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Post by gemini60 on Nov 19, 2013 20:43:23 GMT
Two days on general enquiries and so different in every way... an emotional rollercoaster
Yesterday I was ready to spit feathers with people getting angry with me because we couldn't help them by taking in stray cats or a dog/cat they wanted to go asap.
We all do our very best to help those who call us about their pets and all the strays, but it isn't possible for us to help them all. I and everyone only wish we could.
Then today just after lunch I had a call from the police to ask if we could help ..
A gentleman had popped to the shops and was taken ill, he was rushed into hospital and he was so worried because his 2 dogs were still in his car in supermarket car park.
We put a plea out for help on facebook and had a huge response from people offering to help
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A lovely lady went off to the hospital collected his keys, she then went to the car in the supermarket car park and collected his dogs, the younger dog had been so stressed he had wee'd all over the car, poor lad, although they were sleeping when she got there..
She then took them home to the gentleman's disabled mum, who had been worrying about them as well as her son.
A little later I had another call from an elderly gent asking us to find a new home for his little dog because he isn't able to walk him any more and feels its not fair on his little dog.
I was chatting with him for quite some while and it is very clear that he loves his little dog so much, the dog is his only companion, who is always by his side and loves him too.
Although I could tell he is struggling to look after himself and his little dog.
I came off the phone and I just cried 
All I wanted was to somehow make it possible for him to keep his little dog and get some help for him to look after him and walk him for him.
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Post by eileenjones on Nov 19, 2013 23:25:24 GMT
it was a brilliant result today and is heartwarming to see how many people are prepared to help a stranger.
Where is the old gent Pauline?
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Post by Dawn on Nov 19, 2013 23:56:17 GMT
Pauline, how about the cinnamon trust for dog walking for the old guy? I feel so sad for him, and you x
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Post by florence on Nov 20, 2013 8:53:31 GMT
Pauline I cried just reading about your two days. I do so hope that that gentleman can keep his little dog, so many people of all ages their animals are their best friend and just need a little help to keep them with them. There must be loads of people out there who would walk a dog free to help someone out. Fingers crossed a good Samaritan will come forward for him and make his Christmas. x
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Post by redgypsy on Nov 20, 2013 16:59:16 GMT
Everything here crossed for the elderly gent that someone kind will walk his little dog,hope we get to hear of a good and happy outcome,please keep us updated if possible.
Glenice.
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Post by gemini60 on Nov 21, 2013 20:21:24 GMT
I am going to have another chat with the gentleman to see if by finding a dogwalker for him would make it easier him to keep his little dog.
The gentleman who was rushed too hospital is doing OK and should be going home in the next couple of days.
My week has returned more to the norm for general phone enquiries, I can't say it's a good thing though, as it still means lots of animals out there needing our help, but as always everyone in the team pulls together to enable us to help as many of them as we can.
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Post by redgypsy on Nov 21, 2013 20:59:32 GMT
Thanks so much for the update,I hope the gent will find someone who cares to walk his little dog so he can keep his only companion,thank you for following up this problem it is so sad, it is good to hear that the other gent will soon be home again with his two dogs.
Glenice.
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Post by 2magpies on Nov 25, 2013 2:49:41 GMT
Pauline, don't know how you cope with the phone calls - so many emotions. I know someone who used Cinnamon trust to help them & it worked really well. Let's hope the old gentleman can keep his companion.
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Post by tiffsamp75 on Nov 25, 2013 19:07:47 GMT
Hi there. I have been talking to Rachel the fostering co-ordinator recently and have sent back my fostering form to her (today). Im just waiting for a response from her then hopefully, all being well, another foster home in Reading Berkshire will be available to help all these people who are in great need. I look forward to joining the fostering community and hope I can do a good job and assist Friends of the Animals with all the wonderful work you do. Warm regards to everyone. Tiffany
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Post by redgypsy on Nov 25, 2013 19:57:49 GMT
Hello,and welcome good luck with your application, foster homes are needed for many needy dogs,hope to be hearing more from you in the future.
Glenice.
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Post by Jo on Nov 26, 2013 8:50:58 GMT
Hope everything works out with your fostering application.
Jo x
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