Sun 23rd Jan: Adoptions, and still more arrivals

 There are so many wonderful photos from today's  Puppy Adoption Day 23rd Jan 2022, with thanks to Kevin Chan, today's volunteer photographer.  All of the puppies who were there were brought in by their foster parents, so if there are any that you would like to meet please let Cindy know at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com so she can arrange it. Ironically there were two "Bread Puppies", Baguette and Brioche, who weren't able to make it today, while one potential adopter came along specifically to meet them.  Cindy was able to arrange a home meeting and Baguette was the one chosen, leaving Brioche as the only "Baobao" puppy still  available from that litter.  

Bob was the lucky pup chosen at the event itself, and he's a beautiful boy with equally beautiful siblings. 

Kimmy is a petite girl

I also wanted to introduce one special puppy who made her debut today, and that's little Kimmy, no longer a baby puppy but still very small.  Kimmy came to us as one of a litter who turned out to be infected with the distemper virus, and as the smallest (she was absolutely tiny) we didn't think she'd survive.  However even though small she's obviously a fighter, and after some months of waiting to see if she would develop post-infection neurological problems, I'm happy to say she's completely fine and tested free of any residual virus.  Kimmy has been staying in foster care for some months and is now ready for adoption. 

Jasper moved from foster to adopted

Jasper the schnoodle (schnauzer-poodle) has also been in a foster home because both of his knees needed surgery.  With one of them having been successfully fixed (thanks to Dr Tony at Acorn), and the second surgery due any time, Jasper moved from foster to his forever home today.

Himari is very happy to be with other dogs

Himari is another small dog who has the same problem as Jasper, and she will also need to have surgery on both of her knees.  Actually it was quite a relief to know that her stiff back legs and funny walk were fixable, even if it's a lengthy procedure to operate on two luxating patellas, one after the other.  It's also expensive, and with so many small dogs having this problem due to poor breeding, any contributions to the vet costs would be very much appreciated.  Having established what Himari's problem was, she was able to move from her upstairs pen to be with the other dogs downstairs, but we're looking for a home (preferably) or a foster for this sweet young shiba inu. 

The litter of seven surviving newborns were brought to Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, where the fosters were waiting to take them straight home.  Many thanks to all who offered to help, and I hope all of the babies thrive. Now I have to come up with names! 

Three earlier almost-newborns who went to foster care with one of our most dedicated babysitters (Instagram@why_i_foster) are growing like weeds, as puppies do, and one of them even had an adoption interview today.  Flint is a bit too young to leave just yet, but as he will have a big sister in his home-to-be he can go sooner than if he was going as a singleton. 

The parents and pups are mixed breed

Just as the litter of seven had their foster homes lined up, a man came into the Homing Centre and said he had some puppies he wanted to give us.  Apparently he has the parents, which he won't desex and allows them to breed.  There are no words for people like this, and even though the puppies are very cute the mother needs to be desexed. 

Mr Big the Alaskan Malamute

On Monday we're expecting the Malalute Mr Big to arrive at our Tai Po Homing Centre, so if anyone is interested in offering a (suitable) home to this gentle giant, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

Rumble isn't a cuddly type

I'm also looking for a home for another dog who's currently staying at the Home for Small Delinquents on Lamma.  Although Rumble is quite small in size he's actually a big dog at heart.  He has lots of energy and loves to go for walks, or runs, and he's looking for a home with active adopters who also enjoy hiking and getting out and about.  Although very friendly, Rumble isn't a cuddly type and he doesn't like being hugged, so we wouldn't place him in a home with children.