Milo – our “Beagle”
Living on a small island as we do – it is not easy to get “special breed” dogs. So just as I was about to pay €1,500 to a UK Breeder and arrange to visit the UK to choose our Beagle and fly him home here to Cyprus when – the email pinged and there was a message saying “are you still looking for a Beagle?” I went straight back – eh yes please! – his name is Milo, he is 11 months old, he doesn’t bark or bite, he gets a bit mad for 5 minutes every day, he was in a car accident, but has 3 good legs! We are leaving the island next month and are looking for a good home for him. We live in a flat in Nicosia and would like Milo to have good owners and a little more space. How much do you want for the 3 legged Beagle – I asked – oh let’s say €100? Being a Scot – I quickly figured out that a 3 legged Beagle at €100 might be a better deal than €1,400 for an extra good leg.
I was sat waiting in my car in Nicosia when around the corner came Milo – tugging like a tug boat – followed quickly by Lucy his owner and her boy friend trying to keep up. I said hello Milo as he sped past me to the nearest tree and smartly did his business. Lucy told me about his accident and operation. I think the leg might heal over time she said. Not wanting to loose a bargain I said yes – I was happy to pay €100 for a 3 1/2 legged Beagle.