When Zoey arrived at the refuge we were sure someone would come looking for her. Firstly she was tattooed, (details no longer up to date and no trace of the people, despite our usual efforts). Not only this, but she had undergone a major operation to put a metal plate in her leg. This would…
Author: Darcey Dyson
Atlas travels to his new home, Speedy is adopted too!
Today was a very happy day for two dogs. First there was Atlas, a dog that I just love, and in fact Moira and Karen love him so much that they fight for the right to take him on walks! Atlas arrived at the refuge for the first time in 2011, when he was found…
A quick in and out for an identified old dog!
We had a sad arrival today, and initially we were worried that after the elation of Tom’s adoption yesterday, we had a replacement, but this time even older and blind to boot. Bobby is 14 years old and is blind. He is tattooed and despite his age, the tattoo is still legible. Only problem was…
Tom is adopted!
As some of you may have noticed I have been absent for a week or so. Thus apart from a few log-ins in between meetings, I like you, have been following the goings on at the refuge via the blog. Like you, I noticed the large number of adoptions. Like many of you, I have…
Fundraising and prizewinning!
The refuge was shut today, as it was Pentecost. This means that apart from the staff cleaning, feeding and giving medicines in the morning, the dogs were on their own. Maybe just as well bearing in mind how hot it was today! Any volunteers coming to walk dogs from now on are well advised to…
Good news Tuesday
Today was a happy, sunny day, with a good team of volunteers walking, as well as some good news. One of the other visitors who came on Sunday spent a long time sitting in front of one of the cages, obviously transfixed by the dog inside. I knew that the dog had already been reserved,…
Arrivals, adoptees, and little jack finds his home.
In yesterday’s blog I mentioned that quite often an open day is the best (or sometimes only) chance for a whole family to visit the SPA and that sometimes a reservation takes place later. Well, such was the case, with a dog who caught a family’s eye being reserved today. Makes it all worthwhile, somehow. …
Open Sunday brings smiles.
Today was the first Sunday of the month, so as usual the refuge was open. The sun shone, and we had a team of volunteers to walk dogs and introduce people to the dogs and cats (and vice versa). We don’t necessarily expect adoptions or even reservations to take place on these days, but for…
Three adoptions and a lovely day in the sun!
Today we had three adoptions! First to leave (officially) was Pebble, who is now known as Desdemona. Why? Because she is now living with Othello (also ex of the SPA), with our good friend Edith. Desi has been there for a couple of weeks, but today the paperwork was signed, so everything is official. Second…
That Friday factor yet again
What is it about Fridays? We had yet another bumper day today, with no fewer than four adoptions and three reservations. As far as the reservations are concerned, you will have to wait, but I am happy to tell you about the adoptions. More than happy in fact! Catherine, who was abandoned just a week…