My Story by Virginia Balmain
Being a fit and agile woman, who was happily living independently in my own home with my two furry companions (Peppy and Ruby), I had no idea my life was about to turn upside down. I had a fall in the garden and broke my left hip. My neighbour was kind enough to call the ambulance and off to The Prince Charles Hospital I went, for what was thought to be a short stay. Living alone meant there would be no one at home for my dear dogs Peppy and Ruby to take care of their daily care and needs. The thought of them being in the home all alone made me distraught. My kind neighbour began calling various organisations, none of whom were able to assist, until he contacted Animal Welfare League Queenland and they mentioned they had an Emergency Boarding program. This is an incredible service that provides peace of mind knowing your animals will be well cared for by loving people.
after little Peppy and Ruby. They even brought them for a visit and would send me updates. Animal Welfare League Queensland sent me photos of my two little fellas which I paraded around to the other patients – gathering endless ‘dog stories’ and received at least 170 smiles. I’m now back home with my fellas who are now especially well-trained to sit, wait and walk slowly with me on crutches. I cannot thank Animal Welfare League Queensland and their wonderful foster carers enough. If it wasn’t for them I would have had no other choice than to make the heartbreaking decision to rehome my Peppy and Ruby.
Animal Welfare League Queensland arranged for some very kind foster carers to look after Peppy and Ruby. The carers welcomed them into their home and looked after Peppy and Ruby as if they were their own. One week in hospital turned into three months and the foster carers were so kind as to continue looking
This is an incredible service that puts people like myself's mind at ease knowing their animals will be well cared for by loving people.
Peppy and Ruby with their friend
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