At hte SPA today it was more of the same. That is more walks (although the weather was not as kind as it had been yesterday, sadly), more treats and more fabulous donations. Two families arrived to test their dogs with SPA dogs, and so we have at least two adoptions planned for the coming week. Thanks to everyone who came along, especially people who came to show us their now happy dogs. There were not as many visitors as in previous years, perhaps, but sometimes it is better to have quality rather than quantity.
Of course there were yet more volunteers busy at Jardiland and at the Christmas Market at Villedubert for a second day. This is the first time we have been to Villedubert, and it was on the initiative of supporter Sarahyeli (who also adopted Cheyenne, ex Sweety last year) that we had a stand there. Visitors were lovely, donating both treats and cash to help make the animals at the refuge a bit happier this festive season. Recently abandoned SPA dog Hope went to represent the canine contingent of the refuge, and she behaved immaculately. As you can see from the photo, she found the experience very stressful (!).
Jardliand was a huge success yet again. A small team of SPA volunteers met shopeers to explain that they were collecting donations for the animals at the refuge, and the good people of Carcassonne were generous to a fault. Bags of dog and cat food, treats and toys were piled up and will be transfered to the refuge tomorrow. Again there were some dogs present to say hello, with Alya charming everyone she met, Captain Trip showing that three legs can be just as good as four and Gallopin enjoyed curling up and being cuddled.
There is still a week to go before Christmas, so if you were unable to make it this weekend, there is still time to pop in to but some baubles, just say hello or best still, adopt!