Update 4th March 2013:

Our beloved Vito passed away from Heart Failure. He was abandoned before Christmas at a French Pound. He was old, partially blind and suffering from Heart Problems.

It was an open kennel – and he was outdoors – cold and confused. He was days away from being put to sleep – we could not allow that to happen – his picture touched our hearts and we felt we would try and give him a proper retirement.

With the help of Asso. Orfee (a french rescue) we pulled him, they arranged a foster for him while his paperwork was being arranged.

Here is his photo from the pound:

Vito at the vets on the day he was pulled from the pound:

The foster had cats – and we discovered that Vito loved cats. He was a sweet, gentle soul – he had no animosity towards anyone and he was happy to be warm and loved.

We arranged for him to come to the UK – he was in foster care here. He was the sweetest and easiest foster ever. He loved his food, loved his cuddles and was completely relaxed snoozing on the couch watching TV.

We fell in love with him the moment we saw him – and words cannot describe the sadness we feel at his passing. There was a family that was hoping to adopt him – he was a loved dog. He was surrounded by people that cared for him, and he passed away in the arms of people that loved him.

Fate smiled on us, for a brief period, Vito’s love was ours – a love we are so privileged to have known.

This artwork was created for Vito:

Vito was abandoned in a french pound just before Christmas – he is old, mostly blind and has a heart arrhythmia. Yes, it is Christmas and sadly the old are thrown out to make room for the new puppy.

Vito’s only crime was being old – he is a sweet, calm dog that deserves a loving retirement home. He loves people and all he wants is cuddles, and to be near you.

He will make the right family a lovely companion. We are looking for a calm home, no children or young boisterous dogs – can you love a boy like him?

He would really blossom in a home that had lots of love and patience to help him regain his confidence. He is currently living with cats and is perfectly happy with them – we will be assessing him shortly for dogs. Vito is currently in foster in France and will arrive in the UK in January.

If you are interested in homing Vito and want more information – please do not hesitate to contact us.