A special goodbye

This is a special tribute post to Lady Tara. She was found a couple of months ago roaming the streets with a massive mammary tumour that had gone untreated for a considerable time. We do try not to judge at FPAR but there is no excuse for this amount of neglect whatever your circumstances.

Tara was found by the dog warden and served her time in the council pound, when after that she came into our care and one of our very special foster carers took her in. After a check up at the vets it was decided that the tumour had gone too far and could not be removed. It was a waiting game so Zoe, her lovely foster mum, gave this girl everything she could wish for and more. Wonderful walks, paddles in the sea, caravan holidays and lots of love.

Tara was an amazing girl. For someone that had been through so much she was the most loving dog you could wish to meet with such a zest for life.

Last weekend her health began to deteriorate and it became clear that her time had come.  Yesterday evening Zoe, Zara and their families said their goodbyes to Tara.

She has left a trail of broken hearts behind her and has touched so many people. Thank you Tara for being such a wonderful companion in your final weeks.