here in the wee hours of the morning, to share with all of you our experiences of the past week, before I fly off again in not too many hours from now.
I had the privilege to meet Colly in this return trip. A handsome young Husky who is so full of life and joy, ever glad to meet a human-friend, and ever eager to check out a canine pal (though not all of them are equally pleased to see him, since he could be over eager in his greetings).
My first meeting with him was a brief one as Y took him out of his kennel for a walk. I only got to know him better when we took him for his vax and microchip. After spending a few hours with him, Colly proved himself a very amiable fellow, easy-going and pleased to come to you for pats and hugs. A little nippy when he gets excited but otherwise a very good boy who understands basic commands.
On his way to the vet.
Thus, we reckon he must have been owned and trained by his previous human before he was rescued from the farm, where he was kept 24/7 in a dirty cage with no proper shelter. A Husky in our climate, without proper shelter in the heat of the day. Totally unacceptable.
While at the clinic, he impressed the vets so much that Dr O contacted a family who came right down to meet him, with their female local breed, who didn't quite like him at first sight, especially not when he got too up close with her. However, the family likes him and a second meeting was arranged for yesterday, where the 2 dogs met up at the shelter's dog run.
I had the privilege to meet Colly in this return trip. A handsome young Husky who is so full of life and joy, ever glad to meet a human-friend, and ever eager to check out a canine pal (though not all of them are equally pleased to see him, since he could be over eager in his greetings).
My first meeting with him was a brief one as Y took him out of his kennel for a walk. I only got to know him better when we took him for his vax and microchip. After spending a few hours with him, Colly proved himself a very amiable fellow, easy-going and pleased to come to you for pats and hugs. A little nippy when he gets excited but otherwise a very good boy who understands basic commands.
On his way to the vet.
Thus, we reckon he must have been owned and trained by his previous human before he was rescued from the farm, where he was kept 24/7 in a dirty cage with no proper shelter. A Husky in our climate, without proper shelter in the heat of the day. Totally unacceptable.
While at the clinic, he impressed the vets so much that Dr O contacted a family who came right down to meet him, with their female local breed, who didn't quite like him at first sight, especially not when he got too up close with her. However, the family likes him and a second meeting was arranged for yesterday, where the 2 dogs met up at the shelter's dog run.
A romp and a chase and some playing in the rain. Colly was so thrilled by the rain that he stepped into the only stream of water he could find (which is a narrow drain filled with rain) and waddled about, stopping now and then to lift up his head, with mouth wide open, to catch the raindrops falling into his mouth! Classic. I love that sight. :)
Happily wet!
The 2 seemed to be getting on better and things look favourable as the family decided to take Colly home. As of this morning when we visited, Colly has settled down well, having constantly been on the move checking out his new home and ocassionally getting into little scuffles with the resident dog when he tried to get too close. We're sure they two will sort out their mutual feelings and level of intended intimacy with each other, and come to an agreeable living arrangement. Our best hope is they become good mates for life!
For now, we are very thankful for his new family who is willing to put in time and effort to help Colly adjust to his new pack and environment, and is forgiving of any of his misbehaviour while he learns his ways with his new humans and new canine pal. He'll be looking forward to many long walks and runs and swims. Thank you M and family!
For now, we are very thankful for his new family who is willing to put in time and effort to help Colly adjust to his new pack and environment, and is forgiving of any of his misbehaviour while he learns his ways with his new humans and new canine pal. He'll be looking forward to many long walks and runs and swims. Thank you M and family!
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