Bongo - The Chayofa building site dog.

[astara]

some of you may remember a little red haired puppy, with a foxy tail, wandering near the building site in chayofa back in summer of 2011. We took him in, fostered him, for past 3-4 months & with Live aricos' help sent him off to his new home today in u.k. Many thanks to all that helped.

this is my little tribute to him ....
MY BONGO -
" Sad streetwalking boy, dodging cars by day,
raiding bins by night,
looking for a treat, or maybe a fuss,
avoiding the wheels of the Jungle Park bus.

Then you followed us home, & walked into our lives
a lonely boy, just looking for love.
A tonic for Molly, A bringer of fun,
naughty & playful,you so loved to run ..

A mischevious soul, whose name became known
to our neghborhood friends - at work & at home,
At the charity shop
to chew the loose ends ,
of anything dangling
not out of your reach,
then escape once again
for a trot to the beach.

Then plans for your future,
took hold of our time, arrangements made,
the money raised, your health oke'd
Your flights all booked & nothing more owed

Then the day came & went
when you flew from our hearts
to your new home in England
of grass, trees & parks.

The sadness hit home
as we kissed you goodbye
a gap in our lives
a strong urge to cry....

Then happiness for you
in your new forever home
our pleasure in this knowledge
that wherever you roam

you will think of us often
& remember the sun,
the beaches, & Molly,
& maybe your mum !!

love you Bongo
xxx

[Suej]

Awww you soppy date you! How lovely!

[Jackie]

Well I know where to come and what to read if I need a good cry. So pleased that everything turned out well for Bongo and well done Astara

[caroletenerife]

I know it was hard to say goodbye, but he will be running free on the green grass having a ball soon, you have done a great job, he was in excellent condition and well trained (ish) haha.xxx

[SuzyQ]

Lets not forget the others who left us for cooler climes today.

Teide( found crossing the road with her mother and 4 siblings last summer near the refuge. All, even the mother were rehomed, Teide has been fostered after a AWF volunteer asked that she be sent to the UK)

Simba (a refuge dog chosed by forum member Todi for UK rehoming. Kindly fostered by Poochies Pet Hotel)

Smurfy ( found by Ana, our kennel manager, again fostered by Poochies. )

A lot of work, care and money went into these dogs. Their flights alone cost 1400 pounds. A million thanks to all who any input. S x