“She is the most perfect dog”confides Maureen to the BBC who documented this more than successful adoption, following a massive and rare rescue of 250 animals locked on a property and deprived of care. 87 of them were saved by Dog Trust and the RSPCAof which Gracethis Poodle cross with a sweet character, which was however not adopted immediately.
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A perfect match
The request came from the couple, who were looking for an animal to adopt, a “little dog” ideally, who would spend their time being cuddled by these adopters. Based in Norfolk (United Kingdom), Maureen And Richard quickly received a response and were able to get to know Grace. “Perfect” in their eyes, she was able to be welcomed into the couple’s home. Maureen remembers this meeting: “Honestly, it was just heartbreaking”she expresses.
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A new life
At the time of her rescue, the dog had a coat damaged by dirt. She was shaved, and her hair was allowed to grow back. His new mistress explained: “Her fur grows back beautifully, it’s so fluffy and soft”.
Constantly pampered, the dog lives a sweet daily life with this attentive couple, who were just waiting for her company.
With emotion, Richard expressed his gratitude: “Sometimes, at our age, we can have the impression that people seem to forget us, it’s quite the opposite here”.
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Why is cohabitation between a senior person and a dog a good idea?
The benefits of such cohabitation are numerous, for both the dog and the elderly person. Among the many advantages, we find:
- Motivation to do more physical exercise, through daily walks
- A tendency to reach out to others
- Daily cognitive stimulation and a real effect on attention functions and memory
- Emotional support to effectively combat stress
- A psychological balance, especially with the security of a routine