YASSOU the rescued half dead puppy

Through animals, I am blessed to have met some superb people.  Recently I met a lovely couple by the name of Kerstin and Bastian, who were on holiday here in Ermioni, Greece.  They found a half dead puppy and needed help urgently, because it had to be treated, and they were definitely taking it back home with them.  They had little money, had written to many organisations, begging for help, but sadly no-one responded except a kind lady by the name of Gaby.  Later, I learnt that Gaby was part of a German animal welfare associated, whose focus was on castrations of strays here in Greece.  At the time, little did I realise that this lady would be helping me at a later date.  

I was saddened to learn that only one person responded to their plea, but this was harsh reality. I will never know why, but there must be many reasons. Because YASSOU was only a puppy, he couldn't have his rabies vaccination.  This would have to be done in Germany.  So the vet got the passport prepared, gave first injection and gave him a medical examination.  Because of the airlines requirements in terms of size of bag/box for cabin, YASSOU couldn't fly back with them either.  He spent a further couple of days in Athens and flew back cargo, in a suitable box, which I had here.

Kerstin and Bastian named this little puppy YASSOU.  Why?  Because Yassou in Greek means 'Hello'.  They saw this puppy looking at them, saying 'Yassou, please pick me up and take me home', which is what they did.  I became involved because of the location.  Sadly there was no contact from this couple until the Saturday, by which time, we only had 20 minutes to get little YASSOU to the vets.

Everything is possible where strays are concerned.  The love, care and determination, shown by this wonderful German couple, to get this puppy back to Germany was so inspirational.  So many abandoned dogs/cats/kittens/puppies, yet there is an army of people out there in the world, who could do so much more, to help the plight of these helpless innocent souls.

YASSOU was definitely in the right place at the right time.  A new life has opened up for him.  He landed in Berlin on the 20 August '13.  Such a happy outcome for YASSOU.

"Happiness is a warm puppy" ~ Charles M. Schulz

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