Midge was dumped at our Rescue Centre during our first lockdown in March 2020. He was re-homed in June 2020 and we thought great, that’s Midge in his furever home. Phew!
A couple of weeks ago Elaine spotted, on the Altin Patiler page on Facebook, a photo that was so similar to Midge, the same markings and everything. She contacted Midge’s owners in case Midge had escaped and they were worried about him. They assured her Midge was fine and at home. A week later another photo of the Midge lookalike turned up but this time on one of the local vet’s Facebook page. He had been found in a terrible state covered in tics and fleas and in a shocking state. The photos are of Midge looking all dirty from living on the streets and his face all sore from the tics. Elaine contacted the vet and confirmed it was actually Midge. He had been out on the street since at least June 2021. He was taken back up to our Rescue Centre.
The people who found him, Honey and Al, had taken him to the vets and had fallen in love with him. So much so they wanted to take him back to Canada with them. He really had stolen their hearts and they re-named him Lucky. The travel requirements for Canada are not as stringent as other countries so Honey and Al re-booked their own flights back to Canada so they could all travel together.
This really is a happy ever after story but one that highlights that dogs (and cats) are a very big, long term commitment. A commitment that could be for 15 years or more. If you don’t have the time, space, funds or love for such a commitment you really do need to be asking if re-homing is for you.
Thank you Honey and Al for giving Midge/Lucky another chance of happiness.
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