Hi, I’m Leonard AKA Leny…

About Leonard AKA Leny

Hello, kind hoomans… My name is Leonard.  Leny for short…

I was given this name in honour of a very special man, our adoption co-ordinators Grandad who was loved beyond words. I like to think that means I was meant to be special too. Maybe I haven’t always felt that way, but I’m starting to believe…

You see, my story didn’t start with kindness. I was found attached and tangled in fence wire, abandoned and alone, with no one to call my own. A stranger – who the team cannot trace – found me and took me to the municipal pound in Argos, Greece. But the fear didn’t end there. A vet, someone who should have helped me, instead hurt me a lot more. I don’t know why I was taken to him and nor does the team here, but it left me frightened, confused, and injured which made me so very sad.  The team here warn people of this vet for miles around, but it was too late for me.  Although I had to be brave, my spirit felt broken.  I had given up. But then something happened… someone *saw* me. Really saw me. Liz, a wonderful, kind-hearted lady, saw the pain in my eyes and knew I needed saving. She reached out to The Pointer Rescue Service in the UK for help and support, and when they saw the state, I was in, they knew they had to act fast. They stepped in and promised me that my suffering was over. And for the first time, I dared to hope. Their teams are working together to help me heal and to light up my world with new hope, kindness and love.

Despite everything, I have never shown anger, even when I was hurting. I am gentle, I am kind, and I just want to ‘belong’. I am learning that soft hands can bring comfort, that kind words can heal wounds deeper than the skin, and that maybe, just maybe, my story isn’t over yet.

Now, all I need is a forever home. A home where patience and love will help me feel safe, where I can finally rest without fear. I need time to trust again, but I promise I will give my whole heart in return when I do. I am ready to be someone’s loving fur buddy and loyal companion.  My special forever family needs to be patient and to understand that building trust needs to be taken slowly and on my time in a kind, gentle way.

Don’t let my sad story fool you – I am discovering that life is going to get better and it already has here in Argos at the new shelter with Liz and her incredible  team.   I dream of warm beds, gentle cuddles, and maybe even a squeaky toy or two. I have such a sweet side that’s just waiting to bound out, once I know I’m truly home. Plus the odd zoomie too…

Could you be the one to write the happy ending to my story? Because I promise, if you choose me, I will spend the rest of my life showing you how grateful I am.

With hopeful paws,

Leonard 🐾

• Sweet, Kind Soul🐾
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• Male
• Greece Argos

Some more details about me

Important Information

I am waiting for my blood tests and further medical checks and I will be neutered.  Further information to follow in the month of March.  The team are also waiting for a confirmation on my age but they think I am pretty young.