We took in some new dogs at Kennedy Town today, Sunny, Simon and Skittle, while previously-resident Patch and Paula are now on trial adoptions to see how they get along with the respective family dogs. Corgi Bella was also on a short trial for the same reason, and her adoption has now been confirmed.
The first two of the new fluffy pup litter have already been adopted, and happily they have gone to the same home where they can enjoy lots of fun and games as they grow up together. Of course there are many other gorgeous puppies waiting for homes, and you can see their photos here Puppy Adoption Day 30th March 2025, taken by Carol Chan at last Sunday's Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws, 10/F Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau. We're there every Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm, and it's the best place to meet all of the puppies at the same place as many of them are staying in foster homes.
As I'm sure you know, foster homes play an important - if not vital - part in the successful running of HKDR, and we're always very grateful to those who offer temporary care to the dogs and puppies in need of a place to stay while waiting for adoption. One particular foster of several of our smaller dogs, now in their own forever homes, arranged a get-together of her previous charges who are all now living close to each other. In the photo you can see Sally, Umbria, Porter, Toffee and Gabby, and it's also lovely to hear that previously shy and overweight Gabby has undergone a transformation. "Gabby has come a LONG way, no longer obese and actually playing! Approaching new humans and even running! I cannot believe it. Incredible."
No matter how many times we've seen this happen, seeing timid dogs come out of their shells once they feel secure, it always makes me happy. Several of the dogs staying at our Kennedy Town North Street Centre came to us as very scared individuals, completely shut down and refusing any human interaction, but over time they have blossomed into sweet, happy and trusting characters. Some of you will remember Hetty when she first arrived at our then-Elgin Street Centre as being so scared, curling her body up to avoid being noticed or touched, while now she is the happiest dog in my Lamma-dog family. All any of these dogs need is a home where they can feel safe, secure and loved, and while it can take time and a lot of patience, seeing the turnaround is worth the wait.
If you're interested in adopting, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, while for fostering the form is at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/.
We prefer that puppies stay in foster homes until they're adopted, while for the adult dogs it's usually the surgery or special needs cases that benefit most from being in foster care. These could be the shy ones, or seniors, or those who find it hard to cope with being at the Homing Centres.