Margarita, the Piggy of Mas Torrencito
It was a fresh morning in Mas Torrencito, one of those that smell of wet earth and freshly brewed coffee. Margarita, the Piggy of Mas Torrencito Manuela, the veteran golden retriever and moral mistress of the farmhouse, was making her morning rounds. Since the arrival of her «two-legged master», Miguel, so many years ago that […]
A «trastor» in Mastorrencito…
It was an ordinary day at Mas Torrencito, that lost paradise where dogs were lords and masters, and humans were only there to serve them and enjoy their company. A «trastor» in Mastorrencito… It was five o’clock in the morning and, surprisingly, everything was quiet. A rare, almost miraculous peace that allowed me to enjoy […]
Manuela + Gemma and Shiva… a love story at Mas Torrencito
In the 17 years she lived, Manuela, the Golden Retriever who reigned as the soul of Mas Torrencito, touched countless hearts. She was the perfect hostess at the rural house in Girona, where love for pets and humans intertwined in a unique way. But the last three years of her life were special. During that […]
A day without customers at Mas Torrencito, told by Manuela 🐾
A day without clients at Mas Torrencito is a rarity, an unexpected gift and a mixture of emotions. For us dogs, it is a unique opportunity to have Miguel all to ourselves. But it’s also a bit strange… and I’m going to tell you why! The dawn of calm The day starts like any other. […]
My vision of the country: a cry of helplessness and reflection
A veces, no puedo evitar pensar que vivimos en un país que necesita un reset completo. Cada día parece traer consigo un nuevo escándalo, una nueva muestra de lo podrido que está todo. Mi visión sobre el país: un grito de impotencia y reflexión How is it possible that the head of anti-money laundering, someone […]
Respect according to Mastorrencito’s Manuela
Chapter 8: Not Everyone Likes Us, But We Also Deserve Respect Accepting That Not Everyone Loves Animals One quiet afternoon at Mas Torrencito, while Miguel checked some emails, I, Manuela, watched from my favorite corner. The sun was coming through the window, warming my paws, and I couldn’t help reflecting on something that has been […]
«But what is this shit…»
Years ago, on a quiet Friday at noon, one of those episodes happened that, no matter how much time passes, still resonates in my memory. Like any other day, I was at the reception of our cozy rural house, chatting with Manuela and Markos, my work colleagues and, at times, the best allies to pass […]
The rules are… to avoid fools
Norms and Common Sense in Mas Torrencito The Temptation of Darles Comida a los Perros In Mas Torrencito, it’s a recurring theme: don’t feed the dogs in the dining room . And it is that, although we explain it many times, there are visitors who think that, if a dog stares at them with those […]
Learning to enjoy Mas Torrencito
As soon as they arrived, Francesc and Dolors exuded a special calmness that infected us all, even the dogs, who are usually alert when someone new arrives. Learning to enjoy Mas Torrencito However, this time was different. As soon as they saw our visitors, they ran to the parking lot and waited for them, sitting […]
Resistance to darkness: Reflections.
It’s hard to express the mixed feelings I have when I watch the news. I feel cheated, betrayed by those who are supposed to protect us. Resistance to darkness: Reflections. I look at them, so well-dressed, so confident, talking from their comfortable offices, and I wonder if they’ve ever had to spend a sleepless night […]