Doby happily

remains at his foster's home this time, as his foster family, despite the rigours of embracing the challenge that is our dear Doby, has decided to keep him, granting him a second chance in life and granting life a sea of possibilities, just like how they've been open to the antics Doby brings, open to the idea that despite his bad habits, Doby is a just a dog, a playful dog.

I paid a visit to Doby today and a two-hour assessment of him has made me realise that Doby is just an innocent dog with a wild(er) streak in him. Nearing adulthood, our boy is still on the self-defensive mode of things, a little wary, a little skittish, a little intimidated and a little mischievous.

I think of the times when he, along with his siblings, was trapped in a drain during the rainy season, when they were just scuttling little babies that whined at everything, being born from a mother who was not equipped with motherly instincts.

To improve his behaviour and better harmonize him with the rest of the family, Doby will soon go through obedience training. Sometimes, we might never like to humanize our dogs, but a reconciliation between "nature" and the civility of humans is so necessary, when the wilderness is no long-term home for dogs.

If you'd like to know more about Doby, contribute to the fees of his foster care or find an adoptive family for him, feel free to email us at projectjk@yahoo.com.sg

Having visited Doby today, I have to say whoever comes along to bring him home HAS TO HAVE experience with local dogs before, and must be equipped with a fair measure of patience and tolerance to embrace the challenge that is Doby.

Doby may be naughty, but he is just a dog learning to understand the world.

Surprisingly, Doby is just medium-sized.

Doby and Lucas during a pet fair at a park. The adoption event did not yield any chance of finding an adoptive family. Lucas has been adopted, but we will persevere for Doby.

Also, to all whom I've emailed in appealing for a last-minute foster for Doby, I apologise if you've rushed yourself in securing contacts and forwarding them to me. Doby is in safe hands and will be in safe hands.

Thank you so much for your help.