With the horrible weather back again there has not been much going on at the refuge. However much of the work is done behind the scenes, and plenty has been happening via the internet. Questions have been answered, photographs sent, advice given and websites updated.
Whilst updating my site today (or rather sending my update to my web elf who will do the difficult bit), I realised that I had forgotten to tell you about a recent adoption.
The reason I forgot is that once again this was done out of refuge time. On Monday morning the family who had been looking after Snoopy brought him to Carcassonne. You remember Snoopy, the dalmatian whose owner is dying of cancer, and who was featured on this blog a couple of weeks ago. A SPA volunteer showed up too, in case there were any language problems, but to be honest one look at at Snoopy and it was a done deal. The adopter had come from Toulouse, and brought two friends along for their opinion, but after minimal discussion it was off to the refuge to fill out the contract and Snoopy went to his new home.
He has settled in brilliantly by all accounts, and herein lies one advantage of adopting from a dog who is in foster care. We know for sure if they are good with cats and children, if they are house-trained, if they pull on the lead, how they are with other dogs. If you are nervous about taking an “unknown quantity”, this could be one route for you. Or if you fancy helping a dog on the road to a new life, please get in touch. You can do so either by Facebook or via my website http://www.dogrescuecarcassonne.co.uk/
Thanks to all those involved in Monday’s adoption of Snoopy and thanks to all the other foster families who help their charges on their way!
Snoopy on his arrival at the refuge
And after the refuge (aah, that’s better!)
This is very good news – I felt so sad for Snoopy when I read about his arrival at the refuge & the reason that he was there. Have a happy life, Snoopy.
Happy life Snoopy. Longue et heureuse vie a toi 😀
Just heard from a mutual friend that the adopter’s husband, who is away with work right now, is Skyping with the dog every morning!! How hilarious is that!
Yep that is how mad we are! Snoopy has been here 4 days and feels like he has always been here. He is gorgeous, a true gent, and a bit of a ‘tart’ – sits for his food, headbutts me when he is unsure and helps me feed and water the chickens morning and night. My husband is going to have a shock when he gets home cause I think somebody else is top dog now!!
Don’t know about mad, just besotted with your new pal, which is exactly how things are supposed to be!