Mon 20th Feb: Strange days indeed

A bad photo of a beautiful puppy (Amos)

 I would say these are strange days, but then thinking back over the years there have been many strange and challenging periods which have been overcome.  I hope very soon I'll be looking back and thinking the same about this particular situation, which is the overload of puppies at our Elgin Street Centre and the subsequent constant need for volunteers, not to mention a new staff member.   

If you're able to volunteer, even just for a few hours, you don't need to wait for an orientation slot you can start immediately.  You just have to be over eighteen, and obviously a dog lover and willing to help with the less glamourous side of things like cleaning up after the puppies.  Just sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1PGDgc3Hh0oQt7Cg5TmOS.../edit..

Fuzzy Archer

I was at HKDR@Elgin  today and wondering why these particularly gorgeous youngsters hadn't been snapped up, and if they should perhaps go to Whiskers N Paws on Sunday so they could be more widely seen.   It would also be a great help if we could get the puppies into foster homes, so if you can take in one or two for a while please email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com.

April, so fuzzy and sweet

Anyway here are some quick phone snaps of some of the puppies, and a short video of Ali, with sidekick Amos, both of whom will grow into  beautiful adults who will make perfect family members and companions. 

Office manager Nacho

It was also fairly chaotic at HKDR@Elgin today as the office furniture and equipment was moved over from North Street in Kennedy Town, and is currently just sitting in a pile waiting to be installed or sorted out.  Lively poodle boy Nacho is the office manager now, because he loves being the centre of attention and prefers not to be bothered by the other dogs.  You would never guess that he's nine years old, but poodles tend to live for a long time and are by nature very active dogs given the chance. 

While still on the subject of the Elgin Street dogs, poodle-ish Nettie went for a shampoo and blow dry at a nearby groomers (kindly sponsored), while the latest arrival Dilly had her vet check and licensing. Dilly is a very sweet little dog, and well worth meeting if you're considering adoption.  Nettie is also very sweet, but as an ex-breeder dog her health and condition are not as good as Nacho's, even though she's a few years younger.

Nettie

For all adoptions please start by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/