Sat 11th Aug: Ins and outs at Ap Lei Chau

Patsy and her kids are very sweet dogs

It's been predictably quiet because of the rain, but there were still some lucky dogs at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre.  Sweet new Patsy found her forever family, so her son Shorty will be hoping he will also be chosen very soon.

Shorty is only a year old and a very happy and playful boy

Of the two he is the easiest in terms of character, as he is happy and outgoing as well as being very friendly with both people and other dogs.   Patsy is a sweet girl but she's been more reserved, understandable when you have been evicted from your home and come via AFCD.   I can't imagine what dogs think or feel when they lose the only place and people they have ever known, even if it hasn't been a great situation.  It's clear that Patsy and her dog family came from a less than ideal home because she has already had at least one litter, and the other sons that are now staying at Tai Po weren't in good condition even at only a year old.  They are all sweet-natured though, so at least they haven't been affected emotionally.

Chip and Dale are from the same family as Patsy and Shorty

Rocket went for fostering with a view to adopt

I was very happy to hear that poodle Rocket was taken for fostering with a view to adoption, as he's a sweet boy with a sad background too.  He was the one who was surrendered to AFCD with a coat so overgrown that he couldn't even open his mouth to eat, and it's worth remembering that all poodles really do need constant grooming to keep their curly hair under control.

Half French bulldog, half poodle, a girl and a boy

The two dogs that we had been asked to take arrived as promised, and they are very cute I have to admit.  They are a cross of French bulldog and poodle, and a lively and mischievous pair at just a year old.   I get a lot of adoption enquiries for puppies that are quiet and laid-back, neither of which apply to any puppies really and certainly not this pair.  I'm sure they're a lot of fun but they will need good exercise and socialisation, so if you're interested please complete the adoption questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt).

Following on from the story about Rolex, the dogs who managed to escape being put to sleep, here's a photo of the lovely boy.

Beautiful Rolex