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| Goofy snoozing |
It took me some time to go through all of the photos from Peak to Fong and then the Whiskers N Paws set, and I still haven't completed all of the names and captions. If you are interested in any particular puppies but don't know who they are, just send me a photo with your enquiry and I can give you the relevant information. As an update on the three Stanley Barracks "kids" who were lucky enough to go to a foster home as a group: "They are amazing, super sweet and they don't bark at all".
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| Mother Snooki |
I was back at AFCD this morning to take out some doglets I had seen last week, but was told that two schnauzer crosses that had been waiting a long time were now free to go, so they were a priority. They are a mother schnoodle and her daughter, who looks like a terrier type more than anything, and both are very sweet. Once they have been cleaned up, which both badly need, they will be lovely dogs. Sadly the mother, now Snooki, has suspected tick fever so she has started treatment and we'll get her checked again in a few days. Daughter Sandal seems fine and full of beans, and delighted to be free at last. We would really like the pair to stay together as they have always been, although at thirteen Snooki is considerably older than seven years-young Sandal.
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| Sandal likes to stand up |
I did take one of the doglets as I could see she had a slight skin problem which needed treatment, as well as two young puppies, both of whom I had to bring back to Lamma although reluctant to do so because they will have to share their space with older pups and I'm always afraid of bullying.
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| It's touch-and-go for sweet Angel now |
There was some really bad news today, and not just that Angel, who recently had emergency surgery for a twisted stomach, needed to be opened up again because of internal infection. It was that for the first time in years parvovirus has resurfaced, something I hoped we would never see again. That was an unrealistic hope, but after such a long period I had all but forgotten the terrible days when whole litters would die one by one, and the awful waiting game of seeing who would be next.
Parvovirus is one of the killer infectious diseases that puppies are vaccinated against, but there needs to have been a minimum of two vaccinations given before there is any protection, and three to be safe. Vaccinations should be given a minimum of three weeks apart, so obviously we have that high risk period when pups are vulnerable to infection and should not be taken outside and exposed to lurking viruses. The thing about parvovirus is that it remains in the environment for a long time, so puppy owners shouldn't be tempted to think a short walk round the block won't matter.
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| This was Momo when first rescued |
I should also mention that a senior golden retriever was surrendered to AFCD by its callous owners and now needs a place to stay. It's a sad fact that dumping a dog is a cheap and easy option for too many people, and saving these older abandoned pets is a big financial burden on any rescue organisation. The last golden retriever we accepted, Momo, is very happy in his foster home but it has come at a price. The vet bills (not Acorn due to location) are astronomical to be honest, and it's a drain on our precious finances. If anyone can help with Momo's costs as well as this new golden retriever, it would be much appreciated. Please let me know and I will send you a breakdown of the costs so far (email sally@hongkongdogrescue.com). Thank you.
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