Well today just about made up for the disappointment of yesterday’s five arrivals, none of which were reclaimed, incidentally.
In Saturday’s blog we mentioned that Chinet’s kennel mate, Big, was also reserved. And today was his BIG day. For a dog who had been found tied up in a ditch without food or water, today is quite a change!
Second to leave, and the reservation that was alluded to yesterday, was Diesel. This young lad was abandoned about 10 days ago by his owner who did not have time to look after him. When the appointment was made to bring the dog in we were told that Diesel was a five month old golden retriever. So he wasn’t quite what we expected, but none the less welcome despite this! In the photos this young lad (an eight month old shepherd cross, in fact) is hanging his head, looking depressed. Horrible to see.
How lucky for him that someone came along on Tuesday and fell in love with him. Otherwise he could have had a long wait, and although I am sure we would have cheered him up (probably by mixing him with another dog and taking him on walks), it is far far better that he has a loving home to go to. Look at the change in the two photos, although this lad is not stupid; his adopter admitted that it was his sad expression that drew her to him!
The third adoption brought a smile to just about everyone’s face. Phoebe has finally found a home after one year, three weeks and three days. This young shepherd cross was a favourite of just about everyone and has been DRC’s urgent appeal on more than one occasion. In all likelihood she would have been adopted recently but for the reaction of the family’s other dog. Phoebe just ticked so many boxes; good with cats, good with people and dogs, no pulling on the lead…What was not to like. Her only “fault” is the fact that she looks similar to many other dogs at the SPA.
Her time finally came and she left for her new home today.
We did have an arrival, a handsome setter cross who was found in a popular dog-walking area. Perhaps he is just lost, but as he is not identified (grrrr) all we can do is wait and hope.
Diesel being miserable in his kennel and then once he knows he is free!
Phoebe – ADOPTED (after over a year)
New arrival – Mark