EARNING HER TRUST IS SO REWARDING
Just a few months ago she was a stray with a coat so overgrown and matted she could barely see. Now Biscuit calls a four-bedroom house set in 50 acres, including woodland, a river and fields for horses, her forever home.
Life radically changed for the poodle when Sue and Ted Harding spotted her in our article and decided to adopt her.
The retired couple have been taking on oldies for years and couldn’t resist giving Biscuit a fresh start in Carmarthenshire.
‘These dogs have often been with one family all their life and suddenly they’re abandoned because they’re old,’ says Sue, 56. ‘It must be so confusing for them and I want to help.’
The moment the Hardings met Biscuit, who’d been saved by Hope rescue in Wales, they knew they’d made the right decision. ‘ She was adorable — so friendly!’ says Sue. ‘She went around saying hello to everyone then leapt on Ted’s lap for a cuddle.’
once home she quickly made friends with the Hardings’ other dog, Pip, a 12year- old rescued from romania, and won over her new owners even more.
‘She loves bounding around so much that it’s hard to believe she’s 14. She also loves to snuggle up with us in the evening and just adores playing with her toys.
‘I came into the living room the other day to see Ted dancing around with Biscuit playfully attacking his feet, thinking they were toys, and him trying not to spill his cup of tea!
‘She opens up more every day and just has the most beautiful nature. I think that happens when a dog trusts you and feels safe — she’s adorable.’