The SPA was officially shut for the May Day bank holiday, but several of the volunteers were around and keen to come along and walk dogs and let others play in the parks. Plus we had two adoptions, so it was well worth us being there!
First to leave was Noris. This lovely brindle dog crossbreed arrived as a “not quite pup”. This is the hardest age for a dog to arrive, both in terms of rehoming and his or her own development. Sadly it is so often the time when owners give up on a dog. Often it is due to lack of training; dogs are starting to get stronger and to need more time, and are no longer the cute little puppies they once were. Unfortunately rather than put in the required effort (which is often relatively small), owners often give up at this stage and rely on the SPA to rehome their dog. IN Noris’s case they did not even bring him in and explain the difficulties, they just let him wander off in the hope that he would be delivered to the refuge.
For Noris this meant the start of a long, long wait. He arrived in August 2015, meaning that he has done almost all his growing up at the SPA. He is very lively and active but luckily for him he is great with other dogs and has been able to share his kennel with Baila, who is equally lively!
Finally he caught the eye of someone via the internet and although for personal reasons she was unable to take Noris immediately, she has been to visit many times and has kept in touch with him via Facebook. Sometimes the right home is worth waiting for! Today she had a day off work, and finally Noris on his way to his new home, where he also has a new little friend!
We had another adoption too, making us even happier that we were at the SPA. A family came along to meet Odin, having seen him on the website. A quick walk later and this young malinois was off to his new home as well.
We also said goodbye to the Anatolian Shepherd who was brought in by volunteers on Saturday night. He was identified and it is not the first time he has been to the SPA, and there is no point in him spending longer locked up than necessary.
For those of you who didn’t make it to yesterday’s fashion show in Fanjeaux, you missed a treat. The catwalk show was wonderful with a group of stunning models, not to mention a dog, and just about everyone picked up a bargain along the sale rails. Oh, and we raised a huge amount of money, which will go to help the dogs at the SPA. Many thanks yet againt to everyone involved.
Noris when he arrived in 2015 and giving a kiss to his new mum today.
Odin – ADOPTED
Ejder – reclaimed
And one of the many stars of yesterday’s show, Tillylicious