As a volunteer at Cadela Carlota, I regularly interact with more than eighty dogs. Some have suffered appalling treatment, and they are disoriented and frightened. Usually, they learn to adapt and trust us.
However, kennel life is too stressful for some dogs. The constant barking from other dogs and the comings and goings do not help. What they need is one-to-one attention, a calm, quiet environment and a regular routine.
Sadly, this is not something we can give them. In order to cope, they ‘shut down’ and usually end up cowering in a corner. Even the regular walks we give them cannot overcome their fear. They face a life in the kennels because they are unable to establish a real bond with either a human or another dog.
We cannot allow these dogs to be overlooked. For them, the solution towards a forever home is a temporary foster family. Often, a few weeks in a more stable environment means that they are ready for a forever home within weeks. Could you find room in your home and heart to temporarily help one of these dogs? The team at Cadela Carlota will be by your side every step of the way.
Peanut
I am only very young and I have always been alone. I know how to behave with other dogs, but I am so afraid of humans. I do not trust them. I would like a safe place to call my own where I can learn to socialise, trust people and not be afraid.
Caspar
I am three and I have been living at the shelter for a year. Previously, I lived on the streets, so I was very scared of people and hid away a lot. I love playing with other dogs. I would like a better life where I’m not afraid of everything anymore.
Thank you
A huge ‘Thank You’ to Tomorrow from us all at Cadela Carlota. You may remember that we featured an older dog called Kikas, who has some problematic health issues. We were looking for a foster family but with no success. Then, just within the last week, a couple read the article I wrote appealing for foster families. And they have fostered her. Kikas is already so, so much happier. And we are all thrilled to bits. It’s a really wonderful success story.
