Post by Aussienot on Jan 28, 2008 22:28:33 GMT -5
It's emails like this one that make me glad I came into work today:
When Spocky was rescued from the streets, he was obviously dumped. Probably the cost of vet care was more than the value of the dog. He was skeleton thin, and completely hairless and nearly skinless from a number of fungal and paracitic skin problems. A very sorry sight indeed.
It took the better part of six months and dozens of trips to a skin specialist before we had any hope of recovery. He's one of those dogs that we deeply and constantly debated putting up for adoption due to chronic health concerns, the cost of care, zoonosis risk, time, resources . . . . .
He looked heaps better but was nothing special when we put him up for adoption. This was almost a year ago. My jaw almost hit the ground when I saw the attached picture. He's gorgous! I can't believe this is the same dog. And hasn't he certainly landed on his feet. I want the life he has!
It's easy to get caught up in the negative and lose sight as to why we do this kind of work. I might just keep this picture on my wall to help me remember.
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to take this time to say an enormous thank you to The Animal Welfare League and the Pedigree Adoption Program. I adopted my dog from your shelter a few months ago, (his name was Bobby, it has since been changed to Spocky, Ive already had one dog called Bobby!).
He is the most beautiful dog anyone can ask for, a lovely nature and unbelievably cute. He’s settled into his new home very well, and comes with me everywhere, Saturday nights out are now arranged with outdoor dining in mind, and he comes to work with me each day as well. He’s certainly enjoying the café culture of Potts Point and Double Bay!!
One of my jobs is at Simmone Logue Fine Food in Double Bay, where he sits out the front and receives attention, cuddles and plenty of love from all the ‘ladies who lunch’ in the area (and table scraps behind my back!) He’s become a bit of a mascot for the business. Everyone stops us in the street to inquire about and cuddle Spocky, and I am sure to pass on your name each time.
He has certainly had his moments, that’s when he becomes ‘Cyclone Spocky’, but its nothing a good run at Centennial with the other dogs cant fix, he’s generally a very good dog. He’s getting his daily obedience and is getting sit, stay and heel under wraps (thank god for schmackos!)
He is getting a 10km run each morning, (at times I wonder if he wishes he was back in the shelter lounging around all day!), but he’s getting fit and staying out of mischief in general. I have attached some photos I took of my boy recently, I thought if you had an area to display your success stories, then Spocky definitely deserves a place on it! Thanks again to you all, you provide a truly fabulous service, and we are proof of your success.
Kind Regards,
Name Surpressed
Just wanted to take this time to say an enormous thank you to The Animal Welfare League and the Pedigree Adoption Program. I adopted my dog from your shelter a few months ago, (his name was Bobby, it has since been changed to Spocky, Ive already had one dog called Bobby!).
He is the most beautiful dog anyone can ask for, a lovely nature and unbelievably cute. He’s settled into his new home very well, and comes with me everywhere, Saturday nights out are now arranged with outdoor dining in mind, and he comes to work with me each day as well. He’s certainly enjoying the café culture of Potts Point and Double Bay!!
One of my jobs is at Simmone Logue Fine Food in Double Bay, where he sits out the front and receives attention, cuddles and plenty of love from all the ‘ladies who lunch’ in the area (and table scraps behind my back!) He’s become a bit of a mascot for the business. Everyone stops us in the street to inquire about and cuddle Spocky, and I am sure to pass on your name each time.
He has certainly had his moments, that’s when he becomes ‘Cyclone Spocky’, but its nothing a good run at Centennial with the other dogs cant fix, he’s generally a very good dog. He’s getting his daily obedience and is getting sit, stay and heel under wraps (thank god for schmackos!)
He is getting a 10km run each morning, (at times I wonder if he wishes he was back in the shelter lounging around all day!), but he’s getting fit and staying out of mischief in general. I have attached some photos I took of my boy recently, I thought if you had an area to display your success stories, then Spocky definitely deserves a place on it! Thanks again to you all, you provide a truly fabulous service, and we are proof of your success.
Kind Regards,
Name Surpressed
When Spocky was rescued from the streets, he was obviously dumped. Probably the cost of vet care was more than the value of the dog. He was skeleton thin, and completely hairless and nearly skinless from a number of fungal and paracitic skin problems. A very sorry sight indeed.
It took the better part of six months and dozens of trips to a skin specialist before we had any hope of recovery. He's one of those dogs that we deeply and constantly debated putting up for adoption due to chronic health concerns, the cost of care, zoonosis risk, time, resources . . . . .
He looked heaps better but was nothing special when we put him up for adoption. This was almost a year ago. My jaw almost hit the ground when I saw the attached picture. He's gorgous! I can't believe this is the same dog. And hasn't he certainly landed on his feet. I want the life he has!
It's easy to get caught up in the negative and lose sight as to why we do this kind of work. I might just keep this picture on my wall to help me remember.