Chief survived being hit by a car and made it through surgery for a serious leg injury. More than a year later, this affectionate rescue dog is facing a different kind of wait: finding someone to take him home.
His injured leg has healed beautifully, but Chief remains at Woodrock Animal Rescue, watching week after week as his friends leave with their new families.
He is still there, watching the gate and hoping the next car is for him.
Now approaching three years old, Chief needs an adult home where he can enjoy an active lifestyle, plenty of companionship and, finally, a family of his own.
Chief’s journey started with a serious injury
Chief arrived at Woodrock Animal Rescue after being hit by a car.
His leg was seriously injured and required surgery, leaving his future uncertain.
Today, his physical recovery is behind him.
In the year since, however, Chief has remained at the shelter waiting to be adopted.
Despite his cheerful nature and personality, he has spent more than a year as a shelter resident while watching other animals find homes.
What is Chief like?
Chief is affectionate, energetic and highly intelligent.
Approaching three years old, he still has plenty of youthful enthusiasm and particularly enjoys playtime and training.
His eagerness to learn is also one of the qualities that stands out to the people caring for him.
Ask anyone at Woodrock and they will tell you: Chief always tries a little harder.
He would thrive in an adult home that suits his active nature and gives him plenty of companionship.
More than 500 animals call Woodrock home
Chief is one of more than 500 animals currently at Woodrock Animal Rescue.
The Gauteng non-profit, pro-life animal shelter has been rehabilitating and rehoming animals since 1992.
Founded by Nicholas and Stella Meldau, Woodrock cares for dogs and cats as well as donkeys, pigs, chickens, rabbits, geese and goats.
Their work focuses on homeless, abused, neglected, injured and unwanted animals.
Woodrock is also behind Paws @ Work, which brings pet therapy into the corporate world, and the Woodrock Cat Café, where visitors can enjoy coffee alongside kittens.
How to adopt Chief
After recovering from his injuries and spending more than a year waiting, Chief is ready for his next chapter.
He needs someone willing to see him as more than a dog behind a shelter gate.
For adoption enquiries, contact Woodrock Animal Rescue at adoptions@woodrockanimalrescue.co.za or call 082 925 3133 / 082 682 7262.
Let’s get Chief home.
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