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2 dogs from a
Romanian Zoo will now have a second chance thanks to a joint project between
‘Born Free Foundation’ and Jan Fennell, international author and Dog
Listener.
Jan
was approached by Virginia McKenna, Founder of the ‘Born Free
Foundation’ about two dogs currently living in a zoo in Romania that was
due to close, as Miss McKenna appreciated that these dogs would inevitably
have adjustment issues and knew that the method adopted by Dog Listeners
would give these dogs the very best chance of settling into domestic homes.
Jan and her team of International Dog Listeners were pleased to be able to
help.
Mollie
is 6-7 years old and has been at the zoo nearly all her life.
Nobody knows why she was put in the zoo, but she arrived as a puppy.
She used to live with her son, but he died last year. Nobody
knows why, as he was just found dead in their cage.
Dina
is approximately 3 years old and is very human friendly so it is thought
that at some stage she has had a home.
It looks as if she has had puppies in the past but nobody knows what
happened to them.
Foster
homes have been found for the dogs, Dina in Watford and Mollie with our
Bournemouth Based Dog Listener Natalie Finch, as their transition to life
here begins. Steph Drake, one
of Jan’s Dog Listeners, is delighted to be co-ordinating the project with
‘Born Free Foundation’. Steph and Natalie will use Jan’s ‘Amichien®
Bonding’ method, which is based on communication and positive
reinforcement without any use of force, gadgets or aggression.
Once
the dogs have been assessed and have recovered from their long journey, they
will have been rehabilitated to help them adjust to a very different life
than they have previously experienced and then they will be looking for
permanent homes.
As Dog Listeners, the team take their responsibilities very seriously and the organization is unique in that there is strict quality control in place to ensure that each consultation is carried out to the highest possible standard.
The
support & care begun by the Dog Listeners in the foster homes will
continue once the dogs are placed in permanent homes.
Steph
says ‘it is great to see Britain’s reputation as a dog-loving nation
once again being demonstrated by this project and to see so many different
people working together to help these dogs.
It will be lovely to finally see them settled in loving, permanent
homes after all they have been through.’
Natalie would also like to thank Dave of Healthy Pets In Blandford for his advice on feeding Mollie and sponsoring her with a food supply www.healthypetsblandfordltd.co.uk
The
Born Free Foundation
is an international wildlife charity working throughout the world to stop
individual wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in the wild.
Romania
joined the European Union on the 1st Jan 2007, and it is now required to
adhere to the terms of the EU Zoo Directive.
The
Directive requires all zoos to meet minimum standards in animal welfare and
husbandry and to demonstrate a commitment to conservation of biodiversity
and public education. Most of the 36 zoos in Romania fall way below these
standards.
The
Born Free Foundation is working with the Romanian Association for the
Protection of Animals (APAR) to help draw up feasible solutions for the
closure of zoos to minimize suffering, while at the same time reducing the
number of zoos