Sun 20th Aug: Another returnee urgently needs a new home

It was another scorcher and a busy afternoon at the small Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, something which can be a problem every Sunday when there's really no space for too many visitors.  If at all possible we do suggest that potential adopters come during the week, or even on a Saturday, due to the crush and the fact that Iris can't deal with everyone's questions at the same time.  Apologies to anyone who wanted to know more about the dogs but couldn't get the answers, and please do email iris@hongkongdogrescue.com, or come back any other time.

Middie found her family today

Middie the pom was adopted from Ap Lei Chau, with Trafford going for a trial and poodle Jolly's adoption being confirmed.  Jolly was the one I called the Dashboard Poodle when I took him from AFCD and he spread himself out across the front of the van, and like almost all poodles he has his behaviour issues.  However he seems to really like being in this home and they like him, so that's perfect.

Jolly settled in very well

There were also lots of visitors at Whiskers N Paws but only one actual new adoption, the other two being fosters converting to forever homes (Enzo and Cameron).  It was Maximus who was taken today, moving from his foster home to a brand new one, and I must admit I felt sad about the fact that he couldn't stay where he was.  Anyway, he will adjust and settle as puppies do, and I hope that the other potential adopters who visited today will be taking their particular choices home very soon too.

Maximus and his new daddy

Funnily the baby pups, who are usually the ones that get taken first, are all still available, but I'm fine about that as they have time on their side.

Ryan Kam was our new volunteer photographer today, and you can take a look at the album here Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) added 54 new photos to the album Puppy Adoption Day 20 August 2017 — at Whiskers N Paws


Apart from the dogs and puppies that come to us from AFCD or breeders, there are also the returnees that are in need of homes.  Somehow these are the saddest of all cases because they were adopted from us with all of the promises that people so easily make, then just as casually break when it no longer suits.  Susie, Carter and Pops were an exceptional case thankfully, but leaving them aside we still have Lara, who was literally thrown out of the car and left outside the AFCD Animal Management Centre in Pokfulam as a doglet.  That case too was unforgivable, and I won't let the woman in question get away with it.  Lara is still in need of a home and is waiting at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, or rather our office across the road.

Even this poor surrender photo shows how little the current owners care

Lara when she was found

However the latest dog in need was also adopted at Whiskers N Paws as a young puppy and is about to be made homeless, with threats of taking her to AFCD if we don't accept her back, the usual emotional blackmail that is used.  We are more than full at Tai Po, and with the renovations ongoing the situation is worse then ever.  So while the current owners are more than happy to dump their poor dog, now just a year old, at the Homing Centre to rid themselves of their burden, I can't do that and I'm determined to find her a home, whether temporary or permanent.  So please, for the sake of Nana who is being thrown out for no reason other than her owners are leaving Hong Kong and don't want the extra passenger, can anyone help?  Please contact Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com as a matter of urgency, or myself at sally@hongkongdogrescue.com