March Newsletter.
What an incredible busy month February was. Unfortunately this is the time of year when we have an influx, as school goes back and the novelty of a Christmas puppy wears off and everyone is back into their set routines. I think the 11 dogs coming through for new homes in 6 days broke all records however. The total rehomings for February were 16 dogs, all of whom have been placed in loving homes. An additional 2 dogs were in such bad condition health wise that we had no choice but to have them released from their pain and suffering.
Rehomings have been wide spread throughout NZ this month, Whangarei in the North to Dunedin in the South. We successfully placed a dog who was relinquished to the pound to the Rotorua Police. His short time in fostercare certainly proved to us that he had what it took to make a good police dog so we were on baited breath for the assessment to be done and very happy indeed when they agreed.
I would like to take a moment here to acknowledge the wonderful people who make themselves available for fostering our dogs. To me it is important that the dogs are assessed in a family environent. This helps me to make sure the placement of the dog needing adoption is going to be successful. Without these homes available we would have to turn dogs down, so thank you to those people who help make sure that these lovely dogs do get that second chance for a better life.
Our long term foster puppy Finn now has a new home to go to. It took a little longer that we had hoped for but Finn has chosen his new owner and will be going to live there when his sutures are out following his neutering.
We still have a limited supply of our 2005 rescue calendars available, some were on hold for people who have not confirmed their order so I am making them available for other buyers. This is a wonderful way to support rescue and to see just a few of these dogs who now will see another year. All proceeds from these calendars go directly to help cover those costs that we do not pass on as 'reasonable medical expenses' to the new owners i.e. vaccination and desexing.
This month marks the 3rd anniversary of my beloved Yani's passing. Not everyone believes in the hereafter but I feel so very often, her background presence. There are times when I wonder... how will I do this, particularly with 11 dogs in just 6 days.... but somehow there is always a solution, it is almost like she is supplying a helping hand.
We have several people on our waiting list now for various age groups/colouring/coat length. It does not matter what area in NZ you live, we can almost always arrange transportation down or up to where ever you are.
Sending dogs by air can be very expensive but if they go accompanied by a person travelling the cost is marginal and definitely affordable.
If there is anyone on our mailing list that does frequent travelling by plane would it be too much to ask you to let me know in case we have a dog that needs transporting, or even a road trip where a dog can go as a passenger.
As people become aware of what I manage to fit into my 'spare time' more and more calls are received for dogs needing new homes so having a list of regular destinations would be very helpful, particularly out of New Plymouth to the Hamilton or Auckland as that is the area we have the greatest difficulty getting transport from.
As they say, if you don't ask you don't get so I am asking.
Also this month we have had two dogs that have been tattooed. This is a useful way of locating the previous owner but it only works if the contact details are updated when people move. I have been very pleased with the helpful assistance from a couple of breeders when their dogs have been involved, particularly Abbaron Kennels who were extremely helpful and quick in supplying information needed to locate an owner.
Until next month.
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