Sun 22nd April: Step one of Molly and Oscar's new life

Molly on her way to their new foster home

The day started with Molly and Oscar moving to a foster home, with the help of kind volunteers who picked the pair up and made sure they arrived safely at their destination.  Luckily the dogs have found a great temporary place to stay so they were having too much fun to think about losing their family, and I think this break will help when it comes it finding them their forever home(s).  This current arrangment is not going to become a permanent one, so we still really need an adopter who can offer two relatively large-sized dogs a new home for life.  They are lovely characters and very sweet, and at only two years they still have a long life ahead of them.  Looking at the photos and videos of them walking to their new "hotel" I was impressed at how well behaved they were, especially given that they weren't with people they knew.

Happy Oscar

Joey isn't good with all small dogs

Before talking about the puppies at Whiskers N Paws  Puppy Adoption Day 22 April 2018, there are other dogs that need to find new homes, and I would prefer that the dachshund go straight from his current family to a new one rather than come via our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, although we will take him if there are no offers.  Knowing how popular dachshunds are, and long-haired especially, I was hoping that Joey wouldn't have to stay at the Homing Centre because I'm told he doesn't like all other dogs and some poodles in particular, but he is sweet with people.  If you would like more information on Joey or would like to meet him, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt).

Malinois boy 2 years old

There is also a two year-old Malinois in need of a new home because he and his brother don't get alone.  Sibling rivalry is a well known problem between dogs from the same litter when they become adults, and it is recommended that if a pair of puppies is adopted they aren't related.  A lot of people feel it's a shame to break up sibling puppies, but in fact it's the best thing to do.

Little Tarmac is now Morse

Gorgeous Tarmac was the on-site lucky puppy at Whiskers N Paws, and he is now called Morse.  He (and his sister Trilby) surprised me when I took a look at their teeth recently and discovered that all milk teeth had already been replaced by a brand new adult set, so rather than being young puppies these two are at least five months, if not coming up for six.  Tarmac is really quite small and both have a very dachsund-like face, so it's possible they have that breed in them.

Milla's adopters came back (without Milla) to complete the adoption paperwork after having picked her up from the Homing Centre for a trial last Monday, and Pippa, who was also taken on Monday had her adoption confirmed (via email) too.

We had a new volunteer photographer at Whiskers N Paws today, so thanks to Rodger So for helping out and getting many great shots of the puppies.  More will be uploaded later by photo coordinator Semirah Darwin (even though she's currently on holiday).

Avery takes a break at the water bowl

There was another family very keen on taking a puppy but they left saying they needed to talk to their helper first, but then ended up going back to our own Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre and taking Avery for fostering with a view to adoption.

Although we never intended keeping puppies at the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, it's really worked well for everyone as they are available to meet every day of the week.  Older puppies like Inky, Monty, Sidney and Chowder are staying at our Tai Po Homing Centre and are also available to meet (and adopt) any day of the week between 10am and 6pm.

Cello taking a break from playing

Willy and Cello are lucky enough to still be in their foster homes, so they both come fully prepared for a home life.  Please contact Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com to meet these lovely six month-olds.

Willy and Inky playing