The future of Little Belle’s Sanctuary – Can you help us?
Dear friends of Little Belle, What I am about to write now, share with you all, is something I delayed for some time. It makes me feel vulnerable and I am always a person who wants to solve problems herself instead of asking others. But now that Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary is involved, I have
Reflections on our journey and life lessons
Where to begin? That’s a question I asked myself several times the last week. So, I postponed the writing each day, hoping I would somehow find the right words later. I realize now there is not an exact point to start, so much has happened that it is even impossible to just write that down
Little Belle’s new Magic Fund
Today, I was finally able to stop the fundraiser that we set up 2 years ago to help Little Belle with her food and medical costs. I planned to do this for weeks already, but I just couldn’t take this last step. So many memories… It’s only that I think it is too confusing to
How will we travel to Portugal?
A good question 🙂 After much thought, the pros and cons weighed against each other, we decided that it would be best to travel by car all the way to Portugal! One very good reason for this is because Emi and Kintana will travel with me. If I would choose for traveling by plane, Kintana
Our journey continues…
Today I would like to share some special news with you that might be quite a surprise, but maybe some people already sensed something after our adventure in Portugal. Anyway, I think lots of you have seen how special our time in Portugal was and a lot has happened since then. What I never shared
The beautiful destination of your donations to Bianca
Last week, we promised to share with you the beautiful destination of your donations to Bianca shelter in Portugal. Through my Magic Fund, we are able to help with a recent project at Bianca. They are constructing a building for a wonderful and important purpose. This building will be the place for the dogs who
Our visit to Bianca shelter in Portugal
The entrance of Bianca shelter During our stay in Portugal we, of course, also visited Bianca shelter multiple times. It was on Saturday, July 29th that we met Ana Duarte, the founder of Bianca, who gave us a ‘tour’ and explained a lot about the shelter, how they worked, the dogs and cats in the
Reflections of our time in Portugal. Was it healing?
While we were in Portugal, a lot of people wrote that they loved to see me smile again which was very sweet. Our time there really felt very good and full of Belle’s magic. Especially, of course, the time I spent with Kintana, and our precious Belle in spirit by our side. The many adventures
Little Belle’s friends support shelter Bianca in Portugal
Next week, on Tuesday 25th I will leave for Portugal. And Little Belle will be with me. The main goal is of course to bring Kintana home. But while I am there, I would also like to show Bianca the amount donated to their shelter via Little Belle her Magic Fund since last year.
Very special news! Kintana…
Dear friends, I have something very special to share with you! Irene gives me the honor to tell you this news, especially because I am the one who led her to this dog. Do you remember Kintana? In June last year, she was rescued by Bianca in Portugal, the organization that also saved me! With
Pawprints on my heart
What do I miss about Little Belle, the thrill I would get every time I saw her pictures. She left her pawprints on my heart. I talk to my Cassy every night, tell her how much I love her and miss her, then I tell her to give Little Belle a kiss and a hug
You are an inspiration
Little Belle I wish I would have gotten to know you while U. were still with us but I just fell in love with you! You are an inspiration to everyone such a sweet little Angel I love all your pics and videos u can just see all the love you had for Irene and
Shining Star
Little Belle, I was just scrolling through instagram when I came across a photo of a beautiful smiling dog. That was you! As I clicked on the page, I saw your inspiring life story. You are such a wonderful spirit with the best outlook on life. You are an inspiration to me and people all
I miss Belle
The moment I saw belle I fell in love with her and I greatly miss her so much. It breaks my heart that she will be in heaven and not with us anymore I’m so sorry for your loss goodbye Belle we will miss you.
Beautiful Belle.
Irene your little girl has touched many hearts along the way and we have all fallen in love with her. It was very evident the amazing bond between the two of you which you happily shared through your posts on Facebook, I have loved being a part of that. Little Belle and I had the
And then, there she was…
At the moment that I met Little Belle… I had a hard time. I was heartbroken, and only traveling around the world could bring me some comfort. I cannot say it was a flight from life, as I enjoyed traveling too much for that, but there were a lot of setbacks, and unfortunate things, that
Beautiful embroidery gifts
Thank you, Kim Connely-Goral and Terry Connely-Flores for your beautiful gifts. I am deeply touched by how you made these special bag, blanket, and sweater. Tears were in my eyes while I unpacked it, it’s really amazing. And when I realized that you also included Little Belle her (our) magical place, the beach, tears were
Angel Belle
I have followed Little Belle for quite some time but due to illness in my family, i had not seen her page in a month or so. I knew she was getting worse and was afraid to check her facebook page. My heart is broke to see she has passed away. She always made me
WIth Love from Pam Patey Brooks
Little Belle “You’ll meet me in the light” I know that you cant see me, But trust me I’m right here, Although I’m up in Heaven, My love for you stays near. So often I see you crying, Many times you call my name, I want so much to lick your face, And ease some