Sat 26th Jan: Zara and Miffy

Zara is very large and very playful

I always believe there is the right home for every dog, and also the right time.  Just like Sparky suddenly had two simultaneous lovely offers, other dogs have also waited for years sometimes before multiple adopters turn up. 

Bearing this in mind I have to believe that Zara's bad luck happened for a reason, and it means that the best ever home is waiting for her.  The first adoption didn't work out when Zara was due to fly to New Zealand, only for her adopter to discover that in her area only two dogs were permitted, and there were already a pair in the home.   Zara's details were put back up on Facebook and there was an immediate response resulting in a home being promised, with pick up arranged for today.  Suddenly Zara's foster received an apologetic message saying the helper had told her employer that she was allergic to dogs so they couldn't take Zara after all.  I'm naturally suspicious when these things happen, but accept that if a dog isn't really wanted or welcome then it's best that it doesn't go to that home.  So now we're hoping for third time lucky, meaning a perfect home for this gorgeous girl.  She's three years old, amazing with children and great with other dogs (and cats), although loving attention we think she would prefer to be the only dog in the family.  If you are genuinely interested in adopting Zara and have the space for a very large and hairy malamute, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt).

Zara being happily "attacked" by other dogs 

Miffy is more Scottie then Yorkie

We had another surprise addition to our Ap Lei Chau family today after having received a call from someone saying he had been asked to look after a friend's Yorkshire terrier for a while, but after a few months that friend hadn't reappeared and now he was also leaving Hong Kong and needed a place for the dog to go.  Of course we said we could accept the Yorkie, but what actually turned up was a very cute terrier cross.  There's no microchip and the man had no idea of age or any history, so we can assume the dogs has never been vaccinated or seen a vet.  That will be arranged for Monday and we expect there will be a lot of interest in this gorgeous girl even if she isn't a Yorkie. Again please complete the Adoption Questionnaire if you are interested.  We think Miffy is between five and seven years old but will have the vet's assessment on Monday.

Sunday is Whiskers N Paws afternoon, and we have our fingers very tightly crossed for one particular older puppy who has already been seen and liked.  Now we are waiting for the second meeting and hopefully adoption, but as always I won't jinx it by naming the puppy in question.  You'll have to wait until tomorrow to see who it is.