Sun 3rd March: More puppies on the way

Pumpkin had to have one leg removed but is quite happy

In my excitement about the puppy adoptions on Saturday I forgot to mention that three-legged poodle Pumpkin was also chosen, and left the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre with her new family.

We also managed to find foster homes for the seven babies, but are expecting more to come in on Monday in case you are able to temporarily take care of youngsters who need extra care, more than we can provide at the Homing Centre.  Please contact Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com for details about fostering.

To simplify things the babies had names A,B,C,D,E,F and G

We had another in-and-out event at Whiskers N Paws, with the older puppies playing on the terrace and the smaller ones staying inside.  Eric Tang was the photographer for the afternoon, a regular volunteer who really knows how to capture both portrait and action shots.  Here is Eric's lovely album for today  Puppy Adoption Day 3 March 2019 — at Whiskers N Paws

We usually allow trials for the adult dogs at Tai Po, just because being grown-ups they already have established characters which need to be able to fit in with the human side of the family, as well other animals who may already be in the home.

Portia looking relaxed in her new home

Recently Portia was taken for a trial adoption, and while she had her forever status confirmed another pair left the Tai Po Homing Centre today to start their week-long "test drive".  As happy as I am about Portia, I'm also thrilled to bits that our sweet ex-office girl Nancy has finally got a chance of a real home, along with her new friend Jayden, and  I hope with all my heart that this is a forever situation.

Nancy (back) and Cello when they were office dogs

Not many trainers are qualified to deal with aggression in dogs

All dogs and puppies that are adopted or fostered from HKDR have the benefit of free follow-up training advice and support from our very experienced trainer, Cactus Mok.   It's always incredibly disappointing when adopters don't take advantage of Cactus's extensive knowledge and experience, preferring to use other trainers who may be old-school or just not that good.   This past week Cactus has been expanding her knowledge at a ten-day training course specifically focusing on dog aggression, the causes and how to help, and I look forward to hearing all about it when Cactus is back this week.  Alice Lau, another Positive Partners Training Course teacher and one of the trainers we routinely recommend for private training, also attended the course.