Mon 21st Aug: Back to my usual routine

Stan, male, around 6 years

It was back to my usual routine today, and that meant a Monday visit to AFCD followed by Acorn with the three new young puppies I had taken out, as well as the two ex-breeder dachshunds.  The female, Zita, had a microchip so we could confirm her age at four years, while the male, Stan,  had no chip so Dr Tony estimated his age to be around six, and as they are almost identical the chances are that he is the female's father.  They are both very nice dogs but Zita is in season and Stan has a large hernia that needs to be fixed when he is desexed on Friday.  Of course Zita's condition has made her extremely attractive to the only other entire male in the Homing Centre, Carter, and on the positive side it's given him an interest in life and a new hobby.  We're keeping Zita separate but Carter can see and smell her, and is very excited at the prospect of getting his paws on her (not going to happen, sorry). 

Zita, female, 4 years

Jolene is a very sweet girl 

Jolene the bulldog has a very long list of heath problems, and that's before knowing what's going on inside.  She has heartworm so the entropian and desexing surgeries can't be done yet, and she also has hideous skin problems which need to be sorted out before anything else.  The poor girl is in a wonderful foster home so this is the best compensation for her past life.  I really can't wait to see the transformation, although it will be a long and hard road as she has so much that needs to be fixed. 

Participants and trainers (including dogs)

"Dogs and Babies: A Practical Guide" workshop last Saturday's workshop in the current series.  Dog Trainer Mabel Quan, who has specific qualifications in this field, shared her knowledge and helpful tips on how to prepare dogs to welcome the newborn baby.  Helen,  Lionel, son Siubo and their ex-HKDR dogs Ricky and Noggin also came to share their own experience and share practical solutions with all the parents-to-be.  

Thanks to Mabel and WOW pet store

Next Saturday's workshop is Basic Dog Grooming, which is already fully booked. It will be the last in this series, so thank you to all participants over the past weeks, not to mention WOW pet store for lending us the space.

It's not long now before our first big fundraising event of the year, "Diamond Dogs" Gala Dinner, and there are a few tickets still available if you would like to come along for a great evening of entertainment, fun and, of course, the opportunity to support HKDR.