CHARLIE, THE four-month-old puppy who was found in a North York dumpster near Yonge Street and Finch Avenue, was officially adopted on April 9.
The tiny Lhasa Apso was brought to Toronto Animal Services on March 26, after a janitor discovered his body, which had been left for dead, sealed in a box and wrapped in a plastic bag.
About a hundred applications were received by Animal Services. But one from the Collins family, who live in Northumberland County, stood out.
Their submission included a summary of each member of the family, including the cat and dog, and a poem about Charlie.
They arrived an hour early for their formal adoption interview, and the puppy went home with them that day.
“Charlie was adopted into a new permanent home where we know he will be loved and cared for the rest of his life,” said Fiona Venedam, supervisor at Toronto Animal Services.
It was at the centre that Charlie was nursed back to health, received vaccinations, got neutered and microchipped.
Charlie’s story now has a happily ever after, as he has 470 acres of property to call home.
“Charlie is such a special dog,” said his new owner Mark Collins. “He is so sweet and good-natured and is already a big part of our family. We want to help Charlie forget whatever ill treatment he suffered in the past. He is in good hands now.”
