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Adoption Stories - Dogs
SPARE checks on every adopted animal once they are in their new homes to ensure that the situation is good for the animal and the adopter. Their stories are wonderful testaments to the relationships that form between animals and humans.
Bascotti
Hello there, I'm Bascotti. I was born in a TV station's garage and was rescued by one of the wonderful SPARE people. I was taken to the shelter where I grew up with all my SPARE buddies. It was great playing with all the dogs there and being very well taken care...but my life became even better when I was adopted by my beautiful mom Jennifer, and flown to live with her in Germany. What a change!!
Now I have I live an incredible life with my mom and my new siblings and I am extremely grateful. I shudder to think where I would be if I was never rescued!
Shaasha2
Hi, I'm Shaasha2. I'm a female German Shepherd. I came to SPARE when I was abandoned by my owners because of my old age and blindness. I guess they didn't love me anymore when i got old, even though I gave my life to them.
I was depressed for the longest time because I felt so rejected.
Now my life has been rejuvenated since I was adopted by my new parents in Germany...they have given me a new lease on life and I'm happier than ever!
Semsem
Hi, I'm Semsem, I was dumped by my owner and was attacked by some big dogs...so I was just terrified of them when I was brought to SPARE. I'm really little and fragile and needed some serious attention...I was so depressed from being neglected until Rachel Dodd, my new mom, took me to my new wonderful life. Now I'm the happiest pup! Thanks SPARE!
Beany
Hi, I'm Beany. I was rescued by SPARE from the harsh life of Cairo's streets. They called me Queeny at the time because of my regal nature I guess...they were so caring! But anyways, I was sent to AGT (Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in Essen, Germany for a few months until they found my adoptive parents who took to my new life in October 2006.
Now I have a wonderful new life and an amazing family in Düsseldorf! They take me for long hikes in the beautiful forests and love me unconditionally...a far cry from my life in Cairo I must say!
I have to say "thank you", because SPARE saved my life.
You also can find a little story (in German) and some pictures about me (Beany) at AGT Europa's website http://www.agtiere.de/index.php?id=88
(to find "Beany", you have to scroll down to the end of the site)
Tina
Hi I'm Tina , believe it or not, I'm a pure Egyptian Baladi dog adopted in Germany! For some reason baladi dogs are not considered "adoptable" in Egypt because we're not pure bred. We're beaten, starved and poisoned to death.
I don't really like to remember my previous life in Egypt because it was so horrible and tough. I was brought into the SPARE shelter, shivering from the freezing cold and completely emaciated because I hadn't eaten in weeks. So I was treated by one of the top vets in Cairo and finally nursed back to health.
Anyways, that's all behing me now, as I have an amazing life after being adopted by my loving parents...just look at me, I'm skiing in Germany! Woo hoo!
Selima
Hello I am Selima aka Dog of International Adventure! I remember very little about my former life and maybe that's because I was tied to a tree so tightly that I could hardly breathe anymore and I was starved almost to death; nothing but skin and bones; I didn't feel good at all.
But then this really nice lady found me and brought me to SPARE. Her name is Mrs. Walker and she is the wife of ex-american ambassador Walker! WOW! I was happy getting so much attention from the Men-In-White at SPARE, because they made me feel great and I was a Diva again in no time. Did I mention that I LOVE food???
Yes, I gained (almost too much) weight :)
After 3 years of playing with my many new friends at SPARE, I went on a long plane ride to Germany. I wasn’t scared at all; everyone took such good care of me!
And then I found paradise… My new parents are Uwe & Susanne and (wow!) are they fun!!! I get to run around in my new garden, go on long walks every day and the food is yummy!! They have these big sausages here that they call “Bratwurst”– Arf!!!!
But it doesn't stop there: I have been to France!!! Now tell THAT to my friends back at SPARE--I know they will be jealous! :) My parents took me to Burgundy on a vacation and there are sooooo many trees (they call it a forest) and I ran around not knowing where to “pee” first!!
All this fresh air made me really tired and napping in the shade became one of my favorite things to do.
Anyway, back in Germany with Uwe & Susanne I am SO happy. Thank you SPARE for everything and send a big “woof” and slobber kisses to my old friends.
Many tail-waggings from Selima
Yuri
Hello dear dog owners and those who would like to become one.
I would like to tell you about Yuri. Yuri is a 4 year old mix from the shelter in Bettikum (Germany). Yuri has been in my home since February but let’s start from the beginning:
Mom & I wanted to have another dog and decided to get him/her from the shelter. In the beginning Yuri was very scared and could not be touched. Since he was to make friends with my other dog first, we went to the shelter twice a week for three months and took both on long walks together.
During this time I could not touch him, as I mentioned, but I thought that he would eventually come to me on his own. Yuri came to me on February 15! We had to put him on a long leash to even have the chance to take him outside. Of course he was not housebroken, but that’s not surprising after having been in the kennel for most of the time. Puppies are not housebroken either but at least playful and affectionate, which Yuri was not. But is that a reason to bring him back to the shelter after only 3 days in my home?
NO!!!!
Everything takes time and patience. Starting in March, Yuri came to us all on his own wanting affection and to play. Yuri was also very scared of other dogs but since he’s been playing with our Rocky and taking rides to the barn (where 8 other dogs are present), all that is over. He can even be left running around without the leash, which he enjoys much more than being on it. Yuri is blossoming and we are having so much fun with him. I think that every dog deserves a chance. We have so many dogs here in Germany’s shelters, and they would be so grateful for a new home.
Ok dear people, it doesn’t always have to be that small or cute doggie. Go and visit the shelter and give a pooch a chance. He or she will appreciate it and thank you for it. Trust me, I know what I am talking about.
Yours,
Jessica
Note: This is a translation of his original story in German on the website of the German shelter that helped SPARE find Yuri his new home. Visit the shelter's website at http://www.tierheim-bettikum.de/frame-1.htm and look at their adoption stories under Tiere im neuen Zuhause.
