Saturday, 26 March 2022

Sat 26th March: Small dogs and puppies

 I don't know why but I spent the whole of today thinking it was Sunday, and planning what I had to do tomorrow (Monday). It was quite a relief to realise that it was Saturday and that we still had half of the weekend left to find homes for our many puppies and dogs, and I hope I can share some happy adoption news on the real Monday.

One dog is already due to leave our Tai Po Homing Centre after having a couple of interviews today, with both parties agreeing that she was a very lovely girl.  Who is it?  Find out later after she's been picked up on Sunday morning. 

Serena going home

Although I had mentioned the adoption of senior dog Serena recently, I missed sharing her photo so here it is.  Serena is doing very well in her new home, so we're all very happy about that. 

Even though I've been at home most of the week, the work never stops as we're getting so many enquiries about puppies (and small dogs), so I spend almost all of my day replying and trying to keep up with emails.  Not all of the homes offered are suitable and some people are very unhappy, and even angry, about being told that, but it wouldn't be fair on the puppies to place them in such situations.  


We do have some small dogs available for adoption, but they're either seniors or shy dogs that need to have another dog in the home.  We also have quite a lot with behaviour issues that don't mean they're completely unsuitable for adoption, but it does mean they have to go to the right home.  These are our "Red" dogs, or the shibas Donny, Damson and Goji.  Cocker spaniel Phaedra also falls into this category, although her behaviour is getting much better after being on Lamma for a while.  

Being so small causes problems for Gyro

Senior poodles that aren't "Red" dogs are Jasmine, Hazel, Simon, Coffee and Jamie, with tiny Gyro also available.  Unfortunately Gyro's very small size means he has some physical problems which can cause pain, so he will have to be on pain medication with regular acupuncture sessions.  Jumble is a very sweet and small poodle boy who's also a bit of a physical misfit, and he has bonded closely with another not-quite-perfect boy called Beemer.  They really need to go to a home together, and as much as people think two dogs are too much trouble, I can honestly say that's not the case.   You can see photos and details of all of these dogs on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com/dogs/

It's frustrating not being able to hold puppy adoption events, or to have a Homing Centre where  families can come to meet the dogs and puppies and we can talk face to face.  As it is we're having to rely on emails and arranging for potential adopters to visit puppies in their foster homes, which is one of the reason why I'm having to spend so many hours at my computer.  The puppy list is always having to be updated as new puppies become available and others are adopted, so here's the latest list with links where possible.  Please start by completing the adoption questionnaire if you're interested in meeting any of the puppies, at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

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