A new member has joined the family part2

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After 4months adopting Harati, I'm proud to say that I've adopted another dog from the shelter, a pure bred German Shepherd. Her name is Asantée.


Her Past:


She was one of a Cruelty case. She had 8 Puppies as the neighbor said. But the owner has not been taking care of this mother. She was underweight and couldn't feed her puppies properly due to lack of nourishment. It became serious, that eventually the SPCA inspectorates along with DVS has confiscated the dog from the owner. On the way to the shelter, she has lost 3 of her puppies. When in the kennel only 5 puppies where still around. When i discovered her and the 5 puppies in the kennel, I visited her almost everyday. The next day, I saw one puppy was missing. I was told one puppy has died...


One of her puppies. The most active puppy in the litter (1month old)

I was very upset about it. Seeing the condition of the puppies, they were in a bad shape and won't survive in the shelter. I asked my mom if we can adopt her along with the puppies. My mom wasn't sure if we could support 4 puppies and its a high risk. But she made sure I could understand that puppies is just like little children. They need enormous of attention. I understood but German shepherd are one of the most expensive breed, how can ANYONE neglect such breed....??? *sigh*


Almost everyday i went to visit her playing with her puppies and getting them active. They where all so sweet. Theres always one puppy that is shy and wouldn't come out from under the bench.
As the days passed by, I was already making plans to adopt her and take in her puppies and get them back to health to get them adopted. I talked with my mom how much money this will cost since it will be my responsibility which i'm VERY much willing to take.

As I arrived to her kennel, my heart sank... with tears building up. She was alone...

I grabbed the fence so tightly trying not to scream and cry. She was there... alone. She was in the corner, looking down. Didn't even move knowing that I was there. Tears just started falling down my face none-stop. I knew too much what has happened. And she knew it also. I quickly went into the kennel and hugged her tight. She just let her body lay on me. I stayed there for at least 2 hrs talking to her. One of the caretakers saw me and said the Shelter is closing. She was so numb she couldn't move. I had to move her whole body on the wood bench to get comfortable. She didn't even made the effort to get up. I was so desperate to get her out of here.

I asked one of the vet what has happened to the puppies. They were all been put down because they had ParvoVirus

I went back home and told the bad news to my mom. My mom was sad and was willing to adopt the German shepherd. She wasn't adoptable until she was neutered. But I kept visiting her after work. But I could tell she was depressed. So depressed she had her head down completely and wouldn't look up. I tried by doing some therapy. Caressing her from underneath to get her head up, but she would move her head away from my hand. I can tell its hard for her, but at least she has made an effort to wag her tail as soon as she sees me. It made me happy that she hasn't lost hope completely.

After she was neutered, what ever cost it was I took her quickly back home. For the very first time, as soon as she was out of the car and in the garden, she ran like a mad dog. Up and down none-stop. I smiled and laughed so much that I was covered in tears again. My mom was also happy and was glad we made the right choice.


The present:

Ever since she joined the family, she has been a different dog. Much more active, wagging her tail in circle haha! and she has a male compagnion =) In the morning I always make sure she eats and before I leave, I hug her tightly and telling her that I love her so much that everyday I will make sure you are as happy as you were before.

First day At Home


First day at home relaxing


Enjoying with Hatari


Asantee looking all silly by twsiting her head while i did some weird noise.


Relaxing coupole of days after. She spent so much energy! (You see how she is so thin?!)


The beauty side of Asantee =)


Relaxed and feeling the freedom

See how chic and elegant she looks? A true Lady she is =D



And they always sleep near to each other =)