F.... is for a Forever home

Some of you my remember from last October the beginning of the Shaggy dog rescue.
A dog to be named Shaggy was rescued from Cuba by a caring lady from England with the help of the Spanky Project here in Canada.

Recently I received an email update from Marilyn in the UK.


Hi Terry,

Shaggy has had a haircut . Perhaps I should find another name for him now!! ............ (No..... he will always be Shaggy to me, because that is his history).

When he arrived in England in November he weighed 7 kilo but now he weighs 9.5 kilo and is full of energy. He has been home for a week and we are having fun together. The first night he was home I showed him his bed, turned out the light and shut the door. He settled down immediately and he did not disturb me all night. He is so good. Already he sits when he is told to and comes to me most of the time when he is called. He loves to meet the other dogs in the park and is friendly and confident, therefore I can let him off the lead with no problem. He is a pleasure to be with and he has changed my life. ... While he was in quarantine I visited him 2 or 3 times a week and now instead of playing with my computer I play with him and take him for walks.

With best wishes always,

Marilyn











Don't you like happy endings!!!

During my trip to Asia some good news was received.
“Success!! Shaggy arrived in the UK on Saturday afternoon., 17th Nov. I am now a happy, excited owner of a dog once again. “

By the sounds of it the process was not an easy one

“What a drama Operation Shaggy has been. Amparo and I spent all day going from place to place in a taxi. I needed official permission from the head of the vetinerary clinic in Habana, followed by legal validation of her signature at another office in another part of Habana. The rest of the day was spent at the airport, gathering all the other bits of paper to be signed and stamped. Amparo and I thought that was the end of it and the day of the flight would be easy. Wrong again! Another whole day was spent at the airport running from one office to the other - to the Customs office 3 times, an examination by the airport vet, paying for one thing in one office and another in another office. We were exhausted. Even Amparo was confused at the end of the process, and she speaks the language. I had 13 official stamps on my papers! She said it must be easier to move an elephant that it was to get one little dog to the UK. I could never have done it on my own.”


Sound like the exit process for pets could be streamlined a little. I think this is something we can work on.
All the best to Marilyn and Shaggy.

Could it be?

It doesn't get any better than this on Wish List Wednesday.

Julio took the photos I sent and put them to paper for distribution to some friends around the Plaza Mayor area.
Shortly after distribution Julio received a call about a possible Shaggy sighting.
These photos were taken in Trinidad so the UK could confirm the ID.

What do you think? Is this Shaggy?





Confirmation came today that this is in fact Shaggy.
It looks like the six months on the streets have been rough.

The next stop will be a visit to the Vet and a home stay with a Protectora both of whom are working with the Spanky Project..
Once the health of the dog is accessed plans will begin for a trip to Cuba to pick up Shaggy for a life in the UK.

Stay tune for further developments