with JoyceHo...and BushBush

Joyce called ... and we talked like we always used to ... it's bittersweet.

Joyce told me that she have decided to give BushBush away. Well, Wilson had bought BushBush since he was a month old puppy, and BushBush had always been a mischievous, hyper-active and attention seeking baby. You see, BushBush was not allowed to be in the house ever since he reached 3 months old. He was not toilet trained, and Joyce didn't want his fur to drop in the house. So, BushBush was bounded at the main compound since then...Due to this, he never really got the attention, love and care very much as a puppy. That's why whenever he's unleashed, he would run amok around the house. He would jump and run happily to you, and he will softly bite your hands or legs. Everyone thinks he is so out of control. But thinking of it now, it was just a way of him to show affection, and he was just as happy as he could be when he can finally run around without boundaries....

Now that Joyce got a better paid job at Kepong, Joyce finds that it's beyond her abilities (strength and time wise) to take care of BushBush. Joyce had loved BushBush very much too, even though it was her intention to keep him leashed. Joyce's love is from another way round - taking good care of his hygiene, ensuring plenty of water and adequate food at all times. Bathes BushBush every weekend without fail, and cleans up his 'mess' after every business done. It's just that Joyce need to keep him tied up. That's all.

However, the saddest part is, no one else would have given Joyce any cooperation to take care of BushBush when Joyce is out for work. And this job of hers at Kepong requires more time to travel, which means leaving home early and getting back late at night. Human can take care of themselves, I mean that 2 notorious PIG - Wilson and Wayne, but BushBush just couldn't reach for his own food or drinks whenever he needs to. And there will be no one to clean him up, because the 2 PIGs wouldn't care at all.

So Joyce had to decide to give BushBush away....to the SPCA. Knowing this, Joyce's neighbor, Aunty Doris suggested that Joyce gives BushBush to her bro-in-law instead. That Uncle stays at Yulek, and he already owns a dog currently, but is getting old and may leave him soon. So I guess he's trying to get a new dog to accompany him too. Uncle said he doesn't mind that BushBush is not toilet trained as he devoted to teach him that. And Aunty Doris said this Uncle never leashes his ol'time friend (his current dog). Uncle likes to let dogs have activities freely on their own....

Hearing this, I so wish that this Uncle genuinely wants to take good care of BushBush. I mean, looking back, BushBush had been a victim of irresponsible owner (Wilson) who got him out-of-fun. BushBush was leashed most of the time, and yet they are despising the dog for being hyper-active whenever BushBush becomes excited when let go free. In fact, BushBush had never done anything wrong. It was those human that wronged him - for not giving him the care and love he needed. But I can feel that BushBush had never complained a single thing. He still wags his tail every time you're home, he still hopes you'd set him free soon....

And yes, maybe now, BushBush wish finally comes true. He's free.....to a new owner which seemingly much better than Wilson...and this is my only hope. I hope that Uncle can really dedicate more love to BushBush...more attention BushBush ever needs, and I'm sure, very sure that BushBush would love Uncle in return, unconditionally....

Guardian Angels, yen is making a wish now. A prayer that BushBush is moving on to a better, loving life...



BushBush will be taking his first step into a new life on this Saturday 22-May-2010...BushBush, it's been great to know you. Hope you'll remember me too. Muaks.