Hello blog. It’s been a while.
There have been a few stories reaching the UK’s national media recently, about dogs being abandoned in public places. One poor soul in particular who was left with a suitcase containing some of his belongings – a pillow, toy, food bowl and food. Others have been tied up minus the suitcase, but with food/water, a note etc.
Dog abandonment is a sad and serious issue and I think it’s wonderful that the UK’s dog lovers open their hearts and step up to offer these dogs a new home. The suitcase dog was happily rehomed and hopefully the others abandoned in a similar way will be just as fortunate.
The thing is though, there are thousands of other dogs sat in pounds and rescues, in kennels and foster homes, around the UK right now whose stories will never reach our national media. They weren’t left with a suitcase or a note, but they are all waiting for – and equally deserving of – a forever home. Sadly, since thousands of healthy dogs are put to sleep each year, some will never find one.
Their reasons for ending up in pounds/rescues will vary. Maybe their previous guardian became very ill or sadly passed away, or their family broke up and no one felt able to keep the dog. Perhaps loss of a home/job resulted in the dog being given up, or they just had a really crap ‘guardian’ who didn’t bother to claim them when they got lost. They may be a puppy, a young adult, an oldie. They may have been waiting days, weeks, months or very sadly even years for a forever home, but they have one thing in common … they would all love someone to step up for them too. So if you felt drawn to a suitcase dog that has already found a forever home, take a look at Oldies Club, your local rescue centre, a breed rescue and find your new best friend. Lovely paws photographed at Bath Cats & Dogs Home.
Make a difference. Adopt.
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