Tues 2nd Aug: Another visiting day for the small Lamma dogs

Leo, Piper, 3 "Crickets", Rumble, Phaedra and Donny

 Tuesdays are now regular visiting days for Iris to come to Lamma, sometimes alone but often with another volunteer or staff member.  Not all of the dogs that stay in my part of the world are realistically available for adoption, but in theory they all are, especially the small ones or the medium-sized ex-Shy Squad that used to stay upstairs at the old Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre. 

There's a reason why these particular dogs aren't staying at the Kennedy Town Homing Centre, and it's not just because we have no space, it's that they are either very nervous with strangers, or they can't cope with the crowds or situation.  In the photo you'll see almost all of the dogs staying at the Small Dog House, but River still hides away when people she doesn't know are around, and of the four "Cricket Family" there's usually at least one (Blanche) who prefers to stay inside.  Little Banjo also has his own area in the house where he prefers to stay too. Black-and-white Rumble is River's best friend, and he's a funny kind of character who's quite independent but also likes attention - on his own terms.  In this group of dogs you'll find such a variety of personalities and temperaments, but they all get along and enjoy their lives, especially on visiting days which involve extra treats and visits to the beach for those who like to go out.   It really shows that every dog is potentially adoptable, as long as the home, family and environment is suitable. 

We have some new small dogs coming from AFCD on Thursday, not youngsters but still not too old at six years.  There are two schnauzers and two poodles, and I'm assuming that they have all come from the same family, so if at all possible we would love to home them in pairs. 

There's also a senior Rottweiler coming, and a foster home for her would really be the best we could hope for.  Please email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com (or fster.hkdr@gmail.com) if you can help this poor old girl.

We are really urgently in need of volunteers at our Tai Po Homing Centre to help out generally, meaning with cleaning and tidying and doing whatever needs to be done to keep the place running.  These are not the dog walking volunteers, for which an orientation is needed, but anyone over 18 years of age who is willing to help out.  Please email yannie@hongkongdogrescue.com (or yannie.hkdr@gmail.com) to sign up, or leave a message on our https://www.facebook.com/hkdogrescue Facebook page, and thank you to everyone who has pitched in so far.