But the pair were finally brought together on Sunday during a touching reunion in County Clare on Sunday. Violetta sounded overwhelmed with emotion as Tasha jumped out of the crate to lick her owner’s face.It pays to be a lap dog. Three dogs (from First Class cabins!) survived the sinking of the Titanic – two Pomeranians and one Pekingese.
‘Please forgive me, I had no choice but to leave you,’ the grandmother told her dog.
Violetta was crying about leaving her 13-year-old pet behind the moment she got off the plane with her son and his wife.
But after hearing what had happened, charity worker Debbie Deegan, who helped get the family to Ireland, made it her mission to bring the pair back together.With the help of Violetta’s granddaughter, they managed to find the Romanian family who were looking after Tasha. After taking care of a load of red tape, Debbie’s friend John D’Arcy, from Waterford, fundraised to pay for a company to transport the dog as far as England.Focus on the Human-Animal Bond. “Dogs and cats have broken down the walls of our hearts. There haven’t been comparable domesticated species in 5,000 years.” For Dr. Becker, it’s clear that pets and people have evolved to benefit each other. He explains, “When you’re petting them, you both get this massive release of oxytocin, prolactin, dopamine, and a decrease in cortisol. It’s a reciprocal biochemical spa treatment.” As they age, it can be easy to take pets for granted. Make time for a little human-animal bonding every day.
On Saturday John travelled to Britain via ferry with dog handler Ser’anne Walsh for the last leg of the mission to bring Tasha to Ireland. ‘It’s been a very long journey for her – she has been on the road for two weeks – but what a wonderful happy ending to see Tasha reunited with Violeta today,’ Debbie told RTE.For Safety Keep Your Dog Restrained in the Car. I know that dogs love sticking their head out car windows – but it’s a dangerous habit. They’re at risk for being hit with debris, damaging their ears & there’s always the risk that they’ll see something & jump out. If you’re going to be driving over 20 mph it’s always recommended to have your dog restrained in the car.
It marked the end of a 12-day journey covering 1,800 miles across seven countries’ borders.
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‘When she saw granny she just completely lit up. All she started to do was this mad licking of Violetta’s face.’
Debbie, founder of youth charity Children With Love – told how Tasha was ‘a bit sore’ after spending four days in the back of a van, but was otherwise ‘grand’.‘We went back then to Violetta’s room and she was tucked up in the room with a blanket around her and the dog was just lying back in her arms, she added.
‘They really are best friends there’s no doubt about it. They’re an inseparable pair.’
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