Well 33 weeks have gone bye and what have I learned :- I have learned where Roma and Juno have came from. Both dogs could not have had such a different start to their life. I firstly visited Junos home with Gabi , her foster mum. Juno was found with her litter mates on a train line. If she hadnt been saved that day, I am certain she would have died. Gabi is such a caring lady and to see where Juno flourished and where she was loved and cared for set my heart soaring . I stood where she played with all the other pups. Saw where she slept snug and cosy. No wonder she is a confident little girl , such a good start to her life. I also visited Romas saviour , the vet Iosim Claudio , this was the dogs from Snoopys mini mission came to be treated, assessed and cared for. I played with and cuddled all the dogs that were there now. Saw too her play area, where she slept at night, and met the fantastic people that looked after her and all the other lucky dogs that were rescued from Danyflor , the then public shelter, that hired dog catchers and had a kill policy . Then I visited Danyflor itself. That really hit home. To be standing outside the dark kennels where the 10 mission dogs were in January this year. Mutley, spangle, Harri bo, blue jangles,Phoebe yellow , Skooby , Milly moo,Abi , gracie and pebble stone . Yes I know there are 11 dogs names on this list, but only 10 came home . Little pebble stone didnt make it home. Thought about him when I looked into the eyes of the dogs behind the wire. The same look in the eyes of the dogs that I saw in Millie moos eyes all those months ago. Now tragedy struck Daniflor after I returned home . A fire cut through those dark kennels , wiping out the past , taking with it beautiful souls. Souls whose eyes I had looked into , whose fur I stroked. After many tears, anger , hurt , feelings of helplessness I have come to accept things happen for a reason. Those souls have not gone in vain. Out of the ashes has come hope. rebuilding, people from all countries joining together for the sake of the dogs. Gone are the dark kennels, not one more dog will have to endure months of stagnant air and darkness. For this I am grateful . How are Roma and Juno ? They didnt cope well with me being away. Both escaped the garden and ran panicked up the main road with cars travelling at 60 mph. Some one was watching over them that day. Roma was really unsettled, she growled and snapped at other dogs, needed two leads to walk her , couldnt be left in the garden alone in case she ran off again. I had to step back on my return, re introduce training, lead work, manners. I am glad to say things are getting back to normal. Poor Roma needed me more than I realised. Her world of security fell apart when I left. I thought she would have been fine. So much I knew. Juno, well Juno is still a cheeky pup , so loving and fun , she too was so pleased when I came home , and slotted back in to the routine. What have I gained from all this learning :- I have gained a special friendship , Shelly and her fabulous daughter Krystle,. My faith in the human race has doubled two fold . Good things do come from bad . Roma and Juno still need me, and I need them . Snoopy mission family are truly family xxx
Posted on: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:50:13 +0000