Sunday, July 22, 2012

Shacking up with an Old French Boy



























Meet Balto.....a 12 year old black lab who only speaks French. He has quite a story to tell. He lived with an older man in Quebec. About a month ago, his owner died at home and Balto was trapped in the house with him for 4 days without food or water. He was taken by rescuers to a shelter. A kindly neighbor took him from the shelter and fostered him while looking for a home. They came across www.lab-rescue.ca and drove all the way from Montreal (6 hours) to Toronto to surrender him to Lab Rescue, knowing that they would find him a home. He has cataracts, he hasn't been walked in a couple of years, but he is loving and friendly and ready to find a new family. He's currently in an temporary foster home with 4 cats, 2 dogs and a few kids. He is stressed by all the commotion after living with an old man for so long. I am in Montreal for a few days but when I come back on Thursday, he's coming here....we will see if he likes my cat. He may not have a long time left as he is already 12, a ripe old age for a lab. After his ordeal, and after the angelic neighbor had the biggest heart to pull him from the dog pound and drive for 12 hours to find him a home, I figured he deserves a HUGE break. SO.......if he seems like a good fit, and the cat likes him enough....

I"M KEEPING THE OLD BOY.

29 comments:

  1. I was so hoping to see that at then end of your post. Best thing that could happen to him. hope he adores the cat.

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  2. I have tears in my eyes. Yay for you and yay for this sweet boy.

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  3. I'm sure the poor guy is a tad confused. I have seen how loving you have been to the other foster dogs and I'm sure you will be a big help to him. Thank goodness for people like you.

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  4. Oh Chania, it makes me want to cry! I so hope it works out as he clearly needs a break and a safe place to be. The poor thing, how traumatising for him. Crossing fingers!!

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  5. You are a very nice lady.
    Thank you for having a big❤

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  6. Your heart just keeps on expanding <3 <3 <3
    I am honored to know you my friend.
    xx
    z

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  7. oh chania, you are an angel...to the old doggie AND to Z.
    blessings to you,
    erin
    xxoo

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  8. Oh yeah.....my fingers and toes are crossed.......
    Andrea

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  9. There is absolutely no doubt. You are a giver and incredible beyond words . . . I love givers!

    I hope your cat will tolerate Balto and he will charm the cat. I'm feeling confident!

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  10. Good for him and good for you...sounds like a match made it heaven!

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  11. He looks like a total sweetheart...nothing finer than an old dog!...

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  12. GOD bless you, I love this story, actually any story involving animals. I hope he will be comfortable at your place and happy for the last remaining years.
    Carmen

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  13. I do pray he finds a good, loving, caring, and forever home. You are such a wonderful person, God bless you. How is foster boy doing hope he does well too. Blessings, Lynda

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  14. He is a handsome fellow, and a lucky one too. Glad you two found each other and he can have some well deserved love and comfort at this stage of his life!

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  15. I really hope he and your kitty get along. He will be so lucky to have you for his new Mom.
    I have a 13 year old lab and am so happy you want to give him a "rest of his life home"!!!
    Big Hug to you Chania!!
    GinaE

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  16. Hi Chania
    I have my fingers crossed and prayers said that the cat will roll out the red carpet for Monsieur.

    Thank you for all you do for dogs

    Helen xx

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  17. What a sad story, with a happy end I'm so glad that you are keeping this beautiful boy and give him the retirement he deserves, I believe that the cat will approve. Good on you.

    I have laughed and cried through all your fostering adventures you really are a treasure.

    cheers

    margo

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  18. Poor fella - I can oly imagine how hard that must have been for him. You are such a sweetheart for taking him in. Xo

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  19. Oh Chania thank you....THANK YOU....T.H.A.N.K Y.O.U.... My throat was swelling as I read the start of this post & I thought my heart would break until I read the last line....

    I'm sitting here with EVERY appendage crossed hoping your furbabe & the 'Old Boy' are getting along....!!!!!!!!!!!

    Please come back soon & let us know....!!!!!

    Bye for now,
    Tamarah :o)

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  20. I knew the moment I set eyes on you, Chania, that I would like you!! This is incredible and meant to be. Lucky Balto, lucky you, lucky cat and lucky us for meeting you!

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  21. I'm sure they'll be friends in no time....he is so lucky to have you in his life. I love how kind your heart is. :)

    sarah xo

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  22. Awww! You are the Kindness Goddess!!

    DeeDee
    www.KidNeedsAKidney.blogspot.com

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  23. Well, these old boys do give a lot of love. Good on ya Chania. We have a 13 year old and would not miss a day with him!

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  24. Welcome home, Balto! I think that you're going to adore votre famille nouveau. Cherry Kay

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I love to read each and every comment and are thrilled that you take the time to send one. Thank you so much. Chania