Our dear Juanita

Don't leave me here!

During the week, Fabienne wrote about Juanita. She wanted to put her in the spotlight as this lovely dog isn't doing well and we are so anxious to find her a loving home where she can relax and enjoy the love of a warm family.

She was brought to the Refugio by her owner, a farmer. He'd had her for seven years but now she was of no more use to him. She'd had many puppies over the years but now one of them had taken her place, in his eyes. So she had to go.  Such a 'normal' thing here. Just dump them.  He walked out the door with a grin on his face, as if he had just come from a shop. He'd got rid of the 'problem'. 'It' was no longer his responsibility. The pictures and indeed the video, above, tell their own story - it's so sad to see this poor dog, so upset and shaking and her owner, so uncaring.

Juanita was devastated, grieving and incomprehending, not understanding why she was in this large community of dogs. They all get fed, get pats and cuddles from time to time, we do our best but it's so hard to give them all individual attention. For a lot of dogs that is desolate and unacceptable - they cannot live with it. Cannot come to terms with the drastic difference.

Meanwhile, Fabienne relates, we are almost six months later and Juanita is still a shadow of herself, lean and incredibly sad she looks through you, hardly eats, is sad and listless. And while she is an affectionate and sweet dog who loves to be around people, she still badly needs to be out of here. When we were doing building works, she befriended one of the workmen and followed him around everywhere. If you take Juanita into your heart, you'll get a wonderful family member, loyal and with a golden heart who will be utterly devoted to you.

Since this peice was written on the Dutch blog, I see that Juanita is pre-reserved. This is the stage before adoption when it is still possible to express and interest. So while it may be that the adoption will take place, if you are interested it is worth keeping an eye on the website .. in case.

No words needed.

The picture of dejection.

Good food and cuddles will help but she badly needs her own loving home.