Sun 23rd April: It's terrier time

Two super-sweet siblings Roy and Rhonda

 I suppose it's inevitable when there's a rush to adopt that not all will work out, and unfortunately it's the super-sweet doodle-type pair that will be coming back.  It's nothing to do with them, as they're lovely young dogs, a year old, but the resident spitz in the home took an intense dislike to the invaders and attacked them.  So now there's an opportunity for another family who can adopt a pair, because these two are so close that separating them would be really hard.  

Axel starts his new life today

After sharing photos and details of brothers Axel and Archer on our social media pages, there were several serious enquiries about them, and the subsequent adoption of both at Whiskers N Paws.  They have gone to different homes but there are dogs in both, so it should help a lot with the puppies getting over the separation from their sibling and the foster parent they have grown attached to. I'm still waiting for the photos of the Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws, taken this week by volunteer photographer Carol Chan, so these photos were taken by regular Sunday volunteer Catherine. 

One of the potential adopters who had asked about Axel and Archer ended up choosing another terrier type, one of the new Saturday arrivals staying at ALCVC.  Unlike Roy and Rhonda, these siblings aren't so bonded that they need to stay together, and it's the larger boy who will be going home on Monday meaning his smaller sister Rina is still available.  You can see them both in the video having fun with a treat ball, meaning one that you fill with treats or kibble which fall out as the ball rolls.  I mention this because it's a great way to keep puppies (or adult dogs) entertained, and is especially useful for greedy dogs that gulp their meals.  

Molly is on the right, with "brother" Kyle

Another happy adoption was confirmed today, that of doglet Molly who is now official sister to ex-HKDR Kyle.  Once again, the fact that there was a dog in the home to show Molly how everything worked, and to give her confidence, made all the difference to a rather shy girl who would have struggled on her own. 

Goofy the goofball

Terrier-type puppy Goofy also started his new life today, and I was never worried that he'd stay very long with us as he's so cute and friendly. 

I checked the long-range weather forecast to see what we can expect for the Hero Dogs event on Saturday 6th May, and it looks as though it will be perfect for outdoor activities, meaning not too hot and not too rainy either.  Remember to sign up in advance to reserve your space for the event at https://hongkongdogrescue.com/registration/