Today was the day of the long-awaited co-voiturage of three of our dogs, and all went smoothly, I am pleased to say. Things did not get off to an auspicious start, however, as the council were doing some tree pruning in my road and so I nearly didn’t leave home at all. Luckily my neighbour is a doctor and she pleaded our cause, saying that we both had lives to save today! I like her a LOT!
Val, who had been fostering Iola, and Debbie and Rob who had been looking after Jasper (ex Gafarot) showed up in good time at the SPA, and final hugs were given as they said good bye to their charges. I felt particularly sorry for Debbie who was very upset, but she and Rob have done an amazing job with Jasper and although it is always hard to say goodbye, you should be proud of what you have achieved with this little chap.
I then met my co-pilot, Sharon and we went up to Toulouse to collect Coraline from her foster home with Lorena. Then it was up to Cahors, where we handed all three dogs over to Terry and Debbie two fabulous volunteers from Twilight. They had arranged meeting points with Iola and Jasper’s new owners before taking Coraline to Twilight.
I am sure I will have news of them pretty soon, but for now I want to thank everyone for their various roles; especially Sharon whose GPS was the cause of much confusion, but whose sandwiches meant that all was immediately forgiven! Thanks to the three foster families, whose job is in many ways the hardest of all, and a huge thank you to Twilight for taking Coraline and for agreeing to take the two non-Twilighters further north. Terry and Debbie are real stars, as of course are Leeanne and Mike.
The families for both Iola and Jasper were found thanks to Doglinks, so thanks to them, too, as ever!
Here is a wonderful video which shows you a bit about Twilight. Friday’s fundraiser in Puivert is to benefit both the SPA and Twilight, so please come along and support them and us too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B57okBTsJ1I&feature=share
There were four arrivals at the SPA, however, so today’s good news has been instantly negated. I am going to try to forget that and be happy for the three dogs who are in the warmth of their new families’ homes tonight.
Curious Coraline
The moment of handover, with Debbie, Terry and Sharon.
Thanks to you all