Dogs Trust Ireland
Dogs Trust Ireland have just announced the best news.
Oscar, who's been waiting eight years to be adopted, has finally joined a brand new family.
This will be the 11-year-old Labrador's first Christmas with a loving family after eight years of waiting.
Oscar’s best friend, and Canine Carer Cheryl Monaghan said:
'As a carer you try not to get too attached to a dog because you hope before long they will find their forever home.'
She continued, 'But Oscar became a favourite as we got to know him!'
'Each year would pass, and Oscar would still be overlooked for being too strong, too big, and then sadly, too old.'
'Brian saw past all of that and was adamant about adopting Oscar after the sad passing of his dog Jake who was also adopted from us.'
'You couldn’t find a more dedicated adopter than Brian,' Cheryl said.
'He came into our centre every day for several weeks to build up a bond with Oscar.'
'Now Oscar has his own bedroom, couch, back-garden, and most importantly his own family. We couldn’t be happier for him!'
Oscar's new family
Brian Lahiff, Oscar’s adopter added:
'After losing my dog, and best friend Jake, I knew I wanted to give another dog a second chance at happiness.'
'I chose Oscar for one reason, and one reason only, Oscar had spent eight years waiting to be adopted.'
'He deserved a chance to spend his final years on the outside looking in, rather than the inside looking out.'
Brian said he knew Jake would want him to give another dog, 'a taste of the happy life that he and I spent together.'
For that reason, he's adopting Oscar.
He said adopting a dog may be a long-term commitment, 'but it’s one of the most rewarding experiences,' ever.
'This Christmas is an extra special one for both Oscar and me,' Brian said.
'It’s our first one together so I’ll make sure to make up for the Christmas' he missed in a home.'
Adopt or sponsor a dog
To continue to be able to care for dogs like Oscar, Dogs Trust are appealing to dog lovers for their support.
A lovely way to help more dogs find their own forever homes is sponsoring a dog or a Puppy Playgroup online.
Throughout the year, the team promise to keep each sponsor updated with emails and letters on their sponsor dog.
To find out more, click here.
