Hagrid

Magical, handsome and, at 32kg, actually not that big (!) Hagrid’s story is a sad tale. Adopted from Romania, Hagrid lived with his family - mum, dad and border collie brother - perfectly happily for four years…..until Hagrid’s mum became pregnant. Hagrid took his job of protecting mum and baby very seriously (he is after all a guardian breed!) warning people to keep away and correcting his border collie brother when he got too excited. All this landed Hagrid in trouble and despite (or perhaps because of) his devotion, Hagrid’s family decided they couldn’t keep him anymore. Our behaviourist, Julian visited Hagrid in the home and can tell you that although Hagrid got it all a bit wrong, his intentions were entirely honourable. Now, after nearly 10 months in kennels, Hagrid has moved to a foster home where he is displaying some anxiety about his sudden change of surroundings. He comes in for love and then doesn’t quite know how to manage his emotions about it! There is no doubt it will t...