Tues 25th July: Sorting the newcomers

 I suppose it's inevitable at this time of year and the Typhoon Season, but once again I'm watching what's happening with the weather and trying to plan ahead in case I end up not being able to get off Lamma.

Thankfully there were no more dogs coming in today, but I did get a surrender request for two teacup poodles, both females, one six and the other seven years old, so if this is the type and size of dog that you're looking for please submit the adoption questionnaire in advance.  

Shiba Mariko needs a home or foster

The thirteen dogs that came on Monday have been sorted, named and licensed at AFCD, and now we just have to get their vet checks done.  Once again, Acorn will be sending a vet over to North Street in Kennedy Town rather than trying to squeeze all of the dogs into the waiting room at the clinic, and this helps us tremendously as well.  

If there are any dogs that you're interested in please take the first step by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, or if you can only offer a foster space (meaning temporary care), please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/.

Dogs that will definitely need home care are the shiba puppy Igloo, and poodle Dana, as both will require surgery on their legs and a safe place to recover. 

We also still need a new place for one year-old shiba Yuki, because although we received several adoption enquiries they were either unsuitable or couldn't take Yuki until later.   I have to repeat that Yuki came from a breeder so he had no real puppyhood, meaning no play or training.  Play for any baby animal is absolutely vital to develop the brain, and although Yuki can catch up in those terms, right now he needs to have the opportunity to make up for all those lost months.  That means having another willing playmate, and space to run around and let off steam.  Any adopter or foster will need to be experienced, and have no children at home as Yuki's play biting can be over-enthusiastic (which is why he really needs another dog that can teach him).