Calimero arrived at the SPA almost a year ago, and despite is fabulous references, it has taken him a long time to find a home. The family who found him as a stray had quite a menagerie, and thanks to them we knew that he was good with other dogs, cats and even parrots! However he was extremely nervous and although he is now less so than when he arrived, like many scared dogs, he has not made as much progress as we would like at the SPA.
However lucky Calimero has gone to live in Germany! This morning complete with passport and TRACES documentation, Calimero set off with Christian of STIAC for a new life in a new land. He has been a favourite of many volunteers and staff at the SPA, notably Patricia, whom you can see with him in this wonderful photo.
Yes, we will miss him, but what matters is that Calimero is going to have a home of his own, complete with lots of love and affection. That is what all our dogs want, and who are we to let geography get in the way!
As I said in a previous blog, this weekend is going to be a busy one, with the SPA active on three fronts. It is an open weekend at the refuge (we will be open on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons) and we will also be at Jardliand, where we are collecting dog and cat food. Plus we will also have a stand at the Christmas market in Villedubert.
Oh, and on Saturday morning Team Greenfinger is going to be busy beautifying the refuge with shrubs and plants that have been kindly donated. Those of you who visit the refuge over the weekend will be able to see the fruits of their labours!
Let’s hope for lots of adoptions as well. It would be great if more dogs could be as lucky as Calimero and be in a loving home for Christmas.