Sun 25th Nov: The big day arrives, and so does the rain

Getting ready to start the walk at Peak to Fong 2018

There's so much to write about today, starting of course with Peak to Fong 2018 which was a great success even though the rain started as we were walking down from the Peak.  Thanks to everyone who came and stayed to enjoy the street party and fantastic live music from the two bands, Atlantis Philharmonic and Jack Rabbit Slim, to our MC Jami Gong, the many generous sponsors and of course the volunteers.   In fact the whole event is organised and run by volunteers, from the office work to the photography team and the team who stand on the route showing the way.  Every single person makes a difference.  Here's the first set of photos from the big day Peak To Fong 2018 Preview

This year's volunteer photography team at Peak to Fong 

One of the best things about Peak to Fong, other than raising funds to support our work, is seeing so many happy ex-HKDR dogs with their families, and thank you once again to everyone who chose to adopt rather than support the cruel pet trade. 

As it happens, this morning when I was checking the Facebook posts I saw one from professional vlogger Allan Dixon, who you may remember came to Hong Kong and spent some time at our Tai Po Homing Centre, Ap Lei Chau and Whiskers N Paws. If you look carefully you'll see the  clips from all there places in this powerful video, which you are encouraged to share https://www.facebook.com/daxon/videos/2034024600221630/UzpfSTU2MDgwNjc3NzoxMDE1NTg4NDg3MDkyNjc3OA/

We were at Whiskers N Paws today as well, and thanks once again to the Sunday team who volunteered to be there rather than Peak to Fong, including photographer for the event Dennis Cheng.  Puppy Adoption Day 25 November 2018
Starting from Saturday 1st December we'll also be holding fortnightly puppy adoption afternoons at a new venue in Happy Valley, Concordia Pet Care, 5-7 Blue Pool Road.  Please look out for more details later.

Goodbye lovely Ines!

Ines was today's lucky dog, as she left our Tail Po Homing Centre with her new parents.  Ines has been with us since she was a puppy, like so many of our adult dogs, and nothing makes me happier than seeing them find their forever homes.

There were also two lovely adoption updates to complete the day, the first one being Gelato who flew to Germany and is now enjoying his new life there.

Gelato is in bed and not to be disturbed :-)

"Hi everyone,
What a great job done, Gelato has safely arrived in Germany. Many tears of joy and relief shed. It all went very smoothly and not a hint of German bureaucracy in the end. So much so Ken picked up Gelato in baggage claim and walked straight through customs. 
We’d planned a coffee at arrivals to wait but never had that coffee. Brilliant.
It was such a bonus having Ken there as Gelato, although a bit nervous, was obviously trusting of him.
He is sound asleep as I type and I’d dearly love a photo to send you but don’t want to disturb him. Poor boy is exhausted. But here he is in his new bed, at home with his new family chilling out.
I can only say we are beyond delighted, will treasure this wee soul and do our very best to give him a great life".

This is our own photo of Ora

The second was Ora, and this is her update:

"Dear All,

I am writing to let you know that I would like to finalise my adoption of Ora who I picked up last Saturday. 

She has fitted in very well with life in Shek O. She is friendly with everyone in spite of the fact it must’ve been quite a stressful week for her.  My helper is delighted with her and her children adore her.  

Ora really seems to like life here. She is such a delight and so happy all the time. When I am not out with her, she is happy to chill at home. There are a number of difficult dogs here in Shek O, many off leash and quite aggressive, but she has managed to charm most of them, even some of the most grumpy. On her very first day here, a number of friends came around with their children and dogs, to say hello and show her how to do stairs, and she was super calm with all of them (although it took a bit longer to trust the stairs, she wasn’t impressed by the other dogs showing off their stair skills). Apart from cats, nothing spooks her. I really love her calm demeanour and she is so humble, I hope she continues to like it here, as she has won me over!

Thank you to you and your staff for matching me up with such a superstar. Ill send you photos when I have some, I am just awful at photography but someone else may be able to help!"

Martha says this will do, thanks.

As if Peak to Fong, Whiskers N Paws and the rain weren't enough for one day, we were also offered furniture from a closing pet store but it had to be moved today.  That meant arranging trucks and more volunteers to send the wanted items to Tai Po, Ap Lei Chau and Lamma, and the deliveries took place in the dark at the end of a very tiring and full day.  Martha the rottweiler immediately took over the sofa, so we hope it lasts for the winter at least.