Fri 27th Jan: Everything comes in threes

 It always seems to happen that things break at the same time, and for me it was the dryer first,  then the washing machine and finally the hot water tank.   So today I had to get someone in to fix the hot water (desperately needed during such cold weather), and pick up a new (donated) washing machine to be transported back to Lamma.  For now there's no need for a dryer, but if anyone is able to sponsor a new one for when the rain comes, I'd be most grateful.   In fact we're also in need of a dryer for our HKDR@Elgin space, as there's always so much laundry involved when you have multiple dogs.

Maybe I should also mention another thing that appears to have "broken", because anyone who reads this blog on my personal Facebook page may have wondered why I've disappeared.  It's got nothing to do with me, rather the "improvements" by Meta (or Facebook, whatever you want to call the company) which has not only resulted in annoying changes, but has wiped all memory of one of my own pages.  I say one of my pages, because thanks to another strange Facebook glitch, I ended up with two pages under the same name, one which only works on my phone and the other, now gone, which  worked on my computer.  I'm sure someone with technical knowledge will find it easy to resolve, but for now I can only post on the Hong Kong Dog Rescue Facebook page. 

Other than the need for dryers, please don't stop bringing newspaper to any of our Homing Centres, as we're always running out with so many puppies that insist on peeing and pooping!  It's amazing how quickly, and automatically, they learn to use the designated spot where the newspaper is, but it needs to be changed many times a day. 

Hopefully there will be fewer dogs soon

We also need to keep up the volunteer schedule for the Elgin Street, Soho, Centre, as Cam can't be there every single day.  If you can help out please just add your name to the roster at, or email elgin@hongkongdogrescue.com.  You don't need to undergo the orientation that's required at the official Homing Centres, but you do need to be over 18 years, and have some experience (and confidence) with dogs.  The dogs at HKDR@Elgin are all adults, small-to-medium size and good natured, but some people find groups of dogs quite intimidating. 

Volunteers needed at HKDR@Elgin, 22 Elgin Street, Soho, Central

We need volunteers to help with cleaning, walking and socialisation of the dogs. If you can help for even a couple of hours at a time, please email elgin@hongkongdogrescue.com or register via the link below:

https://docs.google.com/.../1PGDgc3Hh0oQt7Cg5TmOS.../edit...

- We will need 3 volunteers for each shift

- Please fill in your contact number

- Please be on time if you have committed to helping

- Only age 18 or above is allowed

Thank you!