Five collies belonging to the late Con Herbert, a well-known figure in Freemount for his love of Irish music and his role as principal of Freemount National School, are looking for new homes following his sudden passing.
Pauline’s Rescue in Cork has launched an appeal to find loving homes for the five dogs, who came into its care at the beginning of September.
Initially unsettled and confused by the significant changes in their lives, the dogs have made remarkable progress over the past two months thanks to the patience and care of the rescue team.
The five collies, Fluff, Heidi, Patjoe, Fly and Rosie, are now ready to begin a new chapter.
Fluff and Heidi are the two older females, while Rosie is a three-year-old. Patjoe is a seven-year-old male, and Fly is four. The three females are described as petite, smaller collies, with the two males being slightly bigger.
Each has received veterinary attention, including vaccinations, worming and dental treatment. All have also been neutered or spayed, with the exception of Fluff, who has yet to be spayed.
The rescue says the dogs could potentially be rehomed together, in pairs or individually, depending on the circumstances and suitability of prospective homes.
Alongside the rehoming appeal, the rescue is also seeking financial assistance to help cover the veterinary expenses associated with caring for the five dogs.
Their treatment has placed considerable pressure on the organisation’s funds, and donations from those who knew Con, as well as members of the wider community, would be greatly appreciated.
Pauline’s Rescue is appealing to the public to share the dogs’ story and help find them the secure, loving homes they deserve following the loss of their owner.
Anyone interested in offering one of Con’s five collies a home, or wishing to contribute towards their veterinary bills, is asked to contact Pauline’s Rescue through its Facebook page.
