Fri 30th Dec: Last 2016 chance for the puppies

Marla is the oldest of the pups-in-waiting

There wasn't much happening in the run-up to the New Year so it was a slow news day, although I'll hopefully have more to write about after Saturday's Whiskers N Paws puppy afternoon. Some of the pups are reaching that age when I have to start worrying, and there are so many youngsters who haven't even made their first appearances on the terrace yet, not to mention another litter waiting at AFCD which I'll have to take after the weekend. It's upsetting to have to say no to the many requests I get to take in litters of pups that are desperately in need of help, but there are really limits to the numbers we can reasonably expect to find homes for, not to mention having no space to put them all.

If nothing else, the pups love playing on the terrace

The most I can suggest to anyone who knows of dogs that are constantly reproducing is to try and get the adults desexed, starting with the females but including the males of course. The Hong Kong government has failed miserably in getting to grips with this most effective and sensible solution to the stray dog problem, and even prosecute the volunteers who spend their own time and money trying to do what they can themselves.  It's a totally bizarre situation that nobody with an ounce of intelligence is able to understand, but Hong Kong is so far behind when it comes to animal welfare that nobody should be surprised.

Chess

The puppies you can meet this Saturday at Whiskers N Paws are as follows, and they have all been in foster homes over the Christmas holidays.

Grace and Piper  

Chess 

Sparky

Trisha, Carter and Derek

Marla

Raisin

Tequila

The great thing about this is that the puppies become used to loving in a home environment and we can get to know their personalities from the reports and feedback we get. Like this one about Chess:

"This pup is like no other.  He adores a good belly tickle, a nap, a meetup with other dogs and people, big or small, a game of fetch, to chew on a toy, knotted rope or good old sock, all of which will keep him entertained for hours.  Chess is an incredible companion to have by your side as he will give you lots of kisses/licks, maybe a few gently nibbles, make you laugh at his excitement when he first sees you in the morning, and tons of unconditional love".

As an update on last Saturday's lucky dogs, both Goofy and Olive are settling in and I hope to have further good news before too long.  It was a very long wait for Olive but in the end I think she found the perfect home so it was worth it, and once again we have a great foster to thank for taking care of her so well.

Olive and Barry (ex-HKDR Gunner)

Derek, Trisha and Carter