Weds 21st March: Waiting for good news

I'm tempted to jump a day ahead and talk about what's happening on Thursday, but past experiences of jinxing what I thought was a certainty is holding me back so you'll have to wait until tomorrow, sorry.  I will give a hint that it's related to Ap Lei Chau and that we will be needing extra volunteers and sponsors too, but I will be able to fill in all the details very soon.

I got some earlier-than-expected good news about Connor, the small dog whose leg lump was revealed during grooming on Tuesday, as the results came back showing that it was just fat, not a cancerous tumour.   These lipomas are harmless, but as it's really quite big I've opted to have it removed so that will be done next week.

I think Kobe is ready for a real home now

Also following poodle Kobe's good behaviour during his haircut, I'm wondering if he is ready to go to a real home.  I know that before he was surrendered to AFCD he was caged all the time, so now he gets very stressed and angry if he is confined in a crate (for travel).   He would need an adults-only home with people who understand the importance of allowing a dog to have space and time, but on Lamma where Kobe is now staying he has changed from a traumatised and very scared boy to a relaxed and happy one.  He really loves going for walks, something that many would-be adopters don't think is really necessary for small dogs, and I'm sure if he had the opportunity to get out and socialise and have plenty of outdoor exercise he would be fine.  Kobe is five years old, and if you think you could offer him a home please complete the adoption questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt).   The same questionnaire obviously applies to all adoption enquiries.

Although not organised by us, all proceeds from this fun and action-packed event will be donated to HKDR so please go along to support.  This particular race is for pugs and dachshunds only, but there will be future events for other breeds, including our favourite mutts.  Sign up and have fun!

HK DOGGIE DASH - Pug VS. Weiner 🐾🐾💨💨]

Yes….you read that right: Hong Kong’s first Doggie Dash has landed, with Pugs & Dachshunds squaring off for the title. Join us in Tai On Terrace in Sheung Wan for an afternoon of canine hijinks, all in support of Hong Kong Dog Rescue.

Make no mistake…these are actual races. We’ll pit pug v pug and sausage v sausage across heats and finals. Depending on the quality of the competition, there’s potential for a Grand Exhibition Race of Pug v Dachshund too!

There’s a maximum of 50 Pugs and 50 Dachshunds and registration is vital to secure your place. Spectators are welcome and can attend for free. The racing fee for each dog is $130 (all proceeds go to HKDR to support our work of saving abandoned dogs and puppies).

Race registration is between 12.30 – 1.30, with races starting from 2pm.

Please sign up now via this link:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfWBhO-7fA5aOn4NG…/viewform

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) added 9 new photos to the album Educational Talk - HKUCA Primary School (.

Look at Deebee and Edward! 

Huge thanks to Volunteer Teacher Marvin and his HKDR-adopted dogs, Deebee and Edward, for doing a school talk at HKUCA Primary School yesterday. Our Project Officer, "Little" Eva, tagged along to assist too. We're always happy for any opportunity to educate children about responsible ownership and dog adoption. Deebee and Edward made the best 4-legged ambassadors and were very popular with the children.

If you would like an HKDR school visit, please email eva.loo@hongkongdogrescue.com, but please note that we don't have the staff or facilities to entertain individual students at either of our Homing Centres.  We receive many requests from students asking for interviews and to walk the dogs, but all volunteers must be 18+ and that also applies to all those wanting help with school projects.