Mon 30 April: It's almost Lamma Day!

Bentley doesn't even come up to your knees

New dogs arrive all the time, so if you are looking for a  family member please check back daily if possible.  We took in a very small one year-old mixed breed today for example, a total suprise that we weren't expecting at all, but this sweet boy is probably a beagle mix at a guess - but then again maybe not.  All I can say is that he's very small but already somewhat overweight for his young age, and knowing a beagle's appetite for anything at all that could remotely be considered edible, I'll stick with that breed.  We know his story and he hasn't been badly treated, he's just a victim of the too-common lack of commitment when it comes to dogs, or any animal really.   At just a year he has already been in two homes so this third one must be his last and forever situation.   If you are interested in any of our dogs or puppies, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt) before asking for further details or to see if a visit is possible.

Leo wants to be the only child in the family

There is also a seven year-old poodle needing a new home after the arrival of children in the family.  Leo is scared of the fast moveements and high energy of young kids, as a lot of dogs are especially smaller breeds, and although he hasn't bitten anyone the parents are concerned that he is very unhappy.  Re-homing isn't what they ever wanted or meant to do but they feel so sorry for Leo that they feel this is the kindest option.  Again please complete the Adoption Questionnaire if you are interested in adoption.

In the very early days at the quarry

It's almost time for The Lamma Adventure Day on Saturday 12th May, a unique event that's a special treat for the dogs more than anyone else, except of course we're sure the humans will love it too.   The location is the old Lamma Quarry, a huge area that was turned into a natural parkland after the quarry closed.   This is where I used to walk my dogs back in the old days, when it was almost a secret from everyone  and there was nobody else around.  Later on it was discovered by a few cyclists, and then the whole area was closed off when it was leased from the government by the YMCA.   I was very upset at losing my paradise for dogs especially when the weather was hot and there was no more swimming in the lake, something all of the dogs loved.  So this is a very special event for me, one day when the dogs can go back to enjoy the most amazing and wonderful free-running, swimming, playing and relaxing, all within a safe and dog-welcoming environment.   Don't miss this opportunity if you have dogs who love to run and be free, because there are really very few places like this in Hong Kong.

Please sign up so we can arrange ferry numbers

By popular request we decided to make this a Bring-Your-Own-Picnic event, so there will be no food available on-site other than what you provide yourself.  There are tents and marquees if you want to have lunch under cover, or bring a blanket and have a real picnic in the open.  We wanted to make this day as free as possible, so apart from some fun games there are no restrictions.  However as we anticpate that the dogs will be running around if you have a dog that doesn't like other dogs, or a larger dog that could be a problem with little ones, please use your common sense and either don't come or keep your dog leashed.   The area is vast so there's plenty of space for every dog to be able to run without even coming close to any others, but please no fighters!

Ticket is only $250 per person including round-trip private ferry fare from Central Pier, and it is free-of-charge for dogs!

This is a unique and first-time-ever event for people and their dogs to enjoy an incredible private paradise without any interference from outside.

Purchase your ticket now: https://hongkongdogrescue.com/lamma-adventure-day-registra…/

There have a been a few questions about the Lamma Day, such as is there a way of leaving early rather than waiting for the ferry ride back to Central, and there is a regular ferry service from Sok Kwu Wan but it's about a forty-five minute walk from the location.  We should be able to arrange sampans to ferry participants across the bay if required, but we can't negotiate fares.   If there are enough passengers wanting to make their own arrangements, I'm sure a sampan would be happy to hang around and act as a ferry.