By Gudrun Olaya | Project Leader
Dear donor and friend!! May I introduce you to TOPO? He stepped into my life exactly one year ago, so brave, so determined to start a new life and enjoy it. Nobody knows his age, but he is arthritic, slightly deaf, completely blind and senile (Canine Cognitive Dysfunction). And he was a stray, then additionally with a strong vestibular problem that caused equilibrium loss, because of dehydration and malnutrition. He was a mess, terribly disorientated and no one would never ever adopt him. So I took him in and met my master. I confirmed that disability is a concept made up by humans. I am so amazed by his willingness to adapt to a totally new lifestyle, by his endless joy and laughter, yes!!, laughter!!! And by his patience, when he butts against obstacles or gets stuck under the chair. He inspired me to learn more about canine dementia, sundown syndrome and brain games, and eventually he encouraged me to create this very project Safe Haven. Topo is the lucky one. But there are so many strays out there and though they have learned to defend themselves while they are still young, becoming deaf, blind and confused altogether, is not the best combination to survive in the street. Thank you so much for your support, for opening your heart for the most vulnerable oldies and for being an important part of Safe Haven.
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