It's been a week since I last had time to write a blog, mainly because having a house full of aging dogs means there's extra care needed, as well as vet visits which pretty much take up a whole day. As soon as I think one problem has been fixed another suddenly crops us, and this time it's Ruthie who suddenly became very ill.
A few of you might remember her as being a doglet who ran away after she was adopted, and I had to go to Fanling on an almost daily basis looking for her. In the end it turned out she'd been hiding in some woodland, and was eventually lured out with food and the sound of my voice. That was a long time ago as Ruthie's now an old lady, but like many of my Lamma dogs she has a story to tell and a reason for still being with me.
In case any of you are still wondering whether or not we'll be open over the Chinese New Year holiday, the answer is yes, we open every single day of the year regardless of any holidays, or even typhoons. You can't just switch the dogs off and tell them not to eat, drink or anything else that's a daily necessity, something that sadly quite a lot of potential adopters seem to think happens when they're out at work for long hours. Having a dog is a commitment which can be inconvenient at times, but that's what you sign up for when you decide to bring any animal into your home. The dogs at our Homing Centres receive the same care on any day of the year, so welcoming visitors makes no difference.
Also, since the Chinese New Year holiday falls mid-week, we won't have to miss any of the Sunday Puppy Parties at Whiskers N Paws, and we were there today with a gorgeous selection of hopefuls which you can see here Puppy Adoption Day 26th Jan 2025 . Kevin Chan was today's photographer, and we also had some young volunteers whose photos will be shared later.
We've seen quite a few of our smaller dogs leaving to start their new lives, some from Kennedy Town and others from foster homes. Pippa the schnauzer, Porter the scruffy terrier, Candy the French bulldog, Cleo the poodle and Nando the little mix to name some. Even Austin, who has been waiting a long time for a suitable home, left today for a short trial adoption (which I feel confident he will pass).
We also had an in-and-out Frenchie passing through, one I'd mentioned before as being not good with other dogs so we couldn't keep him at the Homing Centre. I waited until a suitable home was offered before agreeing to take him, and it was all so quick that he wasn't even given a name before leaving. I really hope everything works out for this little guy.
There will be happy news too from our Tai Po Homing Centre this coming week, but I'll save the details until the dogs have been picked up.
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