There was an adoption yesterday, that of puppy Sakura. Great news, although it was overshadowed by yet more good news from Animal Trust.
Carlo has been adopted! He had been at the SPA for over 2 and a half years, without anyone showing the slightest interest in him (apart from the employees and volunteers, of course). Then less than two weeks after arriving at Animal Trust, he has been adopted. This is the benefit of working with associations in other countries, where breeds that are commonplace in France make a bit of a splash. Thank you so much Animal Trust. Apparently Carlo will be living with a recently retired couple and will have loads of walks, as they are very active and have plenty of time to devote to this lovely boy.
Something else has been happening this weekend which has brought a smile to lots of faces. Phil and Anita came to visit the region, bringing their four hounds with them. Three of them came from the SPA, and it was fabulous to see them. The last time they came was 2 years ago, to show the progress made by Gwen, they ended up finding a stray dog whom they had no option but to bring to the SPA. But big softies that they are, they subsequently adopted her, and later adopted Luxor (now Luther, aka Doofus).
So with Harvey, the only “English” dog of the bunch (although he too, is a French breed), it was a mass arrival of French hounds. Volunteer Val was able to see her beloved Gwen (whom she fostered for several months before Gwen was rehomed), and they all spent an evening at my place, which meant eight dogs! It was great, with lots of racing around and playing from the youngsters, and lots of chilling and lounging around by the older dogs (Yessa is now eleven years old).
They are all travelling in their camper van, and Phil and Anita say they get some strange looks when they emerge with their dogs in tow. But like all good dog lovers, they just don’t care!
So not a bad weekend, with the wonderful news from Belgium, and visits from old friends, both human and canine.
What we need now is lots more adoptions from the SPA! Let’s hope next week is a good one!
Sakura – ADOPTED
Carlo – homed thanks to Animal Trust. His long wait is finally over!
Reunion time- Val sees Gwen again. Front to back Harvey, Yessa, Gwen and Luther (ex Luxor)
Phil and Anita. Happy hound owners and great SPA supporters
And look at how happy Gwen is!