February 2005, Woodrock Animal Rescue received a call that would change the life of one very special canine. Father Fidgeon, Priest of a parish in Linden, Johannesburg was embarking on a journey to find a companion and thus it was most fitting for this kind soul to adopt a rescue dog. As soon as Woodrockanimalrescue received the call, he was invited to meet Emily an Alsation cross and the rest was history, it was love at first sight!.
8 years on and the Priest and his "shadow" (Emily) still go everywhere together. Naturally, Emily attends mass 4 times a day and her curious and soulful eyes hint that perhaps she is taking in more then just the sights,smells and sounds around her! Like clockwork, at the close of service, Emily proceeds down the aisle to receiver her regular pats and treats. Her devotion to Father Fidgeon has also seen Emily attending her share of weddings, christenings and funerals. She is a constant gentle creature in the house of the Almighty.
In their free time, Emily absolutely loves the car and revels in the excitement of being with her "dad". It was evident from the start that she was the perfect pet.Emily is gentle with children and social within the congregation. She illustrates only the best manners and behaviour and has never tried to venture out of the church gates.Father Fidgeon is equally devoted to Emily, last year the lass tore a ligament that was expertly repaired by Fanie Naude after an animal ambulance was called to her aid. Apart from this, the loved lady is fortunate to have general good health apart from an eye condition that is controlled with daily medicated drops. She is kept in superb condition with beautiful teeth as testament to this.
This pure love and commitment to man's best friend is a far cry from Emily's life 9 years ago. Discovered by Dee Tyler- a committed animal lover and activist, Emily was being held in an animal shelter. Due to constraints, this poor girl was earmarked by a laboratory for animal testing. Immediately Dee contacted Woodrockanimalrescue to enquire if Estelle and Nicholas would take her into the pro life shelter and give her an alternative fate and ultimately a second chance.
Woodrockanimalrescue would like to use this as an opportunity to pay tribute to the wonderful Father Fidgeon, a man who can only be described as completely devoted to any "under dog". He has also most appropriately been photographed by "HELLO" magazine, the layout depicting his previous canine friend staring at the Father whilst he gives a sermon. An international wonderful soul. Fittingly, the Irish Priest will be celebrating Emily's 9th birthday on Saint Patrick's day! She most certainly got the luck of the Irish!
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