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Refugio Internacional para Animales
Los Realejos
Refugio Internacional para Animales is a non-profit organization that has been working in northern Tenerife since 1976 with a clear mission: to rescue, heal, and find decent homes for abandoned and abused dogs. Founded in Puerto de la Cruz, led by people like Jean Bugdon and Rita Lehmkuhl, it has endured difficult times (evictions, temporary relocations), but has always maintained its commitment to animals.
Today, they have temporary facilities on Camino la Hoya del Granadillar, in La Cruz Santa (Los Realejos), where they care for an average of 130 dogs per year. All the dogs they take in are vaccinated, sterilized, microchipped, dewormed, and tested for heartworm.
What truly sets this shelter apart is its history of resilience and its almost total dependence on public support: private donations, volunteers, and monthly micro-contributions. The work here is not just about providing physical care, but also about providing affection, a second chance, and dignity. And visitors experience it: walking the dogs, learning their stories, seeing how they recover... these are small actions that we often don't even remember, but which leave a huge mark, both on them and on us.
Furthermore, the Shelter strives to maintain high standards of health and well-being: volunteer veterinarians, health monitoring, and responsible adoption protocols. They don't just look for openings for dogs, but rather homes that truly value them. The feeling of helping a community, of being part of something that transcends the individual, is profound and rewarding.
Visiting the International Animal Shelter isn't just a one-day activity: it's an invitation to connect with something authentic, to participate in a humane cause, to recognize that we can often be part of change simply with our presence, our support, and our voice.
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Where to eat
El Monasterio
El Mesón-Monasterio is an exceptional culinary space: a former 18th-century Dominican convent converted into a restaurant, with over 100,000 m² of gardens, a farm, and viewing platforms. Here, several spaces coexist under one roof, from terraces to lounges with free-roaming birds. Canarian cuisine, tapas, brunch, and a gourmet shop are served in a historic and almost magical setting.
What to see
Playa de los Roques
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Activities
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Beaches
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