Sylvia's Diary

Read all about the highs and lows of animal rescue with Sylvia the founder and CEO of Many Tears

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Sylvia's Diary - 06-03-25

Rescue work is a relentless cycle of heartbreak and hope, but at Many Tears, every struggle is worth it to save lives, heal the broken, and give abandoned animals the second chances they deserve.

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Sylvia's Diary 26-12-24

This year has been tough, but through loss and challenges, resilience and kindness have kept us going.

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Sylvia's Diary 19-12-24

The rescue is facing huge challenges, but heartwarming moments keep us going.

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Sylvia's Diary 12-12-24

A week of storms brought challenges - from saving three rescued dogs to fighting for newborn puppies during a power outage.

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Sylvia's Diary 05-12-24

Just when I thought I’d have a quiet week, life at the rescue had other plans - unexpected calls, urgent rescues, and a long, sleepless night

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Sylvia's Diary 28-11-24

Remembering All Our Dogs At The Bridge And Hopeful News About Lux

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Sylvia's Diary 21-11-24

A Traumatic but Successful Birth And Our Wonderful Volunteers Irene and Kay

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Sylvia's Diary 14-11-24

Helping the Feral Farm Cats and Sian The Old Horse Needing a Home Has Arrived

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Sylvia's Diary 07-11-24

A Web of Lies And Deception and The Many Dogs Who Suffered Because Of It

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Sylvia's Diary 31-10-24

Tilly Is Caught, Our Sirius Dogs Arrived, Lux Has an Unusual Liver Shunt and Another Attempt to Make Trouble For Me

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Sylvia's Diary 24-10-24

A Kitten Called Cream, A Very Old Horse In Need Of A Home and A Christmas Plea

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Sylvia's Diary 17-10-24

A Busy Week for Our Vets and Tilly Went Missing

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Sylvia's Diary 10-10-24

New Borns, The Naughtiest Shetland and Why Not to Count Your Chickens

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Sylvia's Diary 04-10-24

A Trip to Ireland and a Trip Down Memory Lane

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Sylvia's Diary 27-09-24

A Week Full of Special Dogs and Their Courage

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Sylvia's Diary 22-09-24

It's Been Another Long Week and We Need More Foster Homes to Help Our Dogs

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Sylvia's Diary 13-09-24

A Dramatic Week of Premature Puppies and Summertime Needed An Emergency Life Saving Operation

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Sylvia's Diary 06-09-24

Every Day is Different at Many Tears and Full of Surprises - Sometimes Happy and Sometimes Sad

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Sylvia's Diary 31-08-24

Tired and Exhausted but Amarette Came Into Our Lives To Brighten Every Day!

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Sylvia's Diary 23-08-24

Chilly Days, Heart Operations, Fund Raising and A Broken Back!

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Sylvia's Diary 17-08-24

Gentle and Loving Evie's Puppies and Sirius Rescue in Cyprus Needs Help

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Sylvia's Diary 09-08-24

Miracle Moses Has Been Adopted and So Many Cats Needing Help (written by Stephanie)

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Sylvia's Diary 03-08-24

A Huge Welcome To Our Ukrainian Dogs and Another Hospital Visit for Me!

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Sylvia's Diary 25-07-24

A Time to Remember Why Life Is So Precious, Our New Vet is Starting and A Little Cav Called Winnie

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Sylvia's Diary 18-07-24

Rest In Peace Mr Guajiro - Our Clever and Amazing Andalusian Horse and False Accusations

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Sylvia's Diary 11-07-24

A Tsunami of Frenchies and A Staffy Cross Who Loved Our Play Area and Needed A Chance

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Sylvia's Diary 29-06-24

Returning to Ireland, Brightening our Meet Greet Area, A Really Amazing Foster Run and Moses the Miracle Pup

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Sylvia's Diary 21-06-24

It's Been the Saddest Week With The Devastating Loss of Molly and The Dog Left Behind

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Sylvia's Diary 14-06-24

It's Been A Crazy Week - Helping An Overseas Rescue, Being Let Down and Of Course More New Arrivals!

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Sylvia's Diary 06-06-24

The Vans Are Packed For The Show, Three Homeless Cats and New Flooring Has Been Laid

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Sylvia's Diary 31-05-24

Our Wonderful Volunteer Vets, A Little Cavalier called Winnie, Giant Cuddly Pups and Our Poor Feline Friends

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Sylvia's Diary 25-05-24

Heartfelt Reflections on Life, Loss, and Saving Lives: From Bill's Health Crisis to Rescue Challenges, New Beginnings, and the Unbreakable Bonds Between Animals

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Sylvia's Diary 17-05-24

Triumphs and Challenges in Rescue: A Week of Healing, Kindness, and Struggles

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Sylvia's Diary 09-05-24

Rescue, Recovery, and Resilience: A Week of Highs and Lows

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Sylvia's Diary 03-05-24

A Tough Week of Worries, Hope, and Dedication: A Glimpse into the Challenges of Rescue Life

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Sylvia's Diary 29-04-24

Spring’s Promise: Overcoming Loss, Building Dreams, and Supporting Each Other

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Sylvia's Diary 23-04-24

A Week of Rescues, Challenges, and Cherished Memories

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Sylvia's Diary 11-04-24

Amid the Storm: A Week of Heartbreak, Hope, and Courage

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Sylvia's Diary 05-04-24

A Diary of Hope, Heartbreak, and the Unyielding Fight for Rescue

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Sylvia's Diary 29-03-24

Mario the Matted Poodle, Dupree Update and an Auction

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Sylvia's Diary 23-03-24

Prayers, Dupree and a Tiny Pony

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Sylvia's Diary 16-03-24

A Week in My Life: Pregnant Collie, 20 Frenchies and a Poorly Chow

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