Weds 26th Dec: Every adoption is a life saved

Stubby has a new family!

Today it was the turn of Stubby, a new boy from AFCD, to be given a second chance and a forever home as he left our Tai Po Homing Centre, while Dustin had his adoption confirmed after just a day.  I can't say thank you enough to those who give these lovely dogs a new home after the have been abandoned by their previous families, and it gives me hope for all of the others that are still waiting.

I'm so happy that Dustin will be staying for ever

At least we do our very best to give them a happy life, and that includes volunteers taking them out for the traditional Boxing Day expedition, this year to Penfold Park in Shatin.  As a reminder, if you are over 18, have any free time and would like to help by taking the dogs out any day of the year, please apply to become a dog walking volunteer (information and the application form can be found on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com).  New volunteers will be asked to attend a short introductory orientation, and those who are available for weekday dog walking will be fast-tracked to the top of the waiting list for a place as most volunteers can only come at weekends.  Please also remember that our Volunteer Coordinators are themselves volunteers, so the response may not be instant.

The weather was perfect for a Boxing Day outing 

We had a lot of visitors to our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre but all wanting small-sized puppies or young dogs under a year old, and there aren't always such dogs available.  However we do have plenty of poodles and the like, and barring accidents most small dogs have a long lifespan so even if they are already adults you can expect a good few years of happiness and companionship, as well as knowing that you gave the gift of a loving home to a dog in need.

Tilda is very small and incredibly sweet natured

I can't understand, for example, why tiny four year-old Tilda is still waiting for a home, especially now that she's had surgery for her wobbly knee and has recovered well.  Tilda is the sweetest little girl who loves to be picked up and cuddled, and I think she would make a very easy addition to any family.