As with every first Sunday of the month, the SPA was open this afternoon. It was very hot, but we took the opportunity to wash some of the dogs and some of the younger fitter dogs were given short walks; better than nothing and it seems a shame to keep them locked up when their chances to go out are so rare.
Plenty of volunteers, both old and new were on hand to take dogs out, including an avid follower of the blog ( J ) who lives in Toulouse. We had one reservation of the canine kind, and one of the feline, so it wasn’t a bad day. Plus several people came along with a view to a future adoption. Plus (most importantly) we had FUN and so did the cats and dogs!
Many thanks as ever to all who gave up their Sunday to come along; it was a lot to ask, especially as there was the Association Day yesterday too, but once again we did it!
I didn’t mention it in yesterday’s blog, as there was already plenty going on, but we had a very special visit! We love it when former residents come to say hello, but especially so when the dog arrived in a terrible state. Who remembers the Leonburg puppies, who arrived with severe mange and in a condition of semi starvation thanks to an irresponsible breeder? Well yesterday Ruby came to see us. She is about a year old and weighs 55kg, with more growing to do! Sadly she has hip dysplasia (probably because her parents were brother and sister or something like that), but luckily her new owners love her to bits and she has the best possible care.
We receive news and pictures of her two sisters on a fairly regular basis, but it was nice to see one of these magnificent dogs in the flesh. Stunning!
Oh, and I have to say that for the first time in ages, we had no dog or cats brought in on an open day. Mind you, we have had more than our fair share of new arrivals this week, so it is just as well!
And Ruby who visited us yesterday. One year old and more growing to do!