Tiny girl Puce arrived two weeks ago along with two other small dogs. All three were found at the gate, and none was identified. Where did they come from and how did they arrive at the SPA gate?
The best guess is that they have been living in a confined space and outdoors, as they had very long nails, in Puce’s case so long that they were curled under, almost peircing the skin of her paws. Needless to say we are pleased that the owner of these dogs did not come to collect them. Sometimes it is hard seeing dogs leave, knowing that we could find them a home where they are really cared for. However Puce’s pound time ended at the weekend as as of today she has a lovely new home.
She was one of two dogs who were reserved this weekend; her family came along with their other dog, also adopted from the SPA some eight years ago, to make sure they got on okay. Today Puce went to the vet to be sterilised and tomorrow she will wake up somewhere warm and dry and safe, perhaps for the first time in her life.
One of her co-arrivees is still waiting at the SPA, he is a fabulous wire-haired teckel called Pollux. He, like Puce, searches for affection all the time. Sadly their friend Florence managed to escape whilst on her way to the vets, and has not been seen since, although of course we have not given up hope that she will be found safe and well.
So that is the week’s first adoption. We know it will not be the last, as another dog will be leaving on Friday. But we would really like a few more adoptions before Christmas.