Sat 13th Jan: Small survivors

Dogs are being adopted from foster homes and our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre but I think it's been too cold for many to venture out to Tai Po, or maybe that's just me.  I found it impossible to warm up today and I'm just hoping the sun will be out for the Whiskers N Paws puppy afternoon but in any case I'll be wearing multiple layers and possibly a woolly hat to match.

Adele came back to us as a very scared girl

Returned poodle Adele was the lucky dog today, and I'm sure she will be so much happier than in her previous (and horrible) home.  It can take time but most dogs will overcome their bad experiences, with the key to success being patience and allowing the dog to decide when they are ready.  Over-compensating or trying to smother a scared dog with love will only hold them back, however tempting it can be to want to help.

Frostie looked like this when she arrived from a breeder

Frostie the Westie had her adoption confirmed today, and this was a real success story taking into account the fact that we had been warned by the vet that she may die when she first came to us from a breeder. It wasn't anything specific, but she couldn't have any surgery until we had fed and fattened her up a bit, so her "medicine" was just that: food and more food.  Happily it worked and Frostie put on weight and gained strength, and now she has her forever family.

It's quite incredible that Raine survived

Another touch-and-go case was little pomeranian Raine, who came from a home breeder and close to death with an advanced pyometra (infected uterus).  At first Acorn recommended stablising her condition before attempting surgery as she was so weak, but after a couple of days and no improvement it was agreed that as she would die anyway without surgery we would go ahead.  It's quite remarkable that Raine not only survived the anaesthetic and being cut open, but that she is now running around the Homing Centre very happily.  This girl is a fighter for sure, and a very sweet one at that.

Peke Jelly is another very lucky little dog, as she came  with another Pekingese, Bean, who was too weak to survive after having been held at the AFCD kennels for too long while unable to feed himself.  Jelly had to have almost all of her teeth removed and also had an ongoing infection, but she is now a very happy girl who loves cuddles.

Jelly looks completely different now

All of these dogs, and many more, were thrown out to die but have made incredible recoveries, so I think they all deserve the love and comfort of real homes.   Even if you can't promise a forever home for whatever reason, if you can foster until a permanent adopter comes along that's also very helpful.  Please email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com for information.