Four more new dogs arrived at our Kennedy Town Centre (North Street) today, with still more coming in over the next few days. We haven't had a chance to assess the newcomers for age or anything else yet, but at least they look young from the photo and they all have "P" names allocated for identification.
We don't know the back story for these dogs, or most of the others that come from different sources, but by the time they have been in who-knows-how-many places along the way, many are very scared by the time they come to us. I want to use French bulldog Guy as an example, as we were told he had behaviour issues in advance of his arrival which is why he was moved to Lamma rather than staying at Kennedy Town. He was provided with his own "compound" and a snug igloo for his "man cave", and for the first day he just slept. It was clear he was completely traumatised by whatever he had experienced, but after that long sleep he came out to explore. Fast forward just a few days and Guy has transformed into the sweetest and most affectionate little dog, desperate for attention and chin/belly scratches. I know he's lonely in his own space, so now I really want to find him his own home where he can enjoy companionship and walks. At only a year old he's still just a youngster, but to be on the safe side we will be looking for a home with no young children or other dogs. Actually he may be fine with both, but it's better to be careful.
There are so many dogs at both Kennedy Town and our Tai Po Homing Centres waiting for homes, as well as two new puppies staying at Whiskers N Paws, but before coming to meet any of them please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/. Please give as much information as possible, as well as providing a full address so we don't have to go to Google maps to try to find out where a street or building are (I have to admit this drives me crazy). Also giving vague answers like "it depends" aren't helpful or acceptable, because if you don't know then it's likely you shouldn't even be thinking about having a dog. Most of all be honest, both with us and yourself, because having a dog can be time consuming and a burden if you're the sort of person who enjoys an active social life and likes going away for regular holidays. Becoming a volunteer can be just as rewarding as having your own dog, because you can enjoy being with dogs as much as you want but without having the worry or the cost.
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