Thurs 10th Nov: Another call for the Red Dogs

It really is very quiet at the moment, and because of the lack of movement of dogs other than those going to the vet for one reason or another, there is no room for any new ones to come in.  The two new Stanley Barracks dogs that I had called Justin (male) and Biba but whose names had been changed by the Tai Po crew to Bernie and Hillary went for desexing today, and as often happens one of them was missing a microchip while the other had a low red cell count.  Depending on just how low it is and whether it's a male (a very quick snip) or female we will go ahead with surgery anyway, but in this instance the operation was postponed.

I have to admit that I've been a bit concerned about the weather in the lead-up to Sunday's Peak to Fong event, so was relieved to read that it will improve and we can expect a typically dry November Sunday.  The most up-to-date information about the day's plan and schedules can be found on our website or the Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) Facebook page, including details of the pet-friendly 99 Bus service.

Paulie was a challenge, but totally worth it

Over the years we have found homes for so many thousands of dogs and puppies, and I remember a good few of them very well, the puppies perhaps less so as they are usually only with me for such a short time.  Out of all the success stories the ones that touch me most and stay with me for ever are those dogs that are given their chance despite being difficult, or a challenge.  They may be very timid or they may have issues with trust, and some of the small ones are even biters.  The adopters who give these damaged dogs a reason to change are the special ones, and just looking through Facebook today I spotted a photo of Paulie, who was definitely one of those cases.  There was good reason for him to be angry and not to like people very much, and he wasn't exactly sweet and loving, at least not back then in 2012 when he was given a chance to heal.  Now he is a different dog, transformed in both health, looks and character.

Paulie isn't the only one who was given this chance, and all of those who made that turnaround give me hope for the little "red" dogs still waiting at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre.  Some of them are really not that bad at all, others have more deep-rooted issues, but all of them can chance if given the chance.  We really need adopters who are willing to go through that sometimes difficult adjustment period, because we know that the change will come.

Please will someone give Bomber a chance?

Those whose behaviour really isn't that bad are Bomber, who only dislikes other dogs but not people, Maya, who is a very sweet girl really, Bibs and Carrot.  They just need to bond and get to know you, and their behaviour changes.  Please give them a chance.

Like many of the "red dogs" Maya is still young

Bibs is also a sweet dog inside