Adopted!
Lavender was an owner surrendered case.
This was her story - https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2023/10/lavender-owner-surrender.html
We are delighted to share that Lavender has officially been adopted by her foster family! The 9-year-old Poodle-mix has found a forever home to frolic and play in for the rest of her doggy days. Congrats to sweet Lavender for finding your forever home with sisters, Jean & Julie ❤
Let's hear it from Jean & and Julie, who break down her journey from Rescue Dog to Super Dog.
Lavender's Start at HOPE
Lavender was given up by her owner around the end of September 2023. She had a copious amount of health issues - ringworms, yeast infection, itching, sensitive windpipe, benign tumours, etc, but was given a new start in life at Hope. Slowly, she got better over time and became free of many of her past ailments. She went on frequent HOPE walks and events, and had many experiences that she had never had before. With the help of HOPE, Lavender had her first ever doggy bed. It was such a big deal because at her old home, her bed was akin to a hard plastic laundry pail, and for years, that resulted in large calluses on her legs.
Our Experiences
It was hard getting used to having Lavender at the start as many changes were needed to be put in place. Nonetheless, Lavender is a very sweet girl who is always happy to see us. She would run up to us with her tail wagging and a smile on her face every time she saw us. Our parents were never keen on getting a dog, but they quickly grew fond of her. They even brought her for walks and helped to take care of her. We soon realized that this was it. She was family. We express our desire to adopt her, and after adhering to HOPE's adoption requirements, we signed her adoption papers in January 2024.
Key Takeaways
From this experience, we've learnt to be forever grateful. The immense help and guidance we received from HOPE has allowed us to be better guardians for Lavender, and we are eternally appreciative. We've also learnt that second chances at life are always possible. We are inspired by Lavender's resilience and kindness. Lavender's entire life changed, living her best life after her past struggles. This makes us hopeful for a better world.
