What happened to us on the 32nd week?

It’s always a joyful occasion when one of our wards that has been in our care for a very long time finally finds an owner. This week, a moment like this was granted to us: after one year of waiting, Kerep, a wirehaired female dachshund, at last, found her very own haven. An Austrian family adopted her even though they knew that Kerep may be really kind but she’s also afraid of men and prone to separation anxiety. Fortunately, she won’t be alone and the male members of the family are trying hard to ease the tension with the help of delicious treats and patience – according to the news, successfully.

One of our other wards has also left the country, namely, his future owners came all the way from Germany. So, Tarsóka happily travelled to his new home in hopes of a better life. He has been adopted once previously, unfortunately, he was returned and after that there were no serious candidates. Somehow older dogs are still not too favoured. 

We have to finish our adoption news right here, although, we have a faint hope that Orsó, the wirehaired male dachshund that was rescued from Illatos street’s shelter, might find his home, too, in Germany after much waiting. At any rate, the number of adoptions was minimal; while, the number of newly rescued dogs is unbelievably high. So much so that we’re really in need of more temporary owners because we can’t provide enough space for all the 10-something purebred dogs on our waiting list. 

From the warden services of Csongrád, we rescued Bobi, dropped off at the service’s facility after the death of his owner, who was scheduled to be euthanized. Sadly, it’s almost always typical that the “useless” handed down animal is not needed, even though you can only accept all of the inheritance or none at all, dogs and cats are never really part of this concept of inheritance... In short, Bobi landed in our care and we hope that soon he can find a truly loving family.

Another one of our successful rescues is Dobó Truváj whose story is worth telling. He was rescued from a warden service in Eger after which he was in the care of an organisation in Budapest. Since he had the habit of barking, they couldn’t take care of him any longer, so, as a solution, he would have been taken back to the warden service. Where he would have been euthanized. Well, this is how you shouldn’t rescue animals because this is not a rescue; this is showing them some kind of hope only to betray them later. We could arrange for a temporary place for Truváj but we’re looking for that temporary owner or future owner who could provide a happy and secure life for him.

The third arrival is also from a warden service: Tükör. He’s a young adult, very friendly, but extremely prone to running away, wirehaired male dachshund-mix dog. For now, he has a kennel in Tárnok but we hope that he won’t stay for long since he really is a cuddly dog in a good mental state.

There were five purebred dogs that the owner dropped off… Two of them already have owner candidates, so, after neutering them they can move into their new homes next week. However, the others are still waiting for the right person and are looking for a temporary owner.

Panther is a shorthaired about five year old kaninchen female who is suffering from dry eye syndrome. She’s a bit timid but not too much. She already has an owner waiting for her after going through the surgery. 

Borlay is a shorthaired about four year old miniature male dachshund. He’s extremely timid so his owner who is already waiting for him will have a harder time. Borlay only needs to be neutered to be adopted by his new owner.

Janke is a black/tan, five year old kaninchen female dachshund who urgently needs a temporary or a permanent owner. She’s also timid and it takes more time for her to feel at ease.

Kapirga is a four year old, shorthaired, brindle miniature female dachshund who was given to us by a breeder because one of her teeth is missing, thus, she cannot be bred but they want her to be in a family environment. She’s a timid girl and it’s harder for her trust others but she has a unique heart.

Cunika is also about four year old, longhaired miniature female dachshund in burning red colours. She’s also a shy, timid dog who is looking for a patient owner.

We’re almost surprised when a week passes and there aren’t any dogs dumped out of cars. This time, the location is Dunakeszi where two dachshund-mix dogs were dumped on a street – they’re now called Hátha and Talán . The person who found them could find an adequate home for Hátha while Talán landed in the care of Futrinka Dog Rescue. He’s friendly, wants to trust people, and he’s not old but he doesn’t understand what’s happening to him, how could he. For Talán we’re urgently looking for a permanent or temporary owner; however, we have to abide by the rules, so, for 14 days we’re looking for his original owner.

Maybe you still remember those spaniels that were thrown out of a car on the highway (!). Amba, the mother dog, had to go through an emergency spaying because of pyometra, and they also removed her mammary tumors. She’s now in recovery but she really wants to find her final family.

It wasn’t only Amba for whom we had to worry in the hopeless team. In the middle of a rainstorm, one of our employees found a muddy, cold kitten with ticks whose eyes were also in a serious condition. Kistücsök is still fighting for her life; and she’s given strong painkillers and antibiotics. Her eyes need to be operated later but for now we only hope that she can survive… Those who keep cats outside without neutering them create lives like hers willingly or unwillingly… Do we really need this?

From the warden service in Miskolc, we rescued two dogs about to be euthanized. Since summer is the period when people don’t adopt, there is a much better chance that dogs will be euthanized in warden service facilities because those organisations that rescue from these facilities are also stuck when dogs are not adopted from them.

Bozót is a middle-aged, middle-sized mix breed male who is really thin, lethargic, and weak. We’re trying to strengthen him with feeding him more times daily because he’s so weak right now. He’s friendly with humans, curious, gets on well with female dogs, however, even in this condition he’s not so friendly with male dogs.

Párna also arrived from Miskolc’s warden services. She’s a timid but easily trusting dog who is friendly with humans and just wants to get attached to someone. She’s middle-sized with a kind expression on her face and eyes that just tell you how clever she is. We hope to find her at least a temporary owner fast maybe even a permanent one because she’s so exceptional.

Watta arrived from a breeder; she’s an aging basset hound bitch who was spayed this week and she also underwent operation because of her too droopy eyes. 

Pörkölt, our vizsla, recuperated from the neutering and he now officially has an owner!

From HEROSZ Foundation, we took Uborka after the 14 day quarantine was lifted. Uborka is a male Hungarian vizsla who was a stray in Székesfehérvár. His owner was found but he gave him up, that’s how he got into our care. Right now he lives in a dog daycare. We’re looking for either a temporary or permanent owner for him!

From HEROSZ Foundation, we received another Hungarian vizsla this week, Rozsdás. Rozsdás is also in a dog daycare, waiting for the army of temporary or permanent owners who would like to take him.

Szikra was given to us by his owner. He’s vaccinated, neutered, has a microchip, is nicely fed, about 1,5 year old male Hungarian vizsla. He’s now with a temporary owner after the owners gave him up

Aurél who was rescued from the warden services of Gyömrő is a Hungarian vizsla mix breed. He was neutered and the next day moved to a temporary owner. We hope that everything goes well and that he officially finds an owner and a new family!