Despite the very windy weather, the afternoon was bright, and the volunteers were out in force walking dogs.
I arrived just as a dog was being abandoned, and although it was planned, the note in the diary did not reflect what the owners told us when they brought Simba in. Apparently they are moving to Spain, and there is not enough room in the car. This left us all speechless, so we said nothing. Mustn’t be unprofessional after all (even though by definition a volunteer is not a professional).
Another dog arrived thanks to some volunteers; he is 9 months old and is the last of yet another unwanted litter. No point in mentioning castration and sterilisation again, I know. Waste of time.
With the help of employee Muriel, photos were taken of those recent arrivals who did not have albums thus far. It is hoped that some of them may be reclaimed, or that the photos may help attract adopters. That is what we are really short of at the moment. Dogs are arriving in droves, but very few are leaving.
There was one very lucky dog today, however. Young Monty arrived with his brother Monaco just over three weeks ago, having been straying in a local village for several weeks. I know that I keep losing bets, and here again I would have been wrong. I would have put money on Monaco’s being adopted first, as he was arguably the prettier of the two.
However when Amy came along last weekend with her gorgeous Patterdale terrier, it was Monty who caught their eye. Amy said today that waiting a whole week to collect Monty has been the longest week of her life. Monty was desolate to be separated from his brother and whined and cried. But he will be at home in the warm tonight. It is Monaco that I feel sorry for. Let’s hope that he soon finds a home.
So not the triumphant end to the week we were hoping for, but not the worst day of what has been a truly horrible six days.
ABANDONED (no room in the car)
Yesterday’s arrival
Yesterday’s arrival
Monty – ADOPTED