Blu – In Foster – South West

A little of Blu’s story below,

Please join us in warmly welcoming the beautiful Blu to our GBSR family!

Blu is a 3-year-old female who has recently joined us under very emotional circumstances.

Her previous family, who loved her dearly, had to make the heart-breaking decision to surrender her to us. Some stories touch our hearts more deeply than others, and Blu’s is one of those.

Blu’s family reached out to us, wanting to explain their situation personally.

They were concerned that their words might not fully convey the depth of their feelings. Blu, a gentle giant at 41kg, lived happily with her sister from the same litter and two elderly Shih Tzus for three wonderful years.

Tragically, a freak accident occurred while Blu was playing with one of the Shih Tzus, resulting in a severe injury to the smaller dog.

This unexpected accident devastated Blu’s family. Despite their love for her, they were deeply worried about the safety of their smaller dog, who is now on the road to recovery but requires extensive care. Keeping Blu separated from her playmates was heart-breaking  for everyone involved, especially for Blu, who couldn’t understand why she was being kept apart. The sadness in her eyes was unmistakable.

Even after the little dog heals, Blu’s family realized that she wouldn’t be able to play and be herself around them. They felt it was unfair to keep her isolated and made the incredibly difficult decision to rehome her. This decision, though painful, was made out of love and concern for all their pets. They wanted to ensure Blu would find a safe and loving forever home, free from the risk of falling into the wrong hands.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Gayle and Roy Potter in the Midlands for stepping in to help this lovely girl. We can’t thank you enough for how you have supported her family with the handover and given them the assurances they needed to know that Blu will only have the very best care with us and only a perfect forever home.

This transition has been stressful for Blu, especially given her size and the current weather conditions, which put her at risk of heatstroke. Gayle and Roy are taking things slowly, ensuring Blu has her own space to decompress. Her previous owners, concerned about her comfort, even dropped off her favourite fan to help keep her cool.

Blu is an incredibly sweet and loving lady who has been through a lot. She has undergone BOAS and TPLO surgeries on both hind legs, which have significantly improved her quality of life. Our next challenge will be managing her weight, but that’s a journey we will embark on together.

Some stories stay with us forever, and Blu’s is certainly one of them.

Welcome, Blu! We can’t wait to see what wonderful adventures lie ahead for you!!