Sat 27th Aug: All the breeds

Life is good for Tessa-now-Summer

The breeds won out again at Tai Po, with the confirmed adoption of Tessa-now-Summer, a very sweet ex-breeder Doberman girl who has had her life transformed.  I just love the photo of her flying over the grass showing her new-found love of life and pure joy, a big change from her previously miserable existence.

Tessa leaving Tai Po

The recently surrendered golden retriever, who came to us called Fei Jei and had his name changed to Freddy, didn't have to wait long to be chosen and left Tai Po after a mere couple of days.

Although already 9 years old Freddy was quickly chosen

Now ex-HKDR Alfie's brother

The young labrador whose photo I posted, but took down almost immediately after he had been offered a very nice home, also moved in with his new family today and became "brother" to ex-HKDR Alfie.  They bonded instantly and played non-stop on the beach before going home as forever siblings.

Now can I give another shout-out for Marsha, not a breed but young, sweet, beautiful and very ready for a family home.  Please look beyond the labels and consider a dog's character when choosing, because there are so many mixed breeds who are overlooked for no reason at all.

Marsha is my new project

After trying for a very long time to find homes for my six remaining rescued (from AFCD) turtles, their new home came to me via a friend who happened to mention that he knew someone who kept turtles, and had a special pond for them in his garden.  I got in touch immediately and within a day was on my way to Kowloon to personally release them into their new home, a much nicer place for them than where they had been staying.

5 of the 6 turtles on their way to a new life

Red-eared sliders are an imported species that are commonly sold when they are very tiny, but of course they grow and that's when so many are abandoned.   Living for decades as they do, turtles are pets that need long-term commitment, and it's really a shame that they are sold and bought so easily.

It's puppy time again and I can confirm that young Biggles will be back at Whiskers N Paws from his foster-maybe-adopt home.  I had asked the family to consider the long-term commitment of adopting a puppy before making the decision, and as much as they adore Biggles they realised it would be better for him to find a family who were sure they would be able to keep him for ever.  I appreciate the honesty and consideration for Biggles' future, and I'm sure that this gorgeous boy will find his new home very quickly.

Biggles with be at Whiskers N Paws on Sunday