Pascal, the little mongrel dog
From the perspective of Gut Aiderbichl
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Many dogs have found a home at Gut Aiderbichl in the last 20 years. They were taken in at the sanctuary, because their owners no longer wanted them, because they were strays, because no dogs are allowed in the new rented flat, because they sometimes only had three legs left or were found wandering around somewhere on the side of the road. All these dogs live on the Aiderbichl farms, because animal-loving people have looked.
Dogs are animals of a special kind
People take a dog for a variety of reasons. In the best case, the dog is a family member who is given respect, love and a lot of time. In the worst case, they "simply" live, get their food and when there is no other way out, they are abandoned, given away or put to sleep.
Dogs are not a means to an end against loneliness or lack of exercise. They are also not mediators in relationship crises. They are fellow creatures, members of the family unit and want to be a companion to us. A dog needs at least two hours a day with its owner: to play, to cuddle and above all to go for a walk in the woods or something similar.
Pascal, the little mongrel dog
A few months ago, a lady called the administration and told us that she had got a "new" dog from her daughter. This new dog and the old Pascal, who was already almost 11 years old, did not get along with each other. The landlord was stressed, because dogs bark when they communicate with each other... We agreed to take Pascal in and wanted to pick him up the next day. In the evening, however, we got a call that the lady didn't want to give Pascal away after all. The next day she wanted to bring him herself. Then, again she didn't. We were supposed to fetch him. Finally, we picked up little Pascal at the main station in Salzburg.
Pascal was very sad at first, but now he already feels very comfortable
How does little Pascal feel?
Dogs are personalities with feelings and character. Pascal is around 11 years old, and has spent many years with his owner. Now, he finds it hard to feel absolutely happy in the group of Mira, Champ and the other seniors. Maybe, he feels like an old dog who had to make room for a young dog and leave...But there is light at the end of the tunnel, because Pascal is currently building a special relationship with a Gut Aiderbichl dog carer who takes him to her home every evening. May he have many more harmonious, loving days in his life.
Sincerely, your Gisela
"I found that in deep sorrow one gets strength from the quiet, devoted companionship of a dog that no other source can give you". (Doris Day)
