We had three wonderful adoptions today.
Well, in fact one of the dogs, Rex left for his new home yesterday with volunteer dog walker Francine. Yes, sometimes a volunteer comes along to help out with no intention of adopting, but after a number of weeks or months they feel such a bond with a dog that they decide to offer him or her a home. Yesterday Francine took the plunge and took lovely old boy Rex home, although the adoption was not formalised until today, when Rex came back to say hello and to have a farewell bath. Francine is entranced by him, but she will not be giving up her walking duties, we are all pleased to hear. As for ten year old Rex; what a lucky boy he is. The love he will receive from Francine will make up easily for everything he missed out on before arriving at the SPA in a terrible state in August last year.
Today we also said goodbye to lovely Aska. She arrived at the end of January and to be honest we are surprised she had this long to wait. She is a fabulous dog, and we knew from the people who found her and brought her in to us that she is fine with other dogs and horses. Today we found out that she is good with children too! What a lovely girl.
Third to leave was Kraft. He is an elderly dog who arrived earlier this month at the age of ten. However Estelle had a brainwave and remembered a kindly gentleman who visits the SPA regularly looking for just this type of dog. A phone call later and the deal was done. Lucky Kraft has gone off to be spoilt, which is what all our dogs deserve!
We have a new dog to show you, a tricoloured border collie who is fine with other dogs and even cats, so hopefully 18 month old Zac will find a new home soon.
Apart from that we were blessed with fabulous weather and hoards of volunteer dog -walkers, so it was a lovely day.
Kraft – ADOPTED
New arrival – Zac