In Tahiti, a volunteer from the CaniStreet 987 association came face to face with a poor abused dog, who was in great need of care and love. Eager to put an end to his ordeal, the good Samaritan reached out to him, hoping that he would accept his help and learn that not all humans are so bad…
It bears the name of the famous boxer played on screen by Sylvester Stalone, who knew how to withstand the blows and become a true champion. Rockyaged around 3 years old, was dragging a damaged body like a heavy chain, in search of food when one of the association's volunteers CaniStreet 987
crossed his path. Sad, dirty, injured, hungry and suffering from serious skin problems, the poor dog was beaten by its owners, homeless people.
“ To put an end to his ordeal, he took him home so that he could begin treatment. That's when he contacted me so I could help him, entrusted to our editorial staff Virginiathe founder of this young association which blows out its first candle on October 17, he remained attentive to possible searches for the dog by his pseudo masters, but nothing happened. And luckily for him in the end… »
“We are looking for his family for life”
With the few resources at hand, the volunteers provided him with the care necessary for his recovery. “ We began to see the nugget in the making, indicates our interlocutor, his sweet character made us think it would be easy to rehome him and get him adopted. Once he was back in shape and at a healthy weight, we had him castrated. »
Today, the magnificent Rocky is safe with the sister-in-law of the volunteer who freed him from hell. Despite its beauty and qualities, the dog has not received any adoption offers. “ You have to wait and wait until your moment arrives,
declared Virginia, sometimes we manage to send dogs in mainland France, but it remains quite expensive with a budget around €600-700 depending on the weight of the animal. »
At present, Rocky has a slight lameness in his hind leg, which should fade over time. “ We are looking for his family for life, who will be able to give him the love he deserves and understand his difficult past. He holds no grudges towards humans, with whom he enjoys interacting. ”, we learn.
The reverse of the pretty postcard
HAS Tahitia paradise island that is the dream of many travelers, the animal condition is particularly difficult.
“ Our animals are often cared for on the streets, in the neighborhoods where they have taken up residence after their abandonment, and we ask compassionate people to watch over them in our absence, explain Virginiaex-Lille who settled on the island in the late 1990s, the human population is estimated at around 278,000 inhabitants, while the dog population is estimated at more than 500,000 at the last census carried out. (…) There is a real animal overpopulation here. Enormous distress, daily abuse that is too often trivialized. Our local leaders are doing nothing. The French state does nothing either. »
Since her arrival, this former “daughter of the North » continues to save abandoned furballs and victims of human cruelty. With its small dedicated team, Virginia raises awareness about animal welfare and sterilization.
“ Being a dog or a cat in Tahiti often means being classified as a piece of furniture or an alarm. (…) Always exploited and never considered… (…) Sterilization is not an option considered. So, when babies are born, they drown them or dig a hole and bury them alive, or they go to the mountains to abandon them, in landfills (…) », reports Virginiawho wishes to alert to the fact “ that behind the beautiful postcard image, in truth many horrors are happening “.
For more information about Rocky or to provide assistance, please contact CaniStreet 987 directly: (email protected). You can also make a donation to the association on
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