02/06/2026
THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD A HOME... ππ
On Sunday, Lilly, Ivy and Zinnia were returned to our care.
Almost 8 months ago, these three little girls left our rescue as tiny puppies. We celebrated their adoptions, believing they had found the forever homes every rescue dog deserves.
But forever lasted only a few months.
The reason? They are still puppies. They are busy, energetic and require time, patience and commitment. Their family no longer wanted them.
When they arrived back at our kennels, they had no idea what was happening. They were confused, scared and overwhelmed. The little white girl especially is absolutely terrified, trying to make sense of why her world has changed again.
As rescuers, moments like these break our hearts.
We invest so much hope into every adoption. We dream of happy endings. Yet sometimes we are left picking up the pieces when those promises are broken.
Sadly, the second and third vaccinations required in their adoption contract were never given, and the microchips we supplied for them to be implanted were simply returned unused.
Lilly and Ivy are beautiful medium-sized Beagle crosses, while Zinnia is a medium-sized Labrador Africanis cross. All three are loving young dogs who deserved the stability of a forever family.
Despite everything, we will make sure these girls get what they need. They will receive their vaccinations, be sterilised, and when they are ready, they will once again begin the search for families who will love them for life.
Lilly, Ivy and Zinnia deserve more than being wanted only when they are small and cute. They deserve commitment. They deserve security. They deserve a family that understands that puppies grow up.
Most of all, they deserve a forever home that truly means forever. β€οΈπΎ