Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Hi everyone,

Many people will know Wolfy.  He is the cowering scared dog on our RSDR logo and photo on the Website. 

Diane and Tony first saw Wolfy in the town centre.  He was so scared it broke their hearts.  That was in 2008.  Diane and Tony took him home, and he lived with them for 6 months before he was ready for adoption. He went to his new home in April 2009.   (Read below for Wolfys story by Diane Rowles)

On the weekend I received a wonderful update from Chantal (Wolfys Mum).  Wolfy is doing extremely well and has been going to dog training classes.  Chantal has sent a lovely video of Wolfy with his friend Nilou.

(on the video - Wolfy is the lighter coloured dog).

If you can't see the above video, please press this link to view video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQzOdi0JKlw

This is Wolfys Story by Diane Rowles:

8 October 2008

One day, while in the town centre, we spotted a very thin, frightened dog, cowering on a grass verge away from other dogs and people. I slowly approached the dog and held my hand out to it. It broke my heart to see the poor thing wince and cower even further. After a few minutes though, he had his head in my arms. I could feel every one of his ribs and backbones. L ater that night, I just couldn't stop thinking about him. At 12:00pm I decided I had to try and find him again. Kerry came with me and we found him at 2:00am. We gave him some food with the intention of checking and feeding him every day. Sadly, we were unable to find him for several days and then my youngest son spotted him and stayed with him until we could go and get him in the van. We brought him straight home. He was so weak that his legs kept giving way on him. We fed him, wormed him and treated him for fleas and over the next few days, introduced him to the other dogs and cats. He is very Wolf looking, hence the name Wolfy and his behaviour was unlike most domestic dogs or even street dogs. He has now been with us for just over 3 weeks. Since he has shed his coat it is clear to see just how thin he is despite 3 weeks of feeding. At least now, he doesn't cower, he pushes for a fuss and has the strength to run and play with the other dogs, without collapsing. It is usually me or Kerry that he comes to all the time for cuddles and yet he must regard Tony as the pack leader as when Tony goes anywhere, he gets very agitated and cries until he returns. I am sure he will continue to do well and put on weight. Update 2009 - Wolfy has now been adopted. He has changed into such a beautiful dog and now has a loving family and his own doggy pal.

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com