Sat 22nd Oct: The shy ones

Smithy is one of the Elgin Street residents

 The smaller dogs tend to arrive in groups and are quickly adopted, so as I wrote yesterday there are just two adults now staying at our HKDR@Elgin location, as well as puppy Skittle who has become Sparky's emotional support.  Smithy is a bit older (and fatter), but he's a very sweet boy who loves tummy tickles more than anything else.  

Terrier type Scout is staying at our Kennedy Town Centre, and like many terriers (terrors) Scout is a mix of adorable and affectionate along with a touch of naughty.  Some of you who have known me for a while will remember a little dog I took home from our Pokfulam Kennels due to the fact that he had decided I was his and he was mine, and nothing would change his mind. After a failed adoption and a couple of bites, Murphy joined me on Lamma and became my very close companion until he died at the age of eighteen.  He retained that little bit of devil to the end, so for that reason we have to say that Scout isn't really suitable for a family with children.  However he will be a perfect choice for anyone looking for a loyal friend and partner is everything.

Two puppies were chosen today, although baby Peter will have to wait a couple of weeks before being able to leave his siblings because he's still too young at the moment.

Soko 

Soko is the other lucky puppy, albeit an older one at ten months, and he'll be heading off to his new home on Sunday after a very short time staying at our Kennedy Town Centre.  Like terriers, shibas can be challenging so we don't like to home them with young children, and Soko's new home is a perfect fit.

Henry on Lamma

We have several small-sized puppies, but unfortunately for them they are all quite shy with strangers, even if they are all happy after the visitors have left. It's frustrating to have so many potential adopters coming to meet puppies like Aaron, and to be put off by his timid behaviour, because so many puppies and adults take time to warm up.  

I ended up taking little Henry to Lamma after he always became very nervous during adoption interviews, but I feel bad for him because he's actually an incredibly sweet and affectionate little dog.  After just a couple of days at the Lamma Home for Small Dogs, he's happy and outgoing and begging to be scratched and petted.  He doesn't like busy streets and traffic, so an environment like Lamma is ideal, but there are many other places that would also suit Henry. 

River is in the middle of the group

Another very lovely dog staying at the Lamma House for Small dogs is terrier River, and it took her many months to emerge from under the sofa when people were around.  She loved her dog friends, especially Rumble, but it's only recently that she's finally realised that nobody is going to hurt her and that the humans she meets are actually quite nice (especially if they offer treats).  It's a shame knowing that River will probably never find her own home because not many people are prepared to wait months to be accepted, and River also needs to be with another dog and to live in a quite environment with a garden (she has still never been brave enough to go out for a walk).   

All of the Lamma small dogs shown in the photo are available for adoption, but they're all going to need a lot of time to adjust to a new home, as well as all needing to have another dog friend (and no children around). 

For details of all of our dogs-in-waiting, please visit our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com/dogs/