Willow La Fara

Willow La Fara

Rescued from El Faro (Light House) in Rincon Puerto Rico

Willow was left to die, a group of locals rescued her, Sara & Bob fostered her for two months.

We were so lucky that The Humane Society Boulder CO., offered to take her until she is adopted by a loving caring family.

ARF of Rincon PR

Help Came Too Late



I know the sounds of the cars and trucks of my friends, and my enemies, too. Some are kind, some are unkind, but this is where I live. Once I had a home. I remember being safe. I remember being fed. Now I live here.

I have some friends who come and give me food. I am appreciative of these people, but cannot understand why they won’t take me somewhere safe.

I have bad skin. I haven’t always had bad skin and itches, but now I do. Perhaps that is why some people are mean to me. Perhaps that is why no one will take me home.

I am called Louis. I am called GB. I am called mean names, too, but I cannot listen to that. I am happy when my friends come, and I am frightened when the mean people come.

The mornings are busy, many cars, many people coming to walk the track. Some people bring me food. One lady gives me pills. She says the pills are to help my skin. It helps for a while.

Some people are frightened by the way I look. I try not to scare them. I am quiet and gentle, but many never see that, all they see is my skin.

Two "Tails" of Rincon

ARF of Rincon (Animal Rescue Foundation)

This is the story of 2 dogs rescued from the streets of the town of Rincon, PR. We are very happy they were adopted and this is a fine example of how ARF uses your donations.

Below is a letter about Isabela having earned her certificate as a working dog:

Dear ARF,

Isabela and I want you to know that we, as a working team, passed the Delta Society test "with flying colors" today. Isabela was fantastic!!!! They put us through "make believe" situation like in a crowded hallway, crazy lady with a shopping cart, Isabela going by a toy and not paying any attention to it, crazy person hugging her, person jumping in front of us.... just many possible situation we might encounter on our visits in hospitals, nursing homes etc. Isabela was incredible! All the three "dog ladies" who put us through the test were totally taken by Isabela, how beautiful she is and how calm and responsive she is to me. I am so proud of her; I had to let you know about it. Now I have to send our photo (enclosing it) to the society with a payment of $50 and we are on our way to be the "working team".
Sue, you should be very proud of your girl! Thank you again for saving her for us and many other people. She has been, and will be bringing joy to everyone she meets!!!


I told them Isabela's story and they all loved it.