Despite mostly horrendous weather today (although it was very much a case of if you don’t like it, wait five minutes), we had two adoptions. And one of them will gladden the heart of many a cynic. Many of you will recall the return of Aneth, some ten days ago. We were all saddened by…
Author: Darcey Dyson
Some lovely newbies
With the weather forecast telling us that today would be the only nice day this week, it was an opportunity to walk dogs and take photographs of some of the new arrivals. Thanks to the volunteers who came along and brightened up a few dogs’ lives. A dog who arrived a few days ago but…
“Overweight dog” blog prompts rogue’s gallery?
At the SPA we are always happy when dogs are reclaimed, but especially so when the place is pretty full, as it is right now. Today we said goodbye to Marley, who had only arrived a couple of days ago. As he was identified, we were reasonably hopeful that he would be reclaimed. This is…
So that was Saturday
Despite the adoptions that took place this week (and we had at least one per day every day apart from today), the trickle of arrivals plus the three dogs who arrived today mean that despite all our efforts, numbers are up. So it was a depressing end to the week. Today’s arrivals are a staff…
Old boy Toons is reclaimed and Candy leaves for a better life!
Toon’s owners came to collect him today, which was the first bit of good news. He was identified, but as we know only too well, this does not guarantee that he is wanted. Last night a friend of Toon’s owners recognised him on Facebook and contacted them, and also the ever tenacious Dominique managed to…
Two adoptions but arrivals too.
Well we had two adoptions today, but three dogs in, so it was not the best day. Let’s start with the adoptions. First to leave was Mouse, who has been renamed Poppy Sparkles. Quite a big name for a tiny little dog. However what she lacks in size she makes up for in personality! She…
Adoption of puppy Molly
To continue yesterday’s subject of dogs being adopted at lightening speed, today saw the adoption of Molly, now renamed Vera. She was one of the two border puppies who arrived ten days ago, and who were both lucky enough to go to foster. Molly left to live with Shirley, and Tania went to stay with…
Nemo finds a home.
There are several things that affect the speed at which a dog is adopted from the SPA. Age, breed, sociability all play their part, but there are other intangible factors. Sometimes a dog has the same name as a beloved childhood pet, or just reminds someone of another dog, and that alone is enough to…
Adoption of Gégé
We mentioned on Saturday that there had been a wonderful reservation and that you didn’t have too long to wait to find out who. Well today we said goodbye to lovely Gégé, who left for his new home. His new family took quite a while choosing, taking several dogs out for walks before asking for…
Sunday smiles
We are happy to say that the big dog found in Quillan yesterday is indeed loved. His owners were looking for him and contacted us the SPA via Facebook last night to confirm that they will be coming to collect him asap. It being Sunday, we thought we would catch up with some ex SPA…