Fri 5th June: Rescue dogs aren't broken

Lucky girl Prada

What a night!  I'm sure you all heard the thunder and rain, and I know there were a lot of very scared dogs.  It's at these times that so many get lost, running away out of fear, and even as I opened my door to let the outside dogs in when the lightning started, some dogs ran out in panic.  Luckily it was only into the garden and they came back inside, but dogs seem to think that if they run then they will leave the thunder behind.  Please take extra care if out walking during bad weather or if your dogs aren't safely inside during thunderstorms.

Another lucky and lovely Tai Po dog has found her forever home, this time Prada: "I would like to confirm the adoption of Prada. She is just a wonderful dog, loves her belly rubs and walkies. She is very attached not just to me, but also to my boyfriend (I'm the favourite though). We didn't have any troubles with eating food or peeing/pooping and she is very calm at home and excited on walks."

Being a rescue dog doesn't mean you are damaged or broken in any way, or that there are any behaviour issues.  Many of our dogs came to us as puppies and have been shown nothing but love and are never mistreated, and most of the adults are just victims of  failed relationships and families moving to new no-dog homes or going abroad and not wanting to be burdened with a dog.  Currently it's also very difficult to even get a dog on a flight, so even more are having to be left behind.

Ginny, who was lucky enough to have been taken for a trial adoption, is a great example of a loving and very sweet dog who has lost at least two previous homes that we know of due to her owners leaving Hong Kong.   She's doing really well and I hope the next time I write about her will be to say her adoption has been confirmed.

Kimmy

Even the three medium-sized TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) dogs that came to us not long ago are making very good progress.  Pebble is ready for a home as he quickly settled and is always asking for attention and a back scratch, while pretty-but-shy Kimmy has a potential adopter who has been coming to spend time with him.

Dobby made his first outing to the dog park with the other dogs and volunteers today, and although he was pretty nervous about it he did well considering.  Our Homing Centre staff and volunteers are amazing at bringing shy dogs out of their shells and turning them around.