Gina
A Labrador dog on her way to a darker world
From the perspective of an Aiderbichler
(geschrieben von Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Gina has a wonderful life ahead of her at the age of five. She was a breeding bitch and has now been relinquished. An examination at a veterinary clinic revealed that she is gradually losing her eyesight. Because a genetic defect could not be ruled out, she was taken out of breeding. What to do with a dog that is no longer of valueas a breeding dog?
At Gut Aiderbichl, many animals that have a problem with their eyesight have found a forever home. Even this handicap does not take away an animal’s will to live. It adapts to its life situation. For animals, it’s always about life, survival and the joy of living. And Gina has that, whether her eyesight is good or bad.
A name that flows like honey and has a great meaning
The meaning of Gina’s name is short, sonorous and unique, just like Gina herself. She is a unique, friendly, fun-loving dog.
Gina translates as “the queen”, “the farmer’s wife” and “the famous fighter”.
All three translations suit Gina. She is beautiful, uncomplicated and has won the battle. Animals that no longer perform – whether cows, laboratory animals, horses that no longer perform in sport or dogs that you no longer want to use for breeding – sometimes have only one right: to go.
Gina has conquered everyone around her
Gina has found her forever home at Gut Aiderbichl in Deggendorf. There she has won the hearts of the keepers and all the animals that cross her path every day.
Sandy, a mixed-breed dog who has been living in Deggendorf for almost two years, has become her good friend. She probably realises that something is not quite right with Gina’s eyes and signals “Just follow me”.
The carers love Gina because she is always friendly and gentle. She wags friendly, throws herself down and the best thing is probably when a human takes the time to scratch her tummy. Then she lies on her side, grabs the human hand with her paw and won’t let it go. As if she wanted to say “thank you” and “please keep scratching”.
Animals with disabilities have a right to life and respect
Are there only healthy people? No. Are there only straight trees? No. Are there only roses and lilies? No. Doesn’t everything that doesn’t conform to the healthy norm and the beauty norm have a right to life?
Man believes he is the crowning glory of creation and can determine everything. Not only humans are personalities, animals also have character and personality, but there are double standards.
Many blind horses, donkeys, rabbits and dogs have found a forever home at Gut Aiderbichl.
Our Archie, an Australian Shephard, weighed over 40 kg because he couldn’t get out of the flat to walk, and has now already lost almost 20 kg of body weight; Neema, his best friend, is paralysed in her back legs after a car accident and races around the yard in her “dog-Porsche”. Some of the dogs we rescued from the war zone in Ukraine are severely injured and traumatised – but they all have one thing in common: a will to live, a zest for life and, despite everything, they have not lost their love for people. They live as life allows them to. Healthy or sickly, strong or weak, as always. They live and enjoy their lives.
We will try to consult eye specialists with Gina to improve her vision. If this is not successful, I am sure that Gina will still enjoy living and will not want to be put down. She has friends: the animals and the people who love her as she is and who will never abandon her.
Simple to think about – Your Gisela
