Christmas is the time of year when people are reminded of the importance of sharing details with those who deserve it. That’s why the Canines Trust Ireland Relocation Centre in Dublin made sure that no homeless dogs were left without a Christmas present.
In December, hundreds of toys were donated to the shelter, but instead of giving each dog a Christmas present, the staff was asked to pick their favorite. The shelter posted on Facebook:
“This year, we gathered gift donations from our shelter’s staff and partners, lined them up, and gave the dogs at our Relocation Center the opportunity to pick their own Christmas present.”
The shelter’s task force began by gathering all of the toys in one room and arranging them on the floor, then letting each dog enter the room and choose their own Christmas present. The toys featured a variety of characteristics, including being spherical, squishy, loud, and larger. Some dogs chose their toy right away and rushed around the room with it, while others took a bit longer to decide, rummaging through all of the toys to find the best match.
Max, another dog, took the “try everything” method, combing through each toy until he picked his favorite Christmas present. Kenneth discovered the squeak in his toy and went about the room creating various noises, while Tiny, a lovely chihuahua, discovered a small green bone that was perfect for him.
Buddy was frantically searching the room for a loud toy, which he eventually found and swallowed as he escaped. Esme, a joyful puppy, sprang onto the sofa and tossed her new toy into the air as soon as she discovered her ideal Christmas present.