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Ifi
What a pretty name!Its Greek origins mean ‘born to be strong’.In various African cultures it means ‘love’, ‘affection’…
10 August 2026
Maisie
A few months ago Pointers In Need had three gorgeous little girl Pointers needing loving, forever homes. In…
16 July 2026
Barley’s Story
The first pictures and videos of Barley, in May 2025, caught my eye straight away. A goofy-looking orange…
6 June 2026
Bramble…
a fabulous Pointer living his very best life in Hampshire and helping make retirement positive, rewarding and busy.…
2 May 2026
With thanks from Lady and the team
In October 2025, we at Pointers in Need were called to assist Lady, a beautiful pointer girl residing…
17 April 2026
Sporting Heroes
Did you make a New Year Resolution ….? To get fit(ter)?To get a (PT) Personal Trainer)?Join a gym?Get…
3 April 2026
Crufts 2026
Crufts 2026 was a huge success again. The team all met up the evening before for drinks and…
19 March 2026
WE NEED A VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING HERO!
Do you have a knack for marketing and a heart for Pointers? Pointers In Need is looking for…
2 March 2026
And now we have Royal Academy star, Media Supremo and Custard Cream Connoisseur… Tango!
Meet Tango, the English Pointer rescue who was once abandoned and forgotten in the hills of Andalusia, Spain,…
2 March 2026
An Unusual Pack – Three Dogs, Two Cats and a Rabbit!
Our Happy Story this month is a very happy, Happy Story. It’s about a Spanish boy called Jerry,…
1 February 2026
Just One More…
When Claire, Pointers In Need CEO, told ‘the team’ about Sissy she prefaced her remarks with ‘Sorry. But…
7 January 2026
Christmas 2025
As the magical time of the year approaches we thank all our wonderful adopters, fosters, donators and followers.…
13 December 2025
A Joyful Story for Christmas
In the early part of 2025, war raged in Lebanon. Airspace was closed. Flights ceased. The future looked…
4 December 2025
A Lifetime of Dogs
So, have you ever made a decision that has affected your whole life and continues to do so?…
3 November 2025
Pointers In Need – Pointers of all sorts, all sizes, all ages – Luke’s Story
When we respond to an enquiry to Pointers In Need, usually triggered by our Website or FB pages,…
28 September 2025
Conor: Good things come to those who are patient
“I first saw Conor on the Pointers In Need Facebook page last year and thought how gorgeous he…
1 September 2025
Not a typical story of Rescue – Sammie’s Story:
A beautiful liver-and-white Pointer about a year old, Sammie’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Rescued from…
2 August 2025
Floki and Dylan Happy Ever After
From Spain and Cyprus,  via Claire at Pointers In Need and Debs, a fabulous Foster mum, Floki and…
6 July 2025
Pointers In Need Have Kennels
We have now got two super double kennels, here in Athens. We aquired the kennels a few months…
30 June 2025
Our Pointer Journey – From both sides of the coin
Pointers In Need ….. just a name, but it means we do our best to assist whenever, and…
30 May 2025
Giannis, a superhero!
This was the Facebook post, in August 2024, which started Giannis’s journey from the wildfires of a Greek summer…
1 May 2025
Bandit: The Frightened Puppy who Stole a Heart
…from the streets of Spain to a Canicross Champion! It takes love, dedication and infinite understanding …. From…
1 April 2025
Crufts 2025
We, Pointers In Need attended Crufts 2025.We had our usual ringside stand which proved perfectly positive.Our dedicated volunteers,…
10 March 2025
Santa’s story – Adversity, Kindness, Nurture, Resilience
…and the generosity of a wonderful (failed!) fosterer. Rescuing dogs can can be a bittersweet affair. It relies…
4 March 2025

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