Weds 25th March: Thankful for many things

Sloop and Josie

Keeping things upbeat and positive at a time when a lot of people seem to be struggling with fear and anxiety, puppy Sloop was taken home today for a trial adoption after a meeting arranged with her foster parents.  Sloop, the last of the "Boat Litter", is now getting to know her "sister" Josie, also an ex-HKDR dog.

We also had a visit from a couple who adopted a dog a long time ago from our Pokfulam Kennels days, and they had come to hand over a very generous donation.  In fact we have so much to be grateful for in terms of support shown during this difficult time, and I'm thrilled to be able to say that our "Matching Challenge" limit of $200,000 has been reached,  which means the amount is doubled to $400,000 thanks an amazing anonymous donor!

Thank you 城寨for donating virus protection supplies to HKDR, and cash donation of $10k to help us get through these difficult times!

We've also received donations of important cleaning and sanitising products on top of a $10,000 donation, so again were really very grateful for kindness shown.

The Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre was closed to casual visitors today and will remain so for the time being, but that doesn't mean that life isn't going on as normal behind the scenes.  Staff and volunteers need to take care of the dogs, feed and walk them as usual, and we still welcome adopters to meet the dogs.  Anyone genuinely interested in adopting should first of all complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/  after which we can agree a mutually convenient time to introduce the suitable dogs.

Being an outdoors venue our Tai Po Homing Centre remains open as usual, but again please only come if you are looking to adopt.

Naturally we ask that anyone who has recently returned from overseas NOT to come to either Homing Centre and to observe the 14 day home quarantine requirement.  This is a serious matter as any infection would be devastating for us, so if in doubt and maybe feeling a little bit unwell for whatever reason, PLEASE STAY AWAY.

Bamboo was abandoned but is now adopted

More good news, doberman Bamboo who was found as a stray in the middle of the Sai Kung countryside has had his trial adoption confirmed as a forever home.  Bamboo is already a senior so it's lovely to know he will be spending his retirement days in a loving environment.