Hello Girls!
After a globally satisfactory week, it ends with a sad episode... A week ago, I shared with you the arrival of the new member of the team and my home, the beloved Prada. Here's a summary of the adoption:
Prada was temporarily left in the care of an acquaintance who, after months without news from the owner and without response to calls, confided in me that she could no longer care for her and considered the situation as abandonment. When I saw her in September, it was love at first sight. Her story deeply moved me – how could someone abandon a purebred dog without worrying about her well-being?
Almost two months later, I met this acquaintance again, who asked me if I was still interested in Prada, as the owner had not given any sign of life. With five dogs already under her care, she felt unable to continue caring for Prada. I immediately accepted, and Prada was handed over to me that same day.
Little Prada, despite being adorable, arrived very dirty. I didn't hesitate to book a bath and grooming at a pet shop. Rui, who takes care of my Valentina, was surprised by Prada's deplorable condition, which showed tartar, teeth to be extracted, giant and ingrown nails, and mistreated fur. Everything indicated that her diet had not been adequate either.
The vet confirmed the need to sedate Prada to extract damaged teeth and perform cleaning. Her vaccinations were updated, and despite the high cost, Prada's emotional value to us outweighed any material expense. However, for the surgery, we needed authorization from the name on the chip, which was still in the breeder's name. When contacted, the breeder offered to transfer ownership to us. However, she remembered having sold Prada to a rich and powerful friend and questioned how Prada came into our hands.
After we explained the situation, the breeder confronted the supposed owner, who, having been alerted, became aware of the situation. My acquaintance, taking advantage of the fact that the dogs accompany us to the warehouse, took Prada with the excuse of wanting to show how well she was being treated now. Unfortunately, she handed Prada over to her former owner, who, accompanied by the police and armed with an invoice, claimed her.
And so ends, I hope temporarily, my story with Prada, which I wish will have a happy ending.
We are all dismayed by this turn of events and still speechless...
Next week, I hope to be able to share more positive news with you. Sorry for the outburst, but I felt I owed this explanation.
A loving kiss, Carla
