Tues 29th May: Three little geriatrics

Poor old dogs from the closed-down shelter

I haven't been able to do much hands-on rescue work so far this week, but we did take in the poor shelter dogs today, three ancient poms who are a full decade older than the ages we were told. I'm waiting for confirmation of exact age as given on their licenses, but it's closer to twenty years than ten, a good example of how long these little ones cans live.   It's really very sad to see them now, and if they still have the capacity to be aware of their surroundings they must be wondering where on earth they are.  Our new Homing Centre is very comfortable but it's not home, even if "home" has been a shabby shelter somewhere.

The two girls will go home together :-)

While these three geriatrics were being settled, we had a potential adopter who came to see the two new Shelties, both of whom are still quite shy but warming up gradually.  I'm very happy to write that I have just received confirmation of their intended adoption, and as a pair.

Hercules is out of the sun at last

Adobe is still waiting

Otto gained weight and looks great now

Also, and at long last, Hercules the Alaskan malamute left Tai Po for his foster home, while the youngest of the Dobermans, Otto, was also taken home for a trial with the resident dog, also a dobie.  We still have Adobe and Dorset, two very sweet and lovely Dobermans, as well as the husky Frederick who really quite urgently needs an air-conditioned place to stay.

Otto when he came to us as a very skinny boy

I never thought I'd be happy to see rain forecast for the weekend, but I think everyone is gasping for relief from the heat even if it means getting wet.  We have the puppy afternoon at Heal on Saturday, and Whiskers N Paws on Sunday to look forward to, and we'll be there whatever the weather.

Pebble at work

The puppy shown on the Saturday poster is Pebble, now fully vaccinated boy who is currently staying at Whiskers N Paws full time as a guest.  He's often invited to help out in the office, which is helping him overcome his natural shyness.  We've already seen a huge difference in his confidence and behaviour, especially if you happen to have a tasty treat to offer.  Maybe this weekend he will find his own forever home and another lucky puppy can take his place.