LAINE'S HAPPY BEGINNINGS - THE GENTLE GIANT WHO WAS LEFT TO DIE

3/31/2023

LAINE'S STORY FROM
17 NOVEMBER 2022 TILL 18 MARCH 2023

This post consists of a summery of Laine's journey with us from the very moment she was rescued till the day she was adopted by Ruben and Sarie. Click on "read more" to read her story, to watch video footage and see photos of her progress as she recovered.

18 March 2023 - A HAPPY ENDING FOR US AT THE SHELTER AND A BRIGHT AND HAPPY BEGINNING FOR LAINE

Finding a new home for Laine wasn't an easy task. Not only has everyone become very much attached to Laine, but she does have a very special personality and we needed a home that could perfectly fit her profile and needs. We had a previous attempt at getting Laine adopted, but this didn't work and so Laine had to be transferred back to the shelter as Evelyn started her travels for her studies and didn't want Laine moving between homes. Laine needed stability and preferably a forever home. But, as always, Helene had faith and knew that the perfect home was out there and that it won't be long before Laine found a home, especially now that she is at the shelter and it is easier for people to meet her and interact with her when visiting the shelter to visit or to adopt a pet.

Laine was finally adopted in to the perfect home and family on 18 March 2023. A little while back Sarie and Ruben adopted Boeta, one of our Harrismith Animal Shelter puppies. Sadly they recently lost their older fur child to Cancer and decided to adopt from the shelter again. This couple chose Laine as Boeta’s new friend and sibling and it turns out that these two were a match made in heaven from day one.

The feed back we got is that the two enjoy playing together and that all is going well.
All of us at the shelter are extremely grateful to Ruben and Sarie for supporting us and giving a home to our doggies. From my personal side as Laine’s foster parent: This is pure proof that prayers do get answered. I asked for a home just like the one I see in the footage with lots of love, a friend for Laine and a big big garden where she can run and play and be happy as part of a loving family.

Ruben and Sarie: Thank you so much for opening your hearts and your home to Laine and for giving her the home she deserves. I trust she will bring a lot of joy to all of you and that your love is going to make of Laine a happier and healthier dog.

23 FEBRUARY 2023 - ELAINE, LAINE'S RESCUER COMES TO VISIT

Just over 3 months ago Laine was rescued by this amazing lady, Elaine van Tonder from Animals in Great need in Harrismith, South Africa. She noticed through our publications that Laine was ready for "her new forever home" and didn't want to miss out on an opportunity to see Laine again.

What a happy day it was for both Elaine and Laine and what a privilege it has been it has been for us to be part of Laine's journey to recovery. Laine teaches much about love, gentleness and kindness, despite being through extremely tough times.

It is really amazing to see how much Laine has changed. Even her fur is smoother, softer and has changed colour.

19 JANUARY 2023 - LAINE IS READY FOR ADOPTION

Within only two months we have seen Laine go from listless and no will to live another day, to happy, healthy doggy on the mend. Laine still has a way to go for her muscle structure to develop, but, overall she is a happy, healthy dog looking for her brand new forever home.

BEFORE

AFTER

Laine has become known as Lainosaurus, the Queen of Africa. She is a real "madam" who loves attention.

Laine is still in foster care after she was chained to a tree, totally abandoned and left to die without food or water.

Laine is urgently looking for a forever home and is more than ready for adoption. We would really like to home Laine directly from her foster home in to her new home as it may be too traumatic for her to go back to the shelter.
She is already sterilized. She will get all three vaccinations and has been vaccinated against rabies. She has also been dewormed.

She is good with other dogs (would love young and energetic new fur siblings)
She is also good with cats and loves children.

Basic Shelter rules and adoption fees do apply. Please contact us on +27 (63) 795-9007 or Evelyn on 0832945616 to setup an appointment to meet and adopt Laine.

If you cannot adopt, please share with friends. The right home is out there for Laine, we just need to find it.

06 JANUARY 2023 - LAINE'S FIRST BONE AND... BOY! IS SHE ONE HAPPY DOGGIE!

26 DECEMBER 2022 - LAINE LOVES HER DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS AND IS HEALING BEAUTIFULLY

Overall Laine is healing beautifully. As with all dogs who come in as ill as Laine was, there are some set backs, but, overall there are more and more good days and Laine has also started enjoying driving around town in the back of Evelyn and Xavier's Ford.

01 DECEMBER 2022 - LAINE IS A HAPPY DOGGY WELL ON HER WAY TO RECOVERY

Love, healthy nutritious food, aromatherapy and rest is paying off big time for Laine. She had a visit to the vet on 29 November and dr Wim is very happy with her progress. Ears needed a thorough clean and she got her first vaccination. But, nothing else needed to done. Laine's blood works are showing that she is on the mend.

27 NOVEMBER 2022 - LAINE IS MOVING EASIER - REST AND THE FOOD THERAPY ALONG WITH AROMATHERAPY IS WORKING

After two days of mostly sleeping, eating, going to the toilet as needed and aromatherapy, Laine's overall attitude is different. She is moving a lot easier, enjoying her nutritious home prepared therapy food and loves aromatherapy. Laine also started showing interest in her surrounds and took her time inspecting her piece of garden which will be her home while she recovers.

25 NOVEMBER 2022 - LAINE GOES IN TO FOSTER CARE

Laine was taken in to foster care by Evelyn and Xavier. On Laine's first day she was bathed and treated for ticks and fleas. From the footage below, one can see that Laine was very frail, tired and seems to be in pain when moving. She will need lots of love and care over the next couple of weeks in order for her to recover emotionally and physically. As an Animal Aromatherapist & Holistic Therapist, Evelyn started treating Laine immediately to help her overcome all past emotional trauma and will also be giving her food therapy. Evelyn also enjoys working hand in hand with an holistic veterinarian, Dr Marisa Slabber for Fourways, Johannesburg and Dr Marisa Slabber agreed to help and assist with guidance and advice as needed.

21 NOVEMBER 2022 - LAINE GOES TO THE HARRISMITH ANIMAL SHELTER

Laine is released from hospital to the Harrismith Animal Shelter. But, she is very frail and have lost her will to live. We decided that it will be best that she be placed in foster care from where she will receive the love and care she needs until she is fully recovered and ready to be adopted.

17 & 18 NOVEMBER 2022 - LAINE'S STORY

Laine was chained, with no food, no water, abandoned by her human family and left to die a very cruel death. She was discovered on 17 November 2022 by one of Elaine van Tonder's team members from Animals in Great Need.

On 18 November 2022 Laine was rescued and taken to the Harrismith Diere Hospital where she was treated by Dr Wim Slabber and Dr Kayleigh Legge and their team.

Blog Post written and compiled by Evelyn Duperron - HAS Media Co-Ordinator and Committee Member - Date: 17 November 2022 - 18 March 2023
Blog Publish date: 08/04/2023

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