The weather was quite a bit cooler today, so the volunteers made the most of it and took as many dogs as possible out for walks or played with others in the parks.
Michele was there with her trusty camera, and she took photos of the dogs, which will hopefully give their adoption chances a bit of a boost.
On the subject of which, since yesterday’s blog, a further three people have tried to adopt Allyah. So I was wondering what makes some dogs more appealing than others. Clearly size has a lot to do with it, but being the owner of four dogs myself, I know that despite their cute favour, some small dogs have an attitude problem. Scout is the smallest of my dogs, but by far the most dominant, and I certainly couldn’t trust him alone with children. Nero, my lab, on the other hand is the most gentle of souls. Not the brightest of creatures, but incredibly good natured.
Of course if space is limited, a smaller dog may be more practical, and if you want a dog to sit on your knee at night, having a labrador is maybe not the perfect solution. Assuming that size was the reason for her popularity, I thought that in tonight’s blog I would introduce you to another tiny female whom we have at the SPA. Michele took some photos of her today, so perhaps Puppet, too, will find a home soon
At three years old and weighing just 6 kg, this little dog must appeal to someone out there. Perhaps one of the disappointed potential adopters of Allyah will see her and fall in love!
Otherwise at the refuge there was a bit of dog and cat juggling amongst foster families. Introducing an as yet unsocialised kitten to a household wiht a dog who is not 100% okay with cats was not an option (Vixen just wants to play, but playing with a scared kitten can be dangerous). So the kitten went home to a surprised Moira, Martine kept Vixen and Pip moved from Dominique’s to Isa’s (via Lisa, Geoffrey and Martine). You have to be good at chess to work all this out, but a bit of gentle negotiation and everything was sorted. Thanks to everyone for their willingness to compromise!
No news at the refuge apart from the arrival and departure of a little (identified) Yorkie. Small dogs have a much easier time of things, in general.
Lovely Puppet- Better photos on the way. Will someone love me?
And a great cartoon from the excellent site Off the Leash
I swear that Nero follows that site!