Adopting a puppy, especially after losing a beloved dog, is a reason to celebrate. While the heartache of your pet crossing the rainbow bridge will never fully fade, opening your heart and home to a dog in need can be a beautiful way to celebrate the life of your pup who passed and help you in the grieving process. That’s why we’re so happy for Her Royal Highness, Queen Camilla, with the news she’s adopted a puppy from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
The Queen’s other dog, Bluebell, was also adopted from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
@gbnewsQueen Camilla has revealed she has a new eight-week-old puppy during a visit in Kent. Speaking to locals, the Queen said the rescue dog was named Moley, because he ‘looks just like a mole.’ #QueenCamilla #RescueDog #RoyalNews #GBNews♬ original sound – GB News – GB News
The Daily Mail reports, “A Battersea spokesperson said, ‘We’re pleased to confirm that Battersea has recently rehomed an 8-week-old Jack Russell Terrier cross female puppy, called Moley, to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen has long been a supporter of Battersea’s work and has previously rehomed two rescue dogs from our charity.’”
The Queen’s other rescue dog, a Jack Russell Terrier named Beth, who passed last November, was also an adoption from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
The article goes on to say, “Bending down to stroke Fergie the Labrador the Queen remarked about how ‘affectionate’ guide dogs are.
‘I’ve just got a new puppy, he’s 8 weeks old,’ she told owner Susan Mason, 66, who is partially-sighted.
When Ms. Mason asked what breed she is, the Queen laughed and said: ‘You may well ask, a bit of everything. It’s a rescue dog. It’s called Moley – it looks just like a mole.’
It’s understood that Moley is female and was born on Boxing Day, and her mother is half Jack Russell, half unknown – while her father’s breed is also unknown.”
Moley is such an adorable name, and I’ll bet Bluebell is so happy to have another pup to run around with! Losing a pet is so tough, and I think that if our pets could speak to us from across The Rainbow Bridge, they’d want us to give our love to another deserving animal and provide them with a forever home. If you’re unable to adopt another pet you may want to consider volunteering at your local shelter or rescue.
The Battersea Dog and Cats Home was established in 1860 and you can learn more about the rescue by visiting their website.
