THE Greyhound that was saved from the Durban harbour last week has found a loving home with Parkhill resident, Dr Kerry Easson. The shy animal, initially nicknamed Sea Dog, has been dubbed Speedo by his new owner.
On Sunday, 31 August a supply boat crew spotted the four-year-old canine swimming outside of the Durban harbour, between the north and south pier. At first they thought it was a seal, but soon realised that it was a desperate pooch paddling for his life.
The boat’s skipper, Quinton Shooter, and his crew quickly leapt into action, and after several attempts managed save the exhausted hound from a watery grave.
Lamont Hitchings, the owner of the boat, took the tired, traumatised and soaking dog home, and promptly contacted local non-profit organisation (NPO), Project Dog, for assistance. Project Dog strives to home dozens of dogs every month.
The NPO’s Kim Samuels soon collected Speedo and immediately shared his story via email and social media. As fate would have itEasson was forwarded the email and immediately connected with his story.
“We already had two Greyhounds and were considering getting another. When I read the email I knew that he was the one. It was one of those things that happened at the right time,” said Easson.
According to Easson, who is also a local vet, Speedo has lived a difficult life. “He has a lot of old scars. The fur around his neck has been worn away. I suspect that he had been tied up for a while. Within a month his hair will have grown back and he will look beautiful,” she said.
When asked how a dog could have ended up in the Harbour, Easson stated that the sea was too rough for him to have swum out on his own. “He either fell off the pier or ended up in the ocean in a more sinister way. I think it is going to be a mystery forever,” she said.
Sea dog saved from watery grave
Parkhill resident, Kerry Easson, has adopted the Greyhound rescued from the Durban harbour.
