Sally's Daily HKDR Life: Mon 26th Sept: Already a long week

Monday 26 September 2016

Mon 26th Sept: Already a long week

Lamma dog Naomi

It's only the start of the week but I am already exhausted, and tired of having to deal with people and their issues, not to mention the wild boar crashing around at night and making the dogs bark.

There is an ongoing saga of a dog that was surrendered to us but which has turned into a real drama that may, at least, force AFCD to drag themselves and their antiquated systems into the current age. It seems that modern technology and all that it has to offer has yet to reach the AFCD Headquarters in Cheung Sha Wan, and plodding paperwork that takes months to pass from desk to desk is still the preferred method.

Then there is the case of two puppies who were fostered in March and subsequently had their adoptions confirmed but without any formal adoption paperwork signed, despite repeated reminders and requests. Finally, six months later, Cindy received a reply but not quite what was expected as it included a casual comment that one of the (now young adult) puppies would be dropped back to us as being no longer wanted. What? How can anyone think this is acceptable?

I had to take three of my adult Lamma dogs to see the vet: Bali, whose back legs are getting weaker as time passes, Safari to get his ears sorted and Naomi, who has always been a heavy panter during walks but today was very weak and for the first time didn't join the morning hike. We don't have a driver so I had to use a hire van, fortunately a regular who knows the route and is very helpful.

He hasn't got a name yet

I had to stop by at AFCD to get the newly surrendered bichon's license changed to my name and for him to have a rabies vaccination, and while there I picked up three new and very lovely puppies. They will join the others already with me and getting ready for next Sunday and hopefully a chance of a forever family. If you haven't seen the photos taken at Whiskers N Paws yesterday you can check them out here

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) added 140 new photos to the album Puppy Adoption Day 25 September 2016.

Then it was on to Acorn to see Dr Tony, and although there were no surprises as far as the other dogs were concerned it turned out that Naomi had a very low red cell count and may be far sicker than I thought. Tick fever is the most obvious cause but both she and Safari will have to go back on Tuesday for sedation and scanning (Naomi) and ear cleaning/minor surgery for Safari. I suggested that while he was asleep a few gallons of blood were taken as he's a very big boy and a perfect standby donor should Naomi (or any other dog) need a transfusion.

Now for the good news. Chihuahua Chico will be staying in his foster home, along with his now chihuahua "brothers", both of whom were also adopted.