There is no denying that things are tough right now, so any good news is welcome. Yesterday Angelique from Association Orfee informed us that Flocon has finally found a home. So now all five of the dogs that Orfee so kindly took from Carcassonne have found new homes. Flocon waited the longest, but it sounds like he has landed firmly on all four paws. He is moving to Dept 36, Indre, where he is going to a family of four men; a fireman and his three sporty kids. With a big, enclosed garden and lots of exercise Flocon is going to have a wonderful life. Thanks to Angelique for fostering him and to Isabelle and all at Orfee for helping us out last time we were overcrowded.
Things eased up a little today, with the departure of four dogs and NO ARRIVALS!
Three of the adoptions are those of recent arrivals. Alec the little dachshund left, as did the puppy, Latte. Merlin’s departure was good news because as a black male, his chances of adoption were not great. In fact he caught someone’s eye quickly and has left just as his pound time finished. We are delighted for all three of these lucky dogs.
But the big big BIG news was the departure of Keops. He arrived at the refuge on December 26th 2011. That is 2 years and 4 days ago. This shows that no dog is without hope; and yet another reason why we are so firmly against euthanasia.
The adoption of Keops has a lovely story behind it. While we were at the Magic of Christmas in the Cite in early December, a gentleman saw the photo of Keops which was on our publicity board. He promised to come and meet Keops with his family at the open weekend, and sure enough he did. It was clearly meant to be, and today Keops left the refuge. The planned adoption date was tomorrow, and I was hoping to give Keops a final cuddle. But I know he will be having plenty of cuddles from now on!
Great news for this lovely dog who has waited so long for the right family. Thanks to his godmummy, Dominique, for all the walks she gave him. I know she will be shedding a tear or two tonight, but happy ones, I think! And there are plenty of other dogs for her to exercise her arm muscles on!
Flocon finds his forever home thanks to Orfee. Just look at his tail!
Latte- ADOPTED
Merlin – ADOPTED
And KEOPS leaves after 735 days!