It really has been another great week for adoptions. Is this and because people are coming back from holidays and settling down again or is it just luck…time will tell!
We have already had news from Nikki who adopted Dreyfus ex Omega, a Griffon Nivernais who she hoped would be a great playmate for Shadow.
Dreyfus was adopted ‘unseen’ which means that Nikki was really relying on us being very honest about the dog and thinking carefully about whether he could integrate relatively seamlessly into the family’s life. This is quite a responsibility and one that we don’t take lightly but when I drove Dreyfus over to meet Nikki and Shadow on Tuesday I was fairly confident that all would go smoothly.
We are a big fan of careful introduction so we met Nikki and Shadow on neutral ground, had a nice relaxed walk and a picnic! The dogs got on well, we had a good blether and off they went!
Dreyfus and Shadow are getting on really well, playing together and are already good friends. Here is what Nikki says about their progress..
‘Dreyfus got the all clear from the vet today and he sang the praises of SPA Carcassonne for a very efficient dossier and a lovely dog ! Dreyfus was not so keen on his bath when we got home , but he smells oh so much better ! He adores Shadow , who is doing a good job of just the right amount of playing and a bit of discipline. Happy days ’
This weekend is also the anniversary of my grand-doggy Melba arriving in Scotland. Melba, a Braque Allemand went to live with my son Stuart three years ago. Melba joined Milly a Spa kitten but feline company wasn’t enough for Melba who really loved the company of other dogs, so Jess, a lovely little border collie who was in foster with Isa joined them and all are doing well. Both Melba and Jess love life on the Scottish hills!
We also have a little reminder that if you find a stray dog it’s not a case of finders keepers. You need to check for identity and liaise with your Mairie who will tell you which SPA your village adheres to. It’s also well worth checking chien perdu ( http://www.chien-perdu.org/) and Pet Alert 11 on facebook.
Tomorrow being a ‘jour férié’ the SPA is closed but back to business a usual on Tuesday!
Melba and Jess on Sgurr nan Ceannaichean