You may have noticed that I've been trying to promote some of the dogs that aren't actually with HKDR yet, in the hope that they can find homes before that happens. Both our Tai Po and Kennedy Town Homing Centres are already very full, and with the larger dogs especially it's very difficult trying to squeeze them in, as well as being unfair to the dogs themselves.
I'm very happy to report, therefore, that at least one of the dogs I've been writing about has moved to her new home, and that's Ginger, adopted from HKDR as a puppy before being placed in a boarding kennel not long afterwards.
The two poodle brothers are also on the waiting list to come to us, but again we want to have somewhere for them to go to rather than putting them through the stress of the over-full Homing Centre. These boys are seven years old, and ideally we'd like them to stay together but it's not essential.
I had this conversation today regarding the difference between male and female dogs, because there really is a difference, even if as always there are exceptions to the rule. Boy dogs tend to be more independent, meaning they may have other male friends but aren't especially bonded. That changes if it's a male-female couple when the relationship will be closer, but even so it's female dogs who form very tight groups.
As an example, two more ex-HKDR puppies that I've mentioned several times are brothers Lennox and Lewis. They were abandoned by their adopter at a year old, and eventually ended up coming to Lamma because there was nowhere else for them to go. I was told they were very bonded and would have to be homed as a pair, but now that they have been with me for a couple of weeks I can see that's not the case. The smaller of the two, Lennox, has found himself a new partner in Hetty, who coincidentally looks very similar to Lewis in size, shape and colour. I don't think that's what attracted Lennox to her though, it's more their energy and personalities, as they both love running and playing, and are very sweet and affectionate dogs. They love to run at high speed, chasing each other back and forth, and it's really lovely to just watch them having so much fun. Lennox is a fantastic little dog, weighing no more than 10 kilos, with an amazing personality. If you want a small dog who would be a great hiking partner as well as a snuggle companion, please consider Lennox.
Meanwhile Lewis is taking a but longer to adapt and settle, although he too is a sweet dog who loves to be petted. He hasn't found a new friend yet, while his brother has moved on with Hetty.
Once again it shows that dogs have their own personality and character, and that's something they're born with. It's the reason why we don't recommend certain dogs to potential adopters, because too many people choose a dog based on looks rather than their suitability. After you complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, we can assess the situation and environment and then suggest the dogs that we feel will be the best fit for the home. We just ask that potential adopters are realistic about the size of the their home, their lifestyle, and other important factors such as whether there are young children in the family.
No comments:
Post a Comment