Tues 18th July: Staying dry

Minty and Waldo are best friends now

I didn't even attempt to go across to Hong Kong Island today knowing that it would be a waste of time trying to do anything or get anywhere, and definitely not wanting to bring any more puppies back to Lamma.  In fact I'm hoping to find a foster home for Minty and now-called Waldo, the fifth sharpei-cross puppy, who have become good friends but need more space than their current table top home.  Minty's pink skin is now looking more of a grey shade as the hair is starting to grow back and it won't be long before she has a full covering.  What's left of her original coat shows that she's black with a white chest and paws, and although she was very timid and withdrawn when she first arrived Waldo has made a huge difference to her life. In fact I spend too much time watching them playing so sweetly together, just wishing that they had a bigger space.

Corey

We have a few labradors and golden retrievers at our Tai Po Homing Centre, not all of them the easiest dogs despite what most people think about those breeds, but their behaviour issues are specific.  By that I mean they are lovely in every way except one, such as Milo not being good with small dogs even though he's very friendly with people.  Our long-term labrador, Hugo, is also great with people but doesn't like bicycles so he's difficult to walk in an area where bikes are common. Corey wasn't too good with other dogs when he first arrived, no doubt due to a lack of socialisation, but he improved a lot over time and today he won his freedom and a new life.

Toro and Cara are still waiting

Our two ex-breeder chocolate labradors have no behaviour issues at all and are totally sweet and loving ladies, but they are still waiting to be chosen if anyone can give one a home, if not both.

Syrup is the lighter colour

Another small foster dog also had her adoption confirmed today, and Syrup officially became ex-HKDR Scooter's sister.

There's often a rush of interest when new dogs arrive, especially the small ones, and that was the case with Mandy.  However she's still with us, and the sweetest - and tiniest - girl.

Mini Mandy

Surely someone would love Cara?