Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. DONATE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien SAM WOOSTER LONDON MARATHON FUNDRAISER Please take time to read what Sam has written a bout what is keeping her motivated and her inspiring words about how she is turning recent life-changing events into a story with a positive ending (12th Feb 2025: Copied from a Facebook Post) "I’m sure most of you have heard the sad story of how my wonderful Dad and his sister (Jacquie) were reunited just before he lost his battle to the bastard cancer. Dad was a dog lover too, in their short time together I know how proud he was of Barkinside and the selfless efforts they put in to rescuing animals that society just throws away. I really want to raise some money for this wonderful cause which is why I am running this years London marathon in aid of Barkinside. Please give whatever you can. Those 26 miles are nothing compared to the tireless efforts of my wonderful aunt and her team of volunteers." SAMS MESSAGE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien This is why we are so grateful and excited to announce that one of Barkinsides friends and supporters is running this years London Marathon to raise the desperately needed funds which enable Barkinside to continue its key role in animal welfare in Spain. Supporter, friend and much loved relation of our very own hero Jacquie, SAM WOOSTER is seeking supporters to sponsor her while she puts herself through the gruelling 26 mile run around London on Sun 27th April 2025. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien 100% of every donation received goes to help those we have rescued. None of it is spent on staff or administration. We all work on a voluntary basis. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien DONATION METHODS DONATION METHODS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien PAYPAL Please use this button to make a donation via PayPal - in POUNDS STERLING Please use this button to make a donation via PayPal - in EUROS SPANISH BANK DETAILS ING Direct: J Wood Barkinside: ES 23 1465 0100 91 1722121320, BIC: INGDESMM U.K. BANK DETAILS Miss J Wood Barclays Sort: 20-70-93. a/c. 10215589 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien BACKGROUND & MORE INFO BACKGROUND AND MORE INFO As you will know If you're one of those who play any of the supporting roles which keep Barkinside functional and able to do what it does and to help the animals of Spain - our finances have been getting tighter and tighter over the last couple of years. Similarly to many of you, our basic running costs have increased sharply recently (for example our vets bills, which despite the kindness of our amazing vets, now run into the thousands of Euros every month. OUR MONTHLY VETS BILLS HAVE ALMOST DOUBLED BUT OUR INCOME HAS NOT We dont need to tell you that the economic outlook is bleak and shows no signs of slowing up. But giving in or stopping what we do is not an option for Barkinside. We cannot turn our back on the never ending flow of new cases who are desperate for our help, we also cannot suddenly withdraw the help and support for those who are permanent residents at the Sanctuary. Its not something we can consider. Our residents have experienced nothing except hellish conditions and abuse their entire lives. Their naturally trusting and loving natures have made them vulnerable to all kinds physical and mental violation. It is imperative that they have no doubt that never again will the trust they put in us be broken. Our commitment to them is for the whole of their lifetime, unfortunately maintaining this costs a lot of money. We cannot survive without all the help, donations and support we receive from our many friends. The more successful we are in our rescue mission, the higher our day-to-day costs are. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien OTHER WAYS TO HELP As mentioned previously, we know that despite really wanting to give money, its not possible for many people, for many reasons, but this doesnt mean you cant help - we need to spread this appeal as far and wide as possible in order to let as many people as possible know about her aims, what we do at Barkinside and where the funds will be spent. Sharing online via social media and emails, in real life by word of mouth, and mentioning it as we go about our everyday lives. Alternatively please consider sharing the post from the Barkinside Blog, which can be found here. Our mantra is our promise, because everything that Barkinside does is done by volunteers, right from physical support at the Sanctuary, being involved in caring for or rescuing desperately hurt animals, through to action taken online, 100% of every cent or penny raised goes to help those we have rescued. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien OTHER WAYS TO HELP 100% of every donation received goes to help those we have rescued. None of it is spent on staff or administration. We all work on a voluntary basis. If you prefer to make the PayPal transaction directly this is the email address associated with the account: barkinside69@aol.co.uk If you are having problems, please contact us. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien There's a post on the BarkinsideBlog, which might be easier to share than the whole web page sam on the blog

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Upcoming social and fundraising events for Barksinside Événements à venir 1 jour avant l'événement Barkinside Boot Fair & Table Top Market 31 mai 2026, 09:00 – 13:00 El Cantón, El Cantón, Murcia, Spain Plus d'infos En savoir plus Plusieurs dates 2 jours avant l'événement HARRY'S PINOSO - QUIZ IN AID OF BARKINSIDE 01 juin 2026, 15:00 – 19:00 Harry's Pinoso, Pl. Colón, 9, 03650 Pinoso, Alicante, Spain Plus d'infos En savoir plus Plusieurs dates 2 jours avant l'événement Monthly fun Quiz at Harry's La Romana, in aid of Barkinside. 01 juin 2026, 20:00 – 02 juin 2026, 00:00 Harry's La Romana, C. Purísima, 10, 12, 03669 La Romana, Alicante, Spain Plus d'infos En savoir plus 7 jours avant l'événement Barkinside Animal Sanctuary Car Boot Sale and Open Air Market 06 juin 2026, 09:00 – 13:00 La Granja, C. Paredón, 5, 03650 Pinoso, Alicante, Spain Plus d'infos En savoir plus Plusieurs dates 9 jours avant l'événement HARRY'S PINOSO - QUIZ IN AID OF BARKINSIDE 08 juin 2026, 15:00 – 19:00 Harry's Pinoso, Pl. Colón, 9, 03650 Pinoso, Alicante, Spain Plus d'infos En savoir plus Plusieurs dates 16 jours avant l'événement HARRY'S PINOSO - QUIZ IN AID OF BARKINSIDE 15 juin 2026, 15:00 – 19:00 Harry's Pinoso, Pl. Colón, 9, 03650 Pinoso, Alicante, Spain Plus d'infos En savoir plus Charger plus

Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. RAINBOW BRIDGE RAINBOW BRIDGE RAINBOW BRIDGE RAINBOW BRIDGE An album dedicated to those wonderful babies that we have loved and lost. Always in our hearts and soul, miss you all xxx Take a look at their background stories (here - link leads to Facebook) See what a difference Barkinside and its supporters and volunteers made to their lives. Its impossible to ignore how happy they all are. THIS IS WHY WE DO IT - FOR THE ANIMALS Take a look at their "Rainbow Bridge " album on Facebook for more of their amazing stories. BARKINSIDE RAINBOW BRIDGE Jacko Read More Keith Read More Max Read More Misty Read More Niamh Read More Noble Read More Oddball Read More Paco Read More Patsy Read More Sancho Read More Spartan Read More Tigger Read More View More

Friends of Barkinside, other rescues and sanctuaries we help and support. Nos amis ABOUT MASCOTAS de ZERO (Albatera) - Alicante "We are a company dedicated to the collection, shelter and custody of abandoned animals. We work with various town councils in the area of Murcia and Alicante, to whom we provide our service. We were formerly known as Agrupación Cereco, but we have recently changed our name to MASCOTAS DE ZERO, since over the years we have evolved and adapted to our values and social demand. Our most significant change arose in August 2019, when we relocated all our facilities to Albatera, becoming a single center. Our way of working is with ZERO SACRIFICE, which is why we have decided to include it in our new name. We believe in animal welfare and that is why our objectives are to improve to be able to meet the needs of animals. Our center has a reception area, where we care for pets once they arrive at our center, as well as an operating room where minor surgery and day-to-day tasks are treated. We publish all the animals we pick up, almost in real time, making it easier for owners to check that their pets are at our center and come pick them up. If after 21 days no one has claimed them, we will look for new families for them by putting them up for adoption. AVAILABILITY From 12:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Saturday. By appointment only. ( For any questions, or to make an appointment , please contact us by email, or by Telephone, within the hours listed above please use the buttons below, or use the Contact Us page of this website) Phone Mail

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Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. REPORTING ANIMAL ABUSE IN SPAIN Firstly, some advice from protectapet about the cultural differences between what may be seen as unacceptable animal abuse to some people from different parts of Europe, and what is viewed as an acceptable (or legal) way to treat an animal in Spain. "What we do have to remember is that pets in Spain are not as pampered as perhaps we are used to. Dogs, are mostly used as working dogs here in Spain. So before you denounce your neighbour for keeping his dog chained up in his yard… remember that as long as it has food, fresh water and shelter from extreme weather of any type … then the Police may not agree that depriving it of a blanket is tantamount to animal abuse." Thanks to a couple of tools and websites, one from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, and another from the ´Animal Party´/ Partido Animalista PACMA, anyone who is concerned about an animals welfare in Spain does not need to be concerned, or intimidated by the possibility of understanding local law or the processes required to make a report about animal abuse. Both tools open the process to anyone facing problems with language. OPTION 1: AlertCops AlertCops is a free mobile application, created by the General Sub-Directorate of Information Systems and Communications for Security (SGSICS). It has a new functionality, called “animal abuse”, which will allow any user to inform Policía Nacional and Guardia Civil of animal abuse discreetly and immediately. In real time, users can use the "animal abuse" icon to immediately report abuse when they witness it. Users can choose whether they want to communicate the alert by call or by chat. It also gives the option to attach photos or videos about the event. The alerts will be sent to the closest police centre where the corresponding action protocol will be activated. OPTION 2: PACMA / Yo Denuncio Current advice from The Citizens Advice Bureau of Spain : The ´Animal Party´/ Partido Animalista (PACMA) has developed a website called ¨Yo Denuncio / I denounce¨ with information on how and where to denounce animal abuse with the relevant authorities, with a set of tools to make the process accessible to all. OPTION 3: CONTACT US If you are unable to use either of the other options, please contact us and we will do everything in our power to help you.