Lady

🐾 Hello, kind hoomans… It’s me, Lady 🐾

I need to tell you something really important… and a little bit sad.

You see, not so long ago, I was a frightened, lonely soul—an ex-hunting dog wandering the streets of Spain with no one to love me and no idea how to trust again. People tried to help, but I was too broken to let them in.

Then along came a tiny dog with a huge heart—Dinky Dora. She wasn’t afraid. She marched right into my life and changed it forever. Dora didn’t just show me the way to safety… she showed me what love looks like. She believed in me when I didn’t know how to believe in myself.

UPDATE. I am still with Dinky Dora! A wonderful family on the edge of the New Forest have given us both our forever home. We are settling in and having a wonderful life.

Together, we were rescued. Together, we healed. For eight long months, Dora stayed by my side while I slowly learned how to enjoy soft beds, full meals, and gentle hands. And every little step forward I took, she was there—my brave, beautiful best friend.

But today… Dora told me something I wasn’t ready to hear.

She’s leaving.

On the 22nd of May, Dinky Dora will be boarding the Happy Bus to the UK to find her forever family.

I’m proud of her. I really am. But I’m scared too.

You see, Dora is my comfort, my courage, my heart. And the thought of her going without me… of sleeping alone again, of trying to be brave all by myself… is something I am not looking forward to.

So, I have one very big, very brave wish:
I’d love to go with her.

If we could travel together—curled up side by side on that long journey—it wouldn’t feel so scary. We could face the unknown like we’ve faced everything else: together. I know we’re stronger as a team. We’re more than best friends—we’re family.

And while Dora is full of boldness and confidence, I’m still learning. I’m quite a shy girl, you see. Life hasn’t always been kind to me, and I still get nervous meeting new people. But underneath all that nervousness… I’m calm, sweet, and so very loving once I feel safe. I’ve even discovered that I love cuddles—and I’m told I give the best gentle snuggles once I open up.

With Dora’s help, I’ve come such a long way. She’s helped me find my paws and showed me how to be brave. My carers say I’m a bit of a goofball too—I’ll surprise everyone now and then by playing with a toy like it’s the most exciting thing in the world. And don’t even get me started on treats… I adore them (maybe a bit too much!). I eat like it’s my last meal on earth—so I use a slow feeder and my lovely carers keep an eye on me to make sure I don’t sneak extra tit bits from others.

When I was first rescued, I only weighed 18kg. I was skin and bone. But thanks to good food and kind people, I’m now a healthy 23kg. I’m still learning to walk nicely on a lead—it’s a bit of a work in progress—but my carers just got me a new three-point harness and we’re working on it together.

I know I might never be the boldest dog in the room. Loud noises still frighten me, and change can be hard. But I also know that with the right people—a kind, gentle, patient family who will give me the time and love I need—I’ll blossom into the beautiful, goofy, sweet girl I was always meant to be. I’ll make you smile. I might even make you laugh. And I’ll absolutely fill your heart with quiet joy.

If you’re not sure about forever just yet, I’m even open to starting in a foster home—especially if that means I get to travel with Dora and not be left behind. It would give me the courage to keep growing, knowing she’s right beside me on such a long journey.

But if you could find space in your heart (and your home) for me—and maybe you already have a kind-hearted dog who could help me continue to grow—then I promise you this:

I’ll give you everything. My trust, my love, my loyalty. I won’t take up much room, but I’ll bring so much warmth into your world.

Could you help us travel together?
Could you help me not be left behind… and stay with Dinky Dora just a little bit longer?

🐾 With all my love, hope, and a little courage,
Lady (and always, Dinky Dora) 🐾