16/01/2025
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**** Thank you all for your cares and shared ..We are currently talking to a couple of potential carers . Fingers crossed *******
Dear Village Tails Family,
It’s me, Casper. You know me, the goofy one, the one who always tries to make you smile. I’m usually the first to say hello, the one checking on the other dogs, the one with the big grin and even bigger heart. But today, my smile feels a little…wobbly.
I need to tell you something, and it’s really hard. I'm writing this because my heart hurts - a lot. It's like a heavy stone sitting right in the middle of my chest. My foster home, the one I thought was a step closer to forever, well, that’s not going to be forever. I’ve been asked to move on… again.
I know, it's hard to understand. They said I barked when left alone. It’s a small village and I understand they need peace and quiet. But I get so scared when I’m alone . It doesn't take long, just a bit of reassurance, a gentle hand, and then I settle down and fall asleep.
It’s ok that I need that – it is isn’t it?
No one has ever complained before – in all my time here, But that doesn’t matter, I need to move on, and I have nowhere else to go. Nowhere.
This feels like the end of everything to me. The Village Tails team are running out of ideas and options, and I can see the worry in their eyes. I could end up in kennels. You know what that means?
It means I will break. I will just break.
When will I get my chance? When will it be my turn? I watch all the other dogs going home and keep believing it will be my time soon. But it never happens.
It feels like I'm the dog that nobody wants. I’ve heard people talk about choosing the underdog, the dog that no one else picks, but even that doesn’t happen to me. No one has ever even asked to meet me. I just go from place to place, always hoping, always disappointed. I try to keep my chin up; I really do. I try to keep smiling, because I don’t want to let you all down, but honestly… I’m crumbling.
I feel like all my hope is slipping through my paws.
I've been in rescue for a staggering 313 days – almost a year, watching over 200 other dogs and cats find their families. I cheer them on, I do, but I'm a little bit broken inside that there's not even one enquiry for me. Some dogs have issues, I know, but I’m just a good boy.
My time in rescue hasn't been a waste – I’ve learned so much. I'm now truly my best self. I know how to be loved, I know how to trust but I am so scared I will lose all that again.
For those who haven’t met me, I'm about two years old and thought to be a Wolfhound/Mastiff mix but don't let that fool you, I'm not giant, just a pure chunk of love, and so so devoted.
I came from the streets in a remote community, and before coming to Village Tails, I had never experienced a home or a family. I've learned so much about kindness and love since then. I’m a really happy boy, I am!
I love to meet new people and other dogs. I'm a real family guy and need to be where my family are. I still have some puppy playfulness, and I adore children. I want to be included in everything but I’m also happy to lie quietly at your feet.
I’m now toilet trained, I happily sleep in a crate at night, and know all the basics. I walk well on a lead, but I’m not one for long hikes. It would be lovely to have someone home a lot of the time, or another dog to keep me company (but no cats or pocket pets please)
Please, someone out there in the Brisbane / Gold Coast / Sunshine Coast area… can you help me? Can you find a little bit of space in your home and heart for me?
Can anyone offer me a foster home – just so I know I can take a breath, just so I can be safe for a little while longer?
I know this is asking for a lot but the team are beside themselves, they are desperate for someone to welcome me in, to give me a chance.
Please, if you are looking for a loving, loyal and devoted member of the family, contact the Village Tails team by PM as soon as you can.
And please, please, PLEASE... share my story with everyone you know. Maybe someone out there, even someone you don't expect, is the family I've been waiting for.
With a sad (and scared) heart Casper 🐾❤️