Weds 21st June: Two shiba inu

We were told Yuki is a year old

The ex-breeder shiba inu arrived as promised, and at first glance he seems to be in reasonable shape and with only a few small areas of skin problem rather than half bald.  His name is now Yuki, and although he still needs to be checked by a vet, vaccinated and licensed, if you're potentially interested in adopting him please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

The 2 year-old female

We were also asked if we could accept another shiba, a female, who was picked up as a stray, and the finder was sensible enough to take her to a vet clinic to be scanned.  Having established that the dog had a microchip I was able to contact AFCD to see if she was lost rather than abandoned, as well as other information such as age.  Now I know the shiba is two years old, and was apparently given by the registered owner to a friend.   While we're currently trying to sort out whether or not anyone wants to claim the dog, it's another typical case of a puppy being bought, kept for a while and then being passed on, and often on and on, until finally there's no one left to pass it to.  By this time the dog is so confused that it has developed behaviour issues and ends up abandoned or being destroyed.  Once again the dog becomes the victim of irresponsible humans, and people who buy puppies on impulse without any thought of time and proper care required.  In case this ends up being another dog in need of a home and you can offer a suitable environment for this special breed, please also complete the adoption questionnaire.   

Please note that most shibas are not suitable for inexperienced adopters or homes with children. We still have other shiba inu who have been with us for a long time and who, although certainly much calmer than when they were very young, still need a particular kind of home and situation.  As I've said many times before, these dogs are very smart, strong-willed and independent, and not at all suitable for small homes.  

A reminder that with the weather being so hot these days please be sensible about walking your dog in the middle of the day, and on the street where the ground can burn the pads.  Keep walks short and out of the sun as much as possible, take water for the dog to drink, and wait until the evening for longer outings.  Never ever leave a dog in a car, even with the window open, and if you suspect your dog is suffering from heatstroke get to a vet as quickly as possible.   Dogs die every summer from overheating, and it can happen much faster than you think.