This sweet little dog grew as attached to us as we did to her. Even knowing that she would only be with us for a little while did not prevent us from falling in love with her. Such an affectionate little girl and always so quiet we never heard her bark. When we would take her for walks, she would whimper if one of the family walked too far away, or stayed behind to take a photo while the rest of us walked on. She wanted the whole family to stay together. Summer, who took most of the responsibility of the dog, was Saffron’s favorite person. There seemed to be a magnetic link between Summer and Saffron.
We tearfully said goodbye to Saffron when we left Spain. She is scheduled on a flight to Germany where a family is already waiting for her. We are keeping in touch with the people who do all the work to help so many stray dogs in Spain find homes. Saffron’s new family will also be given our email address, so we can keep up with her. Abandoned or stray dogs and cats are very prevalent in Spain. I was touched and inspired by the people who donate their time and money to help these animals. As a matter of fact, I am planning to write a short children’s ebook about Saffron with a link to the charity. We are very grateful to these people, for all their work and especially for helping our sweet little Saffron find a family.
Good bye may seem forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be.
– Walt Disney
Oh, I thought you’d have her a little bit longer. She’s adorable and I’m glad you were able to help her to have a great permanent home.
There are some people who volunteer to foster animals for several weeks at a time, until arrangements are made. I think this would be a bit heartbreaking. The more I think about Saffron, the more I realize what a special dog she is. She genuinely seemed thankful to be part of our family.
oh, that dog seems so sweet, and i didn’t even meet her! But she looks like a sweety. Summer, hope it wasn’t too hard on you, since you seemed to be especially close to her. I’m sure you will never forget her. I would love to have a sweet dog like that. Makes my heart melt. I feel sad knowing she is not with you anymore, and I didn’t even know her!!! How crazy is that?
Oh man, you would have loved her. We are still very sad thinking about her and missing her. She really is a special dog! Thanks for your comment.
I’m glad you found her a home. It would have killed you to leave her with no home. I don’t think I could have… Good thing you found her a new family.
We still miss that sweet little dog! It’s a bit heartbreaking just looking at pictures of her. But you are right, we are very happy she has found a good home.