A Doggy Dad’s Love

26th Jul, 2024

Written by Bennedett Aggenbach

Professional photography by Pix for Paws Photography

In 2023 I was approached to adopt a Miniature Pinscher called Rats. She was a beautiful little girl, as per her photo. I immediately left to collect her and a confused and frightened little soul greeted me. Her human dad, Oom Mike, had to surrender her to the SPCA as his wife had passed away and, being 86, it was his time to go and live in a nursing home.

Rats was seven years old and Oom Mike had raised her from a baby.

I collected her and we went home. She was confused and sad, but with tons of love, hugs and kisses I won her over.

I knew Oom Mike was in our local old age home and one Saturday decided to pay him a visit. Koeksisters in hand, I met him and introduced myself as the lady now being responsible for his precious Rats’ welfare. I kept in contact every week with videos and photos on WhatsApp, as I knew how precious she was to him.

Fast forward a few months and I just felt the time was right for a road trip to town as we stay 50km out of town in a farming community. I phoned the old age home to confirm that I could bring Rats to visit Oom Mike.

We loaded up and, when we got to town, we unloaded, walked through the gate and down the hall. The moment of truth. I opened the door and the pure joy on his face when he saw her. She was dressed in her pink polka dot jacket and she couldn’t contain her joy.

She sat on his lap during our visit, never leaving his side. Gave him kisses and gave him long stares to make sure it was indeed him.

After about 2-3 hours it was time to go home and he said that he could see she was loved and well cared for, and she knew I was her new mom.

I promised that we’d visit at least once a month, as nothing makes me happier to see these two reunite and spend quality time together. I’m so happy I can bring joy and blessings into his life and I thank God for the privilege to be able to do so.

This little girl has crept into my heart and I can’t imagine life without her!

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