Despite yesterday’s relatively positive start to the weekend today was a complete washout both in the figurative and literal sense of the word. No adoptions at all and plenty of rain. But on the other hand only one arrival, a pre-booked abandonment of a yellow lab who “runs away”. Honestly, how anyone can abandon an animal in this weather is completely beyond me. In fact in any weather at all, but particularly when it is dank and wet. I suppose that not everybody loves dogs the way we all do.
There were the usual loyal group of volunteers, plus a couple of old friends popped by to walk dogs. But really it was not an ideal day, as the rain never really held off for long. Thanks to the team who spent the afternoon sorting out the blankets, and others who braved the cold with the few lucky dogs who did go “walkies”.
An English woman came to adopt a cat, and, recognising the name of the village where she lives, I asked if she knew of any SPA dogs who lived there. We finally worked it out, so I had news, after over three years, of one of the very first dogs that I homed, back when I was still finding my feet at the SPA. Missy (she was called Lady at the SPA) was adopted on September 11th 2010, and the reason I remember the date is that it was my birthday and I said at the time that the adoption of this fabulous dog was the best present I could ever have. I am hoping that photos may arrive. Another of my favourites!
So nothing very positive from the SPA. But you never know when good news will arrive and from where. Whilst writing this my blog my message icon popped up. I have just heard from Association Orphee that Badens has been reserved and will join his forever family next week.
So it has been a good day after all! See, I am thinking positive!