However, Sophie was not ready to leave the sanctuary of the Clinic as she was extremely timid and needed more time to become accustomed to people. It was a long, slow process with plenty of loving attention, but finally, after five months, Sophie went to live with a kind and gentle man in Westerhall. This has been a very exciting year in the Clinic as far as baby animals are concerned. It has been a joy to staff and volunteers alike to nurse and nurture these tiny abandoned creatures and watch them grow in health and stature until they were ready for loving homes. Each puppy and kitten developed its own personality and the time spend tending them proved extremely rewarding for the volunteers involved.
Precious memories come to mind when names are remembered.
There has been Foxy, Cato, Ollie, Poochie, Jessie, Shadow. Gemgem, Bruno, and Zena. The G.S.P.C.A. now has an Adoption Scheme in operation whereby prospective pet owners details are kept on file, so that stray or abandoned animals can be matched with good homes. Fortunately, these have all have been found good homes, as there are some people who prefer to have an adult animal rather than a puppy or kitten. Rex, Sophie, Buster, Suzie, Sammy, Fancy, and Brownie, were all fully grown animals and have all settled in extremely good homes with caring owners.