For dogs like Hamish, donations like yours are lifesavers.
Paul visited Hamish twice a week for six weeks, slowly building confidence one visit at a time.
When Paul met Hamish, he’d been in our care for about a year, and he was really struggling to find a suitable home. Hamish is incredibly anxious and needed someone who was willing to patiently help him work on his confidence.
With no government funding, we rely entirely on the generosity of people like you to make our Home a home.
Donate‘When I first met him, I knew he had issues, but I didn’t really know what to expect. I was told that we were going to go for a walk, but not to make eye contact with him, not to touch him, and to let him decide.
I had to be really patient because obviously you want to touch the dog, but in the end it was definitely worth the effort and the wait.’
It took six visits before Hamish came up to Paul and showed a little affection. Paul left one of his t-shirts with him so that he could get used to the smell. And it worked! By the time he was ready to go home, Paul said, ‘I think he knew, because they brought him into the reception, he came straight up, and he was so excited!’
Little by little, Hamish warmed up, and by the time adoption day arrived, the bond was strong!
Paul and Hamish on an adventure
With no government funding we rely on our generous supporters to ensure that the dogs and cats of East and Central Scotland are cared for.
Donate todayAdding Gift Aid to your donation increases the value of your gift by 25% at no cost to you!
This means that if you donate £10, the Home receives £12.50. That’s more biscuits for our pups!
And if you give £100, we receive £125. Think of all the cozy blankets that could provide!
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