Henry loves his new home!

Here’s a heart-warming success story sent in by Emma and Henry…

I went to DARG last year May looking to adopt a dog. I was looking for an adult dog, as I could not provide the time for a puppy. Never did I expect to find my now best friend, Henry (Jack Russel cross Foxy).

When I first saw him at darg, he was a scared, shy dog who shivered constantly. From his history, you could tell he had come off the streets. I’m not sure why but I felt something telling me that he was the one I should take. The DARG volunteers told me that you don’t pick the dog, the dog picks you…which turned out to be completely true!

Looking back on that day seems so long ago – it’s almost a year now. Henry is not the dog he used to be any more. He is confident, loving, and the best companion one can have. He loves his early morning walks, chasing squeaky toys, and rolling in the grass ! He has been to Johannesburg with me to visit my parents, and he has even conquered Lion’s Head!

I have had many pets in my life; dogs, cats, birds, fish, and even a horse! But since I moved to cape town I have yearned to have animals around me. Henry is my first pet since I have been in cape town, and before he came into my life, I felt something was missing. I hope to adopt another dog as a companion for him in the near future.
I want to thank the wonderful people at DARG who do such a wonderful job giving animals a second chance in life. I also want to thank Mia, who came to do my house inspection and often does follow ups to see how Henry is doing.

If you are looking to adopt a dog, please consider the right age and temperment , and make sure it compliments your lifestyle.

Warm regards
Emma (and henry)