This is Candy, our new foster girl. She came all the way from Taiwan to stay with us…really! The good folks at TUAPA, a rescue organization in Taichung City, co-ordinated the transport of 3 Golden Retrievers, a Doberman, a Collie and a Shepherd puppy all the way to Los Angeles. Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue has placed Mei Mei, Patrick and Candy in foster homes so they can acclimatize to their new living situations. Here’s a blurb from TUAPA about their situation:
TUAPA is an animal shelter that is located in Taichung City, Taiwan. Currently at the shelter they house close to 1000 dogs and cats. The shelter was created due to the overwhelming amount of abandoned and unwanted street dogs and cats. We do not know all of the stories behind the dogs and cats that call TUAPA, home.
Taiwan is a small country with a huge problem. Like many other countries, we suffer with a large volume of street animals that do not have a place to call home. TUAPA’s main mission is organizing massive trap neuter and release clinics across the island. With the amazing efforts of volunteers, donations and international support, TUAPA is the leading forefront in spay and neuter projects.
In the past three years, TUAPA has ventured into the world of giving dogs a second chance overseas. As a rescue organization we understand that there are pressing needs for homes of unwanted animals at your local shelter. We are focusing on shipping dogs that are unable to get homes within Taiwan. There are many dogs that need specialized medical attention that only western countries can provide. TUAPA also has limited access to humane euthanasia options. We have to start somewhere to help the street dogs/cats.
With International recognition, TUAPA hopes to open the doors, not only to potential new homes for the street dogs/cats of Taiwan, but to also unite countries who are all trying to help save the lives of these unwanted gems.
After flying 6,789 miles in 12 hours, the pups were met at LAX airport by volunteers who took them to their new foster homes…after a gigantic pee. Candy came home with us and was overwhelmed by practically everything. She didn’t sleep very much because of jet lag and was up at dawn to check out her new world. Candy is really sweet and very affectionate. She was found abandoned at the side of a road in the mountains. Everything is different for Candy now and we will help her adjust to life in America.
Oh Candy – how lucky you are and you probably don’t even know it yet. You are a very sweet looking girl and we hope you will enjoy America! You could not have been given better foster parents than these guys!
Stephanie, Gracie & Madison
We really admire you folks who foster. That’s a tough job.
We hope all those dogs flown in will get a loving home.
Ohhh…you always get the cutest Goldens! I’m very impressed that they went to such great lengths to be sure she gets a good home.
Hey M&S, What a beautiful girl Candy is. Can she bark in Chinese? You’ve got a pretty international homestead going now. Candy couldn’t have been more fortunate than to have drawn youse guys as a foster home. We hope that she finds a very caring and loving forever home real soon. We have a close friend in a position to influence these sort of things but then you probably know him too.
– TBH
It’s so soul warming to know that there are hoomans so heart gifted.
I’ll keep saying this! Paws up to TUAPA, too.
She is so adorable! :)
I’m starting to feel that we should live in America…
:)
Love
Pipa
ohh candy is so sweet!
good luck in your new foster home! :)
licks Pu
Oh my gosh she is just beautiful and what a smile she has. I am just so happy that she has you all to take care of her while she awaits her forever home. I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter!
Sending lots of big warm hugs to y ou all from all of us,
Barbara & the gang in SC
What an Easter story. So many people involved to save doggies like Candy. We hope this beautiful girl finds a wonderful forever home very soon. Hugs and Licks,
xo Sammie
That story just breaks my heart. Candy is a beautiful girl. I’m so glad she’s with you to help her adjust to the American way of life. Good luck to her in finding her forever home!
Welcome to America, Candy! You’re a beautiful girl! What an amazing story of your trip! Don’t worry – you’re with patient, loving people and you’ll have lots of fun here – you’ll see!
Happy Easter!
Your pals,
Joey and Zeke
Candy has such a sweet face!! Thank you again for doing what you are doing. Being a foster parent is just one step in huge the process of making this a better place for dogs!!
I just posted a comment but somehow it doesn’t allow me to post…
Just want to wish Candy good luck and hope she’ll find a new home soon.
Love,
Homer