Vet Cage: Albert - Sweet Staffie Gent

[shelleymarie]

Please say a gentle hello to Albert

Albert has arrived at CDH as a stray, and although he's not entirely sure what's going on, he certainly knows a good bed when he sees one!

Albert was a quiet as a mouse during Saturday's induction, and was quite happy to sit with the vols and have a little snooze! He was very content just minding his own business, and when he wasn't having a rest he was plodding around the car park trying to make sense of his new surroundings. He wasted no time trying to figure things out and get to know the vols. That's the way, Albert!


Although he's a very calm and placid boy, Albert is still adjusting to his new surroundings. He's not arrived in the best of conditions, his nails were in a dreadful state and he's on the skinny side - that's no way for an older gent to be spending his retirement years.

He must be very confused right now, and as we don't know his story we can only assume that he's missing his family and wondering how he ended up in such a strange environment. Kennels can be loud and are certainly no place for an older dog like Albert, so he's spending his time in the vet cages- if you're interested in seeing him please ask for him! He's a very sweet boy and will have you swooning over him in no time!

Towards the end of the day, our vols went to check on Albert and they were treated to one of the sweetest surprises I think I've ever seen...

That's right, folks, Albert climbed into the nearest box and made himself his own bed. He must be a bit of a Goldilocks, as he had to find the bed that was just right for him!


If his owners don't come to claim him, he will be available for rehoming from the 29th of April.

If you have any questions or would like more information on Albert, please phone the Dogs' Home: 029 2071 1243 or visit Cardiff Dogs' Home, Westpoint Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, open 7 days a week, 10.30 - 4pm (6.00pm on Mondays and Thursdays).

[eve1984]

Sweet old man  have to say he broke my heart on Saturday   Kennels are no place for such an old dog, the good thing is now he will get all the love and care he needs x

[Becky]

Sadly, Alberts owners wont be coming for him and he has been signed over to the Home. Absolutely heartbreaking that at the age of 18, he has found himself abandoned

[charliblogs]

They don't deserve him then. 
Absolutely shocking. 

The oldies are the best... We will give you all the love you need Albert until your forever family find you x

[caggy]

Poor old boy, how heartbreaking to find himself homeless at his stage in life! People can be so cruel! Fingers crossed he finds his final furever home really soon, bless his heart x

[Baglady]

It is with unbearable sadness that we share this news.

Albert was taken to our vets today as planned. The examination and tests were thorough, but the news was devastating. Albert had end-stage liver failure. Although he was extremely brave when they examined him, the vets concluded that he was, in fact, in considerable pain which could not be eased with drugs, or with all the love in the world. So we whispered our goodbyes, held his paw tenderly, stroked his soft cheeks, and allowed him to slip peacefully to sleep.

We will never know exactly why Albert decided, on Thursday evening, to leave his 'home' and wander the streets. Perhaps he knew, perhaps he didn't want to die unloved, perhaps he thought no-one would even notice he had gone. The vets told us at most he would have had days to live, and they would have been painful, frightening days.

When we set up Albert's bed in the vet room, we left his cage door open, so he could potter around. There was an old cardboard box on the floor, with a few Friends tees and hoodies, and two boxes of 'I wanna be your dog' Beer. That was Albert's chosen place. It was as if knew he had to find us before he died, that he would be loved, that he would have one last chance to wander around a garden, with soft grass under his paws, the sun shining down on him, loving hands, soft voices, tender caresses...that he wouldn't die unloved, in pain, frightened and alone.

Rest easy Albert, you have broken our hearts, but we would not have loved you less to spare ourselves the pain of losing you

[shell17]

RIP lovely boy :-(

[Becky]

Heartbreaking x Sleep tight Albert x

[eve1984]

Sleep tight lovely boy   Run free xx

[rotterdam82]

Sorry I couldn't help you Albert.
But it was an absolute pleasure to spend some time with you.
No more pain no mate just mooch about and have fun.
Peace and love mate xx

[jenc]

A dogs intuition never fails to amaze me, this fella obviously sought out the comfort of the good folk. Sleep well sweetheart x

[stefano]

Death is only the existence oblivion.

Dying is only not to be seen, not to have loved, nor being loved.

We've seen you, Albert, we loved you and were loved by you.

For this you will always live in our hearts swollen with tears tonight.

A castle may be worth nothing and a cardboard box may contain the rare treasure of a precious life.

Go now, run happy, the other angels are waiting for you

[poppyangel]

So terribly sad. Thankfully he was surrounded by caring, lovely people when he went. I'm sure he felt safe and loved. RIP lovely angel. Sx

[adam82]

R.I.P hansome boy. Run Free & you were loved by all CDH family at the end. Sweet dreams x

[belle]

Such beautiful photos of this gorgeous old boy. Thank goodness he found love at the end.