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Pongo’s story – Halfway to a Happy Ending!
This story is full of ‘halfway’s’ so let’s hope we get the whole way to a happy ending. Julie was driving back from Larnaca airport on Wednesday 5th March, half way home in fact. There wasn’t a lot of traffic about and Julie was planning what to do with the second half of the evening. Looking ahead up the highway her heart jumped into her mouth. Half way across the highway, standing still and looking terrified was a dog. Her first thought was “how on earth can Bambi (her own black pointer) have got here?” She really though it was her. Her second thought was that she had to stop. Luckily, at this moment, there were no cars behind her so she was able to pull over safely and stop on the side. When she was half way out of the car, two other cars came speeding down behind her, only just breaking in time to avoid hitting the dog. The poor thing managed to get himself on to the side of the highway and he came to Julie fairly quickly. She think he sensed the help he needed was right there in front of him. He was, of course, very nervous but he trusted her and she was able to put a leash on his collar (maybe he was lost?) and help him into her car. She went to the police station to report the incident and to see if, by any chance, he was micro-chipped, although she knew it was highly unlikely. The police took all the information and checked the dog for a micro-chip, which of course was not present. From there on Pongo was a very lucky boy! Julie was able to find him a place in one of our partner shelters, for the following day, and took him home for that night. Julie expected mayhem, howling, barking, who knows what! She couldn’t have been more wrong. She decided that, because he was only going to be with her for one night, rather than introduce him to her own dogs she would keep them separated. He spent the night as quiet as a mouse under the garden table, all cuddled up in warm covers, after some much enjoyed food and water. Pongo was very pleased to see Julie the next morning when she took him some breakfast and is a very affectionate and handsome young boy. He is very calm and was very interested to sniff noses with my two dogs through the garden gate, with all tails wagging. He was very good in the car when Julie took him to his new ‘safe place’, although very scared to get out of the car. She think he was worried he was going to be abandoned again. But chicken helped ease the situation. Now he has settled very well and quickly with his new kennel mates, half way down the row of kennels! Pongo was obviously abandoned and left to die, probably because the hunting season has ended and he is no longer useful. Dogs should never be assessed for their usefulness, that’s not what they are here for. They love us and just hope we will love them back. All Pongo needs now is the second half of his story – the real happy ending where you fall in love with him. Please, take a look and give him the second, better half of his life, he will make you his whole life. Related...
Read More!News of Lea! – She shall get a second chance to a normal life
Recently we have reported about Lea´s story. You can read it here: Lea is looking for a sponsor. Now, we have news about our poor Lea. We have shown the X-Ray of Lea´s leg vets in Germany and asked for a chance to heal Lea’s leg. In Germany there are techniques to make Lea healthy again.Now we are in need of help. The surgery costs around 750 euros, which we can not afford. We ask all people out there to help Lea. Even if you can donate a few euros, it would be a very great help. Please help Lea, to start a normal dog life. She is too young to go stale at the shelter. A donation for Lea’s health and freedom. If you would like support Lea, please click on the link below. Thank you very much! Lea shall get a second chance to a normal life Related...
Read MorePoor Lea is still looking for a sponsor
Lea is born approx in October 2013 and her high to shoulder is 46cm. She was thrown over the fence of a shelter. She was very thin, anxiously and she hobbled. The investigation at the vet found that her leg was broken. Lea was immediately operated, in the hope to heal the leg. But unfortunately it´s a very old fracture and that is not easy to fix. The opportunities for Lea to find a forever home are bad and because of their chances to find a home, we would like to find a sponsor for Lea. Someone who opens his heart, supports her and thinks of her. For 10 euros a month you can become a sponsor of Lea. You are doing a contribute for her food and medical care and supports therefore her future at the shelter. Please help us, to help Lea. Read her full story here: Lea is looking for a sponsor Related...
Read MoreNew photos of some Cyprus dogs which were under our care
Rusty, Flower, Bluebell and Branston live already in their new homes. Only Valentino is still looking for a forever home. He lives in a foster home in Germany. Related...
Read MoreSaturday 22nd February – Sausage Supper in aid of CyDRA and CYPNS
Three members of the committee headed off to Limassol for Lesley’s fundraising Sausage Supper evening. Two members got somewhat lost on the way, but eventually arrived at the right place at the right time! There were nearly 60 people present to show their support and we all enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The sausage supper was very well enjoyed by all and the dessert of jelly and ice cream was an additional treat. After supper we adjourned to the music room where we were entertained by Shades of Grey and at the break there was also a music quiz. We are still trying to work out how the winning team scored 2 points more than were available in total!? It was probably the quickest quiz ever as there was barely time to write down all the answers, but we were pleased we knew so many. During the break the raffle was held with many lovely prizes, and some of us went away very happy! CyDRA are very grateful to Lesley for arranging and hosting yet another thoroughly enjoyable and successful event, and the donation to CyDRA of 335 euros. We look forward to the Quiz on May 6th and the other events Lesley has planned. Details will follow so keep your eye out and come along and join us. Related...
Read MoreFirst photos of Thomas from his home in Germany
Thomas is arrived safely on 5th March in his new forever home in Germany. He has already acclimated and has a lot of fun with his family and the other dogs. Related...
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