Weds 25th Oct: Can you give a home to a Senior in Need?

Dandy and Heyli left on the same flight to Canada

Coincidentally there were two dogs at the airport in the evening, sharpei Clementine boarding her flight to England and Dandy heading off to Canada with Heyli.

Clementine has never met her new family before but they were previously Hong Kong residents who loved their rescue sharpei so much that when he died of old age they wanted another.  We know it's a great home so were happy to send Clementine over to begin her new life.

Clementine before and after

I love it when I can remember meeting a dog for the first time at AFCD, then witnessing the transformation and finally adoption.  Of course Clementine was at the Government Kennels with her five newborns, and they left for their own foster homes while Clementine herself was incredibly lucky to go straight to a wonderful temporary family.  She put on weight and her half-bald coat grew back in, and today when she flew out she was in great shape.

Clementine ready for her flight

Clementine's five babies also did very well for themselves and all found lovely homes.  Rupert and Sadie will be at Peak to Fong this year, while Waldo stayed with Minty (as you may recall).  The other two went to their own respective homes and are doing well.

Rummy (Rupert) and Sherry (Sadie) all grown up

Clementine's babies at AFCD

Following the elation of seeing three long-termers leaving Tai Po in the past few days (Dandy, Lancelot and Horizon), Eva suggested we try to publicise our other long-stay residents to see if we can get them into homes by Christmas.  These dogs have waited far too long, and it's too sad when we see the oldies die before having ever known what it's like to have a real home and a bed of their own.  An older dog is perfect for anyone who wants a companion that doesn't need a lot of exercise and who is happy to just be around people.  They are also very suitable for expats who can't commit to a long-term adoption but who can offer a few years in a loving home.  If this sounds like you and you would like to give a senior a chance of some love, cuddles and comfort, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt) and write "Senior in need" at the bottom where it asks which dogs you are interested in.

There have been more cases of leptospirosis at Tung Chung, Lantau, and I understand the source of infection has been narrowed down to one specific dog park (Tung Chung North Park) which is very popular with dog owners.  Anyone who lives in the area or frequents that particular dog park will have been made aware of the danger and should stay well away, at least for the time being.  The safest place to exercise the dogs is the countryside, away from places where dogs congregate and transmission of the disease is easy.