Adopting from Romania

Lovely news

I was living in the Canaries and when I came home, so did two dogs

Not as easy as today but week worth it. They lived lovely long lives with us.

I rescue from the uk now.

The Spanish dogs had been mine from pups and there was no way I'd have left them behind

Dogs Trust are amazing. I had to leave my dogs with them for adoption . Long story and broke my heart.
True, there are dogs here looking for homes.
And dogs all over the world needs homes as well. I don’t think it matters where they are adopted from. If they are taken in, it’s all good.
I love this pics. Joyful.

Yes, I think I thought my daughter was totally mad in first instance (see my original post) I felt that if she wanted to 'rescue' then there many at home but... ....my daughter went ahead and did this and once it was a done deal I supported her. Now, I can't imagine being without this little bundle of dynamite who engages everyone - dogs and people included.

You really would need to see her in action to know what I mean. She just literally 'smiles' constantly. Is that a stupid thing to say? But...she does.....Her enthusiasm for life is something else. Almost like she knows, she has been rescued and has been given a second chance at life.

I know what you mean, Ted. I really do. My cat had a look of relief that you just had to see. I am alright now..all will be well...safe... when you see it you know.

Exactly QuaintIrene you need to see it!

Someone in my local park adopted a dog from Rumania who whose back legs were paralysed. They had a little trolley made for it that fits over it's rear end so the wheels do the job of it's legs. It charges around without any problems and has a very happy life. I think it's an amazing thing to do and I also think it doesn't matter what country the dogs come from if you are giving the poor animals a home.
Lovely puppy tedbar

Thank you DanniRae. Such sad stories with happy endings for the few. Can’t sit and think about just how many there are world over.

Floradors9
I understand your concerns but, remember unwanted animals in this country do for the most part end up being cared for in wonderful places like Battersea or Dogs Trust, and many other similar places. The future prospects for captured dogs in places such as Romania are horrific.
We used to breed very beautiful German Sheperd dogs, and always ensured that the future homes were as the would be owners described. We visited the homes, and delivered the dogs ourselves. Anyone found telling us porkies were black listed. Later after we stopped breeding the puppies, we adopted rescues from shelters here.

The first one we adopted, was on Christmas Eve, Young Maxie. Ten years old, not particularly large, his mummy and daddy had both died of cancer. He was kept in a holding centre when we met. His lead was put on, and he didn't look back, he jumped into the car, sat on the back seat, relief emanating from him. He joined our dogs, four German Shepherd girls.
Utter, utter Happiness - the girls let him think he was in charge.

We then adopted, one after the other, two g.s dogs. With whom we had to be careful. One had been really badly treated. But, they both slowly learned that not all human beings were untrustworthy, and l like to think, came to love us as we loved them.
Darling Ellie followed and then my Big Bear. So, so, much love all round. Ellie used to race our son into the sitting room...throw herself onto the sofa, stretch out, and smile saying ' mine, all mine ' (mind to mind)

Darling Bear is on my phone, l see him every time l switch on.

Hannah and Maxie live with us now. Again rescues. Maxine is a Romanian street dog. And, He simply cannot get enough love. He is delightful, wiggles with delight and Loves long walks. But, we cannot let him out without his lead on. He's a runner.
We very fortunately live in the country, surrounded by fields and woods, animals are in their element here, even the deer come and visit us in the garden, so they nibble a rose or two.
We share.
Hannah, our darling girl was rescued when her original daddy died, she was bullied by her litter brother. She has changed. No longer thin, with her head hanging down. She has broadened, so happy with her Maxie - her puppy- and is very aware of how much she is loved. Hannah is huge Maxie is medium size, again, sofa lovers!

The love that surrounds this house is wonderful, made more so by the animals.
It doesn't matter where the animals originate from, treat them kindly and let them know they are valued and loved.

Apologies for such a long message but l had to speak up for the animals. I trust them far more than... some,...of my fellow men and women.

Terber
If you will, please see !my post to Floradors, l realise that you are now relieved of your worry.

I admire your daughter giving this animal a loving home and the fact that she has another dog, and children is wonderful for the Romanian addition.

Animals need friends too

Rscue kennels assess the dogs for adoption and assess the suitability of the adopter to each dog. I understand Romanian dogs are strays who expect to be independent and so they can be hard to teach recall to. They all seem to be intelligent looking sorts so will be quick learners. I wish I was younger and I might have one for myse;f!

Mypennyfarthing41 Thank you so much for sharing your story. I absolutely ADORE animals too, all animals not just dogs and YES, much prefer animals to many humans!

Your place sounds idyllic, very much like when I was in Scotland. I worked for Grampian Specialist Dogs, in a place called Mulben, (no longer there) who bred and trained GS Dogs. I had one. The most amazing dog ...ever! My first love is the GSD BUT I am no longer in same environment and restricted, otherwise I could see me doing just as you are doing! 5 years ago, I bought my grandaughter a Cockapoo after researching. (Don't you think most peoples' problems with dogs is they DON'T do research and take cute pups into unsuitable environments?) Anyway I digress... I got a Cockapoo as it said on the whole good with other animals, children, and don't shed so helps asthma sufferers (one GS with asthma). I took him to obedience classes and he soon became a 'star' pupil...so much so that the trainer often picked him to demonstrate to others (so proud lol)

So now we have a 5 year old Cockapoo and this strange unidentifiable pooch from Romania. I say WE although technically they live with my daughter but I have them so often they think of me as 'mum' too! In fact, clever dogs they are....they seem to recognise the pecking order. IF my daughter or rest of family are out with them, they automatically head towards me even if we split up...dogs come with me of their own volition!

The little adoptee continues to go from strength to strength. Both my daughter and I are aware of 'small dog syndrome' so she is treated like a 'dog' at all times. She is responding well. Can be let off lead. Still working on total recall but...it will come (she's only 7 months now).

I feel ashamed at my initial response t.b.h. and yes, the dog was matched to the family, not just foisted on us because of desperation and also, for those who think it is just a money making exercise....my daughter only paid £200 to the charity (whereas the Cockapoo cost £900)

I have decided that I am not going to buy Christmas presents this year but going to donate all the money I would have spent to the Charity. Every one of my family is in total agreement. Our little pup is amazing!

Lovely stories. Heartwarming.
Yes, sometimes I prefer animals to people..

We adopted a little female dog from Romania 3 months ago. She is the gentlest, most good natured dog we have ever had. It feels as if she is grateful, she is so loving. We adopted her through Paws2Rescue which is a fantastic charity. My daughter has been involved with this charity for some time and they do everything they can for these poor dogs.

Yes, some dogs have issues and take time to settle but with love and patience they can overcome them.

Lovely to hear framilode. x

What a beautiful heartwarming post Mypennyfarthing41. So nice to know that there ARE some caring human beings out there. Your place sounds absolutely idyllic!!! I adore all animals but especially dogs. Tedber, your daughters little dog is absolutely gorgeous so glad she has found such a lovely home , hope you all have a fantastic Christmas together.

Many thanks dinks. Same to you x

My daughter has convinced me only to have rescue dogs in the future. I don't care where they are from. My OH and I currently have two much adored dogs, lab and cocker spaniel. Daughter has a Cypriot rescue mix-up dog and a British former stud spaniel kept in a shed and under fed. All are lovely dogs and get on brilliantly. She donated as much for the rescue dogs as buying pedigree puppies would have cost. I will only ever have rescues from now on and I do not care from where they originate. FYI - it's quite hard to adopt a British dog, the requirements are intense and the foreign rescues can be a bit more relaxed. My daughter is single, works in an office and lives in a flat. She's allowed to bring her dogs to work where they are much loved but convincing a London rescue about that proved impossible, hence her decision to import. Then when she had one it was easier to convince the rescue that the ex-Stud (gorgeous) spaniel would be in good hands. I'm like Tedber, the doggie grandma.

I understand the "There are plenty of strays here needing homing," argument, but the standard of care here is actually very high. Abroad strays are left to roam, sometimes very unwell or injured and risk being rounded up and sent to kill shelters. In a similar way we could compare child poverty here to child poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. There is no real comparison.
Our Segugio / Italian Hunting Hound was adopted from Cyprus where out daughter was volunteering at the animal rescue centre while SIL was posted there.
He was picked up aged around 6/9 months with a badly broken leg and horrendous infections in his ears and eyes. They were going to PTS, but thankfully one of the other volunteers fought his corner. Initially he was in the vet's in a cage he couldn't stand up in and rarely came out because he "Got too excited." Cypriots aren't deliberately cruel, but generally have a different and rather cavalier attitude towards animals. At this point, we agreed to adopt him so he could be fostered among the Brit community. Forces rules state no more than 2 dogs unless 1 is being temporarily housed.
He spent a few weeks with our daughter's family, needing a crate to stop him being over-exuberant so that his leg could heal. Gradually he was allowed to do more, so all 3 dogs were raised together until they traveled together on their return to the UK together when the posting finished.
And what perfect timing! I'd just finished a long period of grueling medical treatment and was feeling rather lost and adrift. He became my reason for dragging my carcass out from under the duvet and a great source of exercise for me. Until he learnt good recall, I would walk substantial distances each day with him on a long lead. All helping me to heal physically, and at the same time spiritually and emotionally.
Oh, what a joy-filled boy he is, a real positive example of mindfulness and living in the moment. Everything is his favourite things and every human or creature he encounters he's convinced is his friend. He's swiftly become a much adored family pet who loves to romp and run in the woods, then settle between us on the sofa in a tightly curled ball each evening - he does feel the cold and hates rain!
We've had no real and lasting problems at all. Initially he had some separation anxiety and would chew his bed or trash the kitchen unless crated at night or when we went out, even for very short periods. Nearly 3 years later, our sofas are covered in washable throws, he has free roam of the downstairs while we're out and never destroys things he shouldn't. Rather he regularly disembowels soft toys bought from charity shops for this very purpose. He's very entertaining and I'm sure he does things just to make us laugh!
No regrets

Dinks13

Thank you for your lovely message. ...you're clearly someone after our own hearts..

I'll just say that when our darlings leave this life, they are buried -properly- in their own space.. Beneath the new trees at the top of the garden. To date there are 18 graves, but it has a lovely atmosphere, and in the spring it is covered in hundreds of daffodils.

Oh, l do like your styles, and the love you have for your animals, aren't we fortunate to have the love of these trusting animals who love us so unconditionally.

... Humans, take note.

.... one thing to remember is that, where possible
Animals need friends too....

Oh Mypennyfarthing41 yet another beautiful post, had me in tears. My beautiful Lucy who I lost 8 years ago is buried in my garden she has the most beautiful place there that flowers at the most appropriate times, her birthday,Xmas etc. Think the world could certainly do with more caring thoughtful people who love animals like you!! X

Dinks
Many thanks for your message, hopefully, if others are on the brink of adopting, they may be a little more confident as they read of others who've taken the step, and are now very happy with the new member of their family.

Do have a lovely Christmas

So many rescued dogs and your story Mypennyfarthing41 nearly reduced me to tears.

I am not fit enough to look after dogs so my rescue cat Tara lives here in her very own house having had two awful homes before she was 2 years old. She is now 15 and out roaming the countryside. She will appear around 7 pm tonight to use her litter tray. She no longer raises her tail outdoors, being the tender age of 15!

My dd has 2 of these romanian adopted dogs, both look like jack russel type crosses. I don`t particularly like them tbh. We have plenty of dogs in this country that could do with re-homing. Both are barkers

Charliegirl5
Are you unwell Sheila.... I'm delighted you read my post on Romanian Street dogs and some of our other darlings... they've all meant so much to.us, and continue to do so..l can't imagine living without animals.