catching 2 pups to be sterilised, visiting various boarding kennels to speak with the owners on possible boarding plans for our 7 as they need to be relocated from their area as soon as we can.
It's 7 for now cos Little Anne is fortunate to be with Y and W right this moment under foster care. It must have been a bewildering day for her today - another car ride after a long while since she was brought for sterilisation, and after she was 'stolen' to another factory with Ben at another end of the island, first day in a home environment after years of rough rugged street-life, and a sweet ever-so-happy female dog PP for a companion instead of 7 big brothers! - and having to be strong as she is the smallest in her pack of all boys which may explain her act of boldness especially when it comes to feeding time. She has somehow learnt to compensate for her lack in stature with her timely growls and mask of fierceness when the boys try to share the food, to the point where the boys have learnt to let her dine first, thus her visible chubbiness.
I was just thinking that the true nature of a dog, an animal, may not be revealed accurately when they are living in the wild, where the natural elements and ever present hierchary and competitiveness may cause an otherwise good-natured dog to present or feign a bolder than true side to ensure his/her position or survival in a pack. This very same bold and at times rude pack leader may happily dispose of the need to act alpha when he/she is taken into a calm and understanding home where there is no need to fight to survive. Where defences can be laid down. Where the true nature of absolute trust and relaxed faith can shine forth. Where she can finally just be her own true self.
Little Anne, as with the other 7, are very human friendly, which makes it so much easier for foster care. The presence of human companions is desired and assuring, and I could almost believe now that given a choice, Little Anne may just prefer a peaceful home with human companions then feel the loss of great open spaces to roam with her pack while ever being on guard against unfriendly intruders and taking upon her own stride to protect her territory by constantly chasing away workers and vehicles that ply their homeland and risk angry shouts, stones thrown at her, being whacked by sticks, and dangers of being knocked by speeding vehicles.
I'm not sure yet if that is what's on her mind but all looks good now for her at her foster home. All gratitude to Y and W who are open-hearted and real in offering to help.
This is also a good opportunity for her to get used to a home environment, making her ready for rehoming to a permanent family.
Little Anne is a small girl, shorter than our normal local breed. Her easy friendly way with humans make her a wonderful family pet. Do keep an eye open for a new family for her. You can email us at projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg
I was just thinking that the true nature of a dog, an animal, may not be revealed accurately when they are living in the wild, where the natural elements and ever present hierchary and competitiveness may cause an otherwise good-natured dog to present or feign a bolder than true side to ensure his/her position or survival in a pack. This very same bold and at times rude pack leader may happily dispose of the need to act alpha when he/she is taken into a calm and understanding home where there is no need to fight to survive. Where defences can be laid down. Where the true nature of absolute trust and relaxed faith can shine forth. Where she can finally just be her own true self.
Little Anne, as with the other 7, are very human friendly, which makes it so much easier for foster care. The presence of human companions is desired and assuring, and I could almost believe now that given a choice, Little Anne may just prefer a peaceful home with human companions then feel the loss of great open spaces to roam with her pack while ever being on guard against unfriendly intruders and taking upon her own stride to protect her territory by constantly chasing away workers and vehicles that ply their homeland and risk angry shouts, stones thrown at her, being whacked by sticks, and dangers of being knocked by speeding vehicles.
I'm not sure yet if that is what's on her mind but all looks good now for her at her foster home. All gratitude to Y and W who are open-hearted and real in offering to help.
This is also a good opportunity for her to get used to a home environment, making her ready for rehoming to a permanent family.
Little Anne is a small girl, shorter than our normal local breed. Her easy friendly way with humans make her a wonderful family pet. Do keep an eye open for a new family for her. You can email us at projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg
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