As expected, the adoption numbers for December were lower than previous months, and this happens every year as plans are made for Christmas, even including flying to other countries, which currently means having to do three weeks in quarantine when returning. It's obviously not the best time to be considering bringing a new dog or puppy home, but hopefully we'll see a surge after the holidays.
Tai Po Homing Centre:
Gretel (Multibreed puppy)
Hansel (Multibreed puppy)
Annie (Multibreed)
Dopey (Multibreed)
Robert (Multibreed)
Tinsel (Multibreed)
Pilot (Husky)
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| Tate and big sister Tiana |
Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre:
Palmer (Terrier cross)
Percy (Multibreed)
Chester (Terrier cross)
Pixie (Multibreed)
Yoshi (Shiba Inu)
Lennox (Dachshund)
Tate (Multibreed puppy)
Tod (Multibreed)
Scribble (Terrier cross)
Taki (Shiba Inu)
Preston (Multibreed)
Paxo (Multibreed)
Archie (Multibreed puppy)
Whiskers N Paws:
Crumpet (Multibreed puppy)
Lula (Multibreed puppy)
Toyah (Multibreed puppy)
Adopted from Foster:
Brownie (Labrador)
Talia (Pomeranian cross)
Liz (Terrier cross)
Kia (Multibreed puppy)
Nancy (Multibreed puppy)
Amy (Multibreed puppy)
Our Forever Dogs:
Kit (Ap Lei Chau)
Spicy (Ap Lei Chau)
Judy (Ap Lei Chau)
Marvin (Tai Po)
Genie (Tai Po)
Howie (Tai Po)
Tufty (Lamma)
Rescued Dog (Total: 40)
From AFCD: 15
From other sources: 25
Total adoption number for 2021:474
Total incoming dogs for 2021: 562
You'll see once again that the number of dogs coming in far exceed those going out, with the year's total for adoptions being lower by 88 than our arrivals. You can deduct a few for our "Forever Dogs", meaning those who died without ever having experienced the luxury of having their own family, but in general it's a worrying trend.
As always however, we can't turn our back on those innocent animals in need, and that meant six new puppies arriving today. I worked out from their teeth that they must be three weeks old before the age was confirmed by the rescuer, and at this age the pups are able to eat mushy food and lap milk by themselves. That makes taking care of them a lot easier than having to bottle-feed, and we do need foster homes (in pairs) if anyone can help out. Please email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com, or if you have previously fostered puppies for us and already know how it all works, you can just go to our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre directly to pick two puppies and all of the food etc.
I wish all readers of my blog, as well as adopters, HKDR supporters and dog lovers in general a very Happy New Year! In these uncertain times the unwavering love of our faithful four-legged friends is more important than ever, and of that you can be sure.
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