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A dog that suffered from mange when he was rescued by TEARS Animal Rescue \u2014 covering his entire body, leaving him almost hairless \u2014 found his ‘fur-ever’ home in Durbanville.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie’s story began in heartbreak. Rescued by TEARS in June last year, the young Greyhound-Pointer-Africanis mix arrived in a state of severe neglect, says Tinka Shapiro, head of marketing and fundraising at TEARS.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mange covered his entire body, leaving him almost hairless, with thick, scabby skin and a compromised immune system. But even then, he had something special.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He honestly seemed to have such light in his eyes,” recalls Josh Slade, who recently adopted him with his wife, Christie.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under TEARS’ care, Charlie recovered enormously. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“His pointer-patterned fur grew back almost entirely, with just a few small scars left behind. He became calm and confident, enjoying the company of other dogs and humans alike. But going home with two strangers? That felt like a stretch,” says Shapiro.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right dog\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Christie and Josh had just moved to Durbanville and were committed to finding the right dog. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was Christie’s first time adopting, and she was understandably apprehensive. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruth Morrison at TEARS introduced them to a few dogs, but Charlie stood out.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Given his history with mange, we figured he was well overdue a loving home,” Josh says.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie was sweet but cautious when they first met. “It’s important to remember that when you meet a dog at a shelter, they’re in a high-stress environment,” Josh explains. “They often act differently to how they would at home.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Once Charlie settled in, he opened up completely. He has more than exceeded our expectations,” he says.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The couple had been looking for a relatively independent dog, and Charlie’s well-balanced demeanour ticked that box. But what they’ve found is a deep, joyful bond.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Now, more than anything, he just wants to be involved in whatever we’re doing,” Josh says. “When Christie works from home, he sits next to her all day. Spending time with him and Christie on our daily walks is the most positive outcome for me,” she says.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living next to a park in a dog-friendly area, Charlie sees other dogs most days. “Whether it’s because of his time in the shelter or just his temperament, he’s very well behaved,” Josh adds.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh and Christie have no regrets. “I would highly recommend TEARS. The team was open, professional, and really helped us find a dog that would suit our home and lifestyle,” she says.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior pets\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Senior pets are often passed over for younger, cuter animals. Some of the golden oldies and long-stay legends wait for months and others for years. But they still greet the world with cautious hope, ready for one last great love,” says Shapiro.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She continues: “We’re at capacity, and we need your help. For every dog adopted, another life can be saved. Some of our dogs have been in the kennels for over 1 000 days. That’s more than 1 000 sunrises and 1 000 nights spent waiting for a home, a warm bed, a forever human. They haven’t given up, and neither have we.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“TEARS Animal Rescue is honouring the golden oldies and long-stay legends \u2014 the dogs with greying snouts and patient eyes, the quiet souls in the back kennels, who’ve waited far too long for a place to belong.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There is currently a few more long-stay legends that are up for adoption,” Shapiro says.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEARS is a pro-life, non-profit organisation established in 1999 with the core aim to rescue, treat, rehabilitate, reunite and rehome lost, abandoned, abused and neglected animals and to educate pet owners and the youth living in the four under-resourced communities in the south peninsula where they operate. They provide free sterilisations and subsidised medical support that includes vaccinations, deworming and parasite control, as well as access to two TEARS mobile clinics that offer primary healthcare and pet care support and access to the TEARS Veterinary Clinic at a welfare rate.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

. Visit TEARS Animal Rescue on www.tears.org.za or on Facebook for more information on available dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Josh and Christie Slade from Durbanville have adopted Charlie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Charlie was suffering from mange when he was rescued \u2014 his body almost hairless and with thick, scabby skin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Angelo is one of the senior dogs awaiting adoption.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nikolai is now in a superb condition and ready for his forever home. He was rescued by TEARS in a very skinny condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Atlas<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Atlas is also looking for a new home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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