MATTY is one of the victims of the so-called „pet culture” so typical of the Hungarian countryside.
The story goes back to the end of the year 2020 when 3 puppies came into our care from a countryside farm. The puppies were about to be sold at the local market. According to the owner, the puppies would be definitely given only to „good homes” because, of course, they „love dogs”…
As it happens, on 22nd April 2021 we drove that way again, to the very same farm and counted altogether 11 (uncastrated!) dogs on the property. There was no fence around the property, therefore, some of the dogs were chained, some of them virtually lived in the street. Out of them 3 were just „running somewhere on the road” at the time, so we were able to bring „only” 8 dogs away . The 8 dogs are: Penny, Preston, Lynette, Presley, Pether, Parker, Phyro and Page. The catching of the other 3 dogs, Madge, Madison and MATTY, required some more organising, so they only came into our care a few weeks later.
Luckily, MATTY's past hasn't left a deep impression in him. Out of the 3 dogs he was the most open and the friendliest one. Already on the day they arrived at the shelter he was coming to us, cuddled up to us with ears flattened and since then he has totally eased up. He wants to be near people in every moment and at any price now. He's a very kind, enthusiastic, calm, peaceful and easy-to-manage little dog. His relationship with other dogs is also perfect.
During our impromptu cat test (that is conducted in a small room full of cats) he did not show any interest in the felines. However, because both parties were experiencing a new situation it is not fully guaranteed that he will be completely cat-friendly in other situations as well.
His heartworm test result on 9th June 2021 came back negative.
He’s been adopted. 23.07.2021 (J)
