The 3000th dog to leave these shores August 28, 2007
Posted by Jonny Mitchell in : Latest News , trackbackThe 15th of August 2007 saw the 3000th dog leave these shores and arrive in the Kenilworth branch of Dogs Trust in England. Included on that particular trip was one of the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary’s long standing residents, ‘Bosco’. Like his namesake, ‘Bosco’ was a loyal and faithful companion to his devoted walkers. Although he will be sadly missed, the positive aspect of his departure far outweighs our despondancy.
Possessing a laid back gentle nature, Bosco was popular with our walkers young and old, but didn’t attract the attention of a prospective owner. With small house dogs being in vogue, a lanky elderly lurchers chances of finding a home were slim at best, but the sanctuary staff knew that Bosco’s adorable personality would eventually win him one.
With this in mind the Sanctuary staff did not hesitate to include him in the ‘Chance of a Lifetime Scheme’ which took him to Kenilworth Dogs Trust in England. We all knew chances of rehoming him there would be quadrupled! This was a wonderful opportunity and one Bosco thoroughly deserved. The Dogs Trust’s offer of homing Northern Irish dogs has been invaluable and our gratitude exceeds any thanks we could offer. This superb chance of a home from Sanctuaries in England bears a sad reflection on our society. Why do we in Northern Ireland destroy more dogs than England, Scotland and Wales put together? It is something we must all address and be ashamed of.
The knowledge of Bosco and the 3000th dog came from one of his voluntary walkers. They took the time to trace his whereabouts and inform us of his well-being, and were able to tell us that he may well in fact be the 3000th dog to be taken in by the Dogs Trust. Although they wish to remain anonymous we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their thoughtfulness and tireless devotion to the long-term residents at the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary. The information highlighted from their concerned enquiry should give us all food for thought and encourage us to take responsibility for the helpless, unwanted members of our blinkered society.
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