Sun 26th Feb: Life is full of surprises

Painter is so sweet she was impossible to resist

It wasn't that cold on the Whiskers N Paws terrace after all, and there were so many beautiful puppies to cuddle and snuggle with that the three hours passed very quickly.  There were a few lucky ones today, including sweet ex-Stanley Barracks puppy Painter who had already been in her home for a trial week, and adorable fluffy Saucer (with the extra toe on each back foot).   

I so rarely have time to spend with the puppies like this

Dougal and Dylan

Painter's brother, Dougal, came over from Tai Po for the afternoon and he is also a very sweet boy and well worth meeting if you're looking for a perfect family dog.  At four months these pups are the ideal age for adoption with young children, and according to Painter's family she was completely toilet trained and was clean even when she had a bout of diarrhoea and needed to ask to go out often and urgently.  That's a big bonus. 

Honey and Marble are already friends

Of the three siblings Wally, Emmy and Honey, Emmy was adopted by her foster family while Honey went to live with ex-HKDR Marble and Wally was taken for a trial today.  So that's been a very successful trio of lucky pups.  Take a look at this great set of photos by today's volunteer photographer Marco Lam Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) added 42 new photos to the album Puppy Adoption Day 26 February 2017.

I had no idea this bichon puppy would be coming

Five minutes away from Whiskers N Paws at our own Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre the new schnauzer girl, Mango, went to a home while we welcomed a ten month-old bichon frise puppy I'd been asked to take only as I was on my way to the puppy afternoon.  Of course we have a waiting list of potential adopters wanting young poodles or poodly types so I doubt this little guy will be with us for longer than a day, but it just demonstrates once again that we really never know who or what will be coming in at any given time. 

Senior golden retriever Lucas was on his way to a forever home when his foster family decided they couldn't bear to give him up, so he will be staying where he is and another older dog will have a chance instead. 

Lucas (centre) the day he arrived at his foster home

Thank you all for visiting us at the Pet Show! We had a great time meeting new and old two- and four-legged friends. If you missed it and still want to buy the latest Rudolph the Awesome T-shirt, our online sales will begin soon so stay tuned!
But the fun is not over yet..... 

This Saturday (March 4) will be our Central & Western District Pets Carnival -- a fun fair with games for kids and dogs, busking by singer-songwriter 姚嘉兒 Venus Yiu and education workshops. 
March 4 (Sat), 11am-5pm
Dog Park on Chung Kong Road, Sheung Wan (behind Central Police District Headquarters)
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/303380606731445/