Well, as promised, today brought another adoption as Pogo left for his new home in the UK.
Remember Mabrouk, now Alfie, adopted from the SPA over two years ago? Well last month his family came to visit us from the UK, as they have any times since adopting Alfie, and this time they brought son and daughter-in-law along. Gabriella and Martin fell head over heels in love with Pogo and could not wait for this little boy to join them in the UK. So earlier this week TRACES documents were submitted to the DDSCPP to allow Pogo to leave with an officially registered transporter, and this morning your truly was up before the sun to make sure he got safely on his way.
This young lad has already had two failed adoptions, but, as ever, it is just a question of finding the right family. This time we are confident that Pogo has fallen on all four paws! We look forward to news and photos of him as he settles into his new life, safe in the knowledge that Chris and Monica (and of course Alfie) are there to lend a hand and give advice if required.
Some of you may have seen the post on the SPA page concerning the dog who was reunited with her owner yesterday. Laika had gone missing in early June from her home in Dept 64, and there had been no sign of her since. However yesterday a vigilant member of the police municipal decided to check the microchips of a group of dogs and saw immediately that the person claiming to be Laika’s owner was not the person who was noted on her Icad form.
So Laika was brought to the SPA, where her REAL owner rushed from her home over 3 hours away to collect her. It was a very emotional reunion, and is proof yet again that dogs should always be identified. Had Laika not been microchipped, she would doubtless never have been united with her owner. If you have been hesitating about identifying your dog, please wait no longer. It is your best chance of finding a lost pet, particularly a stolen one. Plus, as we keep reminding people, it is the law!
So despite the miserable number of dogs leaving this week, we ended on a positive note. And we know of at least two adoptions taking place next week, so things may well be looking up.
Laika – REUNITED with her owner thanks to the Police Municipal and a microchip!