Every Life Matters
One of four puppies abandoned in March 2022, Lemon was adopted today by Jessa, Erwin, and Angelie. All four pups had Parvovirus, so spent their isolation time away from other dogs until they tested clear. They seem to have no lingering problems, and Lotus, Lacey and Lexi are all waiting their turn! Check out our dogs ready for adoption here.
Lemon when rescued
Lemon and new sibling Koko
Lemon at home
Tinkerbelle at her new home
Our third adoption today was Tinkerbelle!!!
As many of you know, Tinkerbelle had a spine injury so we wanted an adopter with no other dogs and who could also afford surgery if needed in the future.
We had no luck finding an adopter and Tinkerbelle has been in a cage for 6 months. There are too many dogs at the shelter to let her out safely.
Henrik and his son Dong, long term volunteers and supporters of DAS wanted to adopt Tink from when we first rescued her. They came up regularly to take her for walks and Dong took Tink for all her laser therapy appointments.
She adores them both and gets so excited when she sees them.
Here she is today when they came to visit her. A few weeks ago we had long talks with the team and Henrik and decided that the best place for her is with Henrik, Dong and Henrik's wife Elvie.
Although they have other dogs we prefer that Tink has a good life and no longer has to stay in a cage. They have a big place and there is always someone at home so she will always be supervised.
So Tinkerbelle left the Sanctuary today and has found her home - read all about her long road to recovery on her profile page here.
Tinkerbelle at her new home
Trudy adopted
Trudy
Some excellent news, our second adoption of the weekend was Trudy! Thank you Dave and family for choosing her - we wish you many years together filled with exciting adventures!
Found by one of our volunteers Pati, little Trudy beat off Parvovirus, and her reward is a loving home. We couldn't be happier! Read all about Trudy on her profile page here.
Trudy
Trudy
Shadow when rescued
We have the absolute best news - Shadow our very first ever Sanctuary resident was adopted this week! Shadow had been with us for nearly 3 years, and
was a stray that was being fed by two of our founding members Marmel and Lloyd. They realised she was pregnant but at that time, were not in a position to adopt her so they brought her to stay at the Sanctuary even though it was still being built.
At least she would be safe and would be able to give birth in a sheltered area.
Unfortunately none of her puppies survived more than a day. We never knew why though doc Riv believed she had an infection that was passed on to her pups, it was really sad. Marmel and Lloyd and their daughter Bella visited Shadow often and also sponsored her stay at the Sanctuary. Every time they left she would chew at the fence, crying for them to come back. It was heartbreaking to see her.
Shadow adopted
Shadow adopted
Then last week, Marmel and Lloyd were able to finally adopt her.
Look at that smile as she was driven away from the shelter and to her new forever home. It's been a week now and there are no issues. She's settled in well - Shadow is finally home.
Shadow
You can read more about Shadow's story on her profile page here.
Check out our growing list of wonderful dogs waiting for a new family.
Laila was adopted today as well! She is one of 6 who were abandoned and brought into the Sanctuary about a month ago. All had Parvovirus, so had a difficult start in life. Lance and Loni were already adopted, so that just leaves Lacey, Lemon, Lexi, Lotus, Lana and Lola still waiting for their home.
Thank you so much Emelia and family! We wish you all a long and happy life together!
Laila adopted
Puppies beginning with L