03/10/2026
I’ve got an update about Midge, and honestly, it’s one I’ve been dreading writing.
Midge has come back into our care, and we’re now looking for his forever foster.
I’m not going to pretend this one hasn’t hit me hard.
When Midge left, I genuinely believed we'd got it right. I let myself feel relieved for him. After everything he’s been through, I wanted so badly for him to finally be where he belonged. I wanted him settled, safe and loved, with rescue life behind him.
So when placements break down, there’s always a part of me that wonders what I missed.
Did I get something wrong?
Should I have read the situation better?
Should I have seen that it wasn't quite the right match?
That's the guilt that comes with rescue. Every time an animal comes back, you can't help but carry a bit of that weight yourself, even when you know deep down that not every placement is going to work.
The truth is, Midge is not your average puppy.
He's an absolutely wonderful little soul, but he comes with a few extra layers. He can find some situations difficult, he needs consistency, patience and understanding, and sometimes what looks right on paper just isn't the right fit in reality.
And I want to make something really clear.
Nobody has failed here.
Not Midge.
Not his foster.
His foster cared enough about him to be honest when things weren't working. That can't have been easy, but it was the right thing to do. Far better to speak up than struggle on and have everyone unhappy.
Sometimes people and dogs just aren't the right match, and that's okay.
What matters is that we listen when that happens and keep moving forward.
The hardest part for me is looking at Midge and knowing that once again, the stability I hoped I'd found for him has disappeared.
Because I know him.
I know the funny, chaotic, mischievous little boy who can make me laugh even on the most stressful rescue days.
I know the puppy who has fought through more than he ever should have had to.
I know the cuddles, the ridiculous antics, the cheeky face, and the way he worms his way into your heart before you've even realised it's happened.
He's not perfect.
But then none of us are.
What he needs is somebody who can see all of him, the easy bits and the challenging bits, and still say, "You're worth it."
Because he absolutely is.
So we're starting again.
And yes, I'm disappointed.
Yes, I'm questioning myself.
And yes, I hate that Midge is having to go through another change.
But what I won't do is give up on him.
He deserves the right home, not just the next home.
If you think you could offer Midge a forever foster home, please get in touch.
And if you can't, please share this post. The right person could be one share away.
I made a promise to this little boy a long time ago that I'd keep fighting for him until we found where he belongs.
And that's exactly what we're going to do. 💛
