We found a huge shopping bag and a piece of hardboard that we wrapped in a towel to go at the bottom of the bag. Big enough for a puppy pile. As this is a hired car we better take care to not get it dirty. An old bed sheet was wrapped over the back seats. How would these dogs react to an hour by car?
Well, pretty good, actually. The landscape whizzing by was quite interesting, and was keenly observed, while her kids were fast asleep in the bag. So far so good.
The address was easily found. The Adopta organisation had an office at a vet annex petshop, and that is where they take dogs in. We had the nice waiting room to ourselves till the vet arrived. He explained what they'd do, chip, vaccination, passport, sterilization... We had hoped that she could be spared an operation, but it's the law in Spain that dogs taken into care are neutered. Could not be helped. He explained that it's better for her, as it will protect her against tumours and other nasty diseases later in life. And that it really is better for her. Sigh.
Registered her for her passport, etc. The name "Zoomba" was met with big smiles. Good!
Well, off the pups went, in their bag. Above picture is the last we saw of them. Zoomba herself was taken to a waiting room, so she would be safe before examination by the vet. That was a tough moment both for her and for us. She had to get into a big cage, and it was obvious she did not like the look of that, and struggled. Once inside she was standing up, looking quite unhappy and betrayed.. We felt very sorry.
We had to leave. And grown men can cry, I can tell you.
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