Tues 24th July: Saving Chowder

This tiny space was Chowder's full time home until he was rescued

We took in a four year-old chow chow today, not from AFCD but one that had been rescued from a horrible life and situation.  The dog, now called Chowder, had been living with his owner in Public Housing, where there is a strict No Pets rule.  Nevertheless a lot of people living in these government estates do keep dogs just hoping they will get away with it, which many probably do.   In the case of the chow chow though, the owner received the notice to get rid of the dog or leave, so she handed the dog over to an old woman in the New Territories and paid her to look after him.  From the photo you can see how Chowder was forced to live under the care of that woman, in a tiny cage from which he was never let out, not even to pee or poo.  To clean the cage the woman just sprayed with a hose, and if Chowder ever barked she banged on the cage with a metal bowl.

Someone saw the dog, out in the open in that terrible cage and with no shelter, and after hearing the story managed to persuade the owner to surrender the chow chow to HKDR.  Chowder is currently staying in our office, with air conditioning of course, and space to walk around for the first time in months.  Chow chows can be difficult dogs but Chowder is a sweet boy, and now all he needs is a real and forever home.  If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.cm (under Adopt).

Chowder is enjoying the air con and space now

Adobe is now Enzo

Adobe the doberman has had his adoption confirmed and is now Enzo, while for some sad and strange reason our very sweet and beautiful doberman girl Dorset is still waiting for a home.  This lovely dog has the kindest nature and we would all love to see her chosen, and it will happen I'm sure.

Dorset is still waiting at Tai Po