Fri 26th April: Please give your views

Lucas is amazing and so sweet

I'm sure everyone who reads my blog is concerned about animal cruelty and/or welfare, and the lack of protection for pets in Hong Kong.  We read awful stories about dogs and cats being abused or even killed, but cruelty doesn't even mean the extreme cases and includes dogs being kept on rooftops without shade or shelter, on balconies or in cages.  I don't even have to go back that far to find an example, especially as Lucas is still with us and waiting for a home.  His life for two years was a cage that was hidden away at the back of a junk yard, so how he still loves and trusts humans is only a testament to a dog's amazing ability to forgive and forget.

Last year all of the Animal NGOs were invited to the AFCD Headquarters in Cheung Sha Wan to read and discuss the proposals for new Animal Welfare Laws, and these are now available for public consultation.  You can access the information here https://www.pets.gov.hk/english/animal_health_and_welfare/Proposals_to_Enhance_Animal_Welfare.html and send your own comments and opinions.

Indoor or out, it doesn't matter

Having today put up shading from the blazing sun for the Lamma dogs, the temperature has dropped and rain is forecast, at least according to the Hong Kong Observatory.  It doesn't matter for the Sunday Whiskers N Paws puppy afternoon as we can be inside, and the same applies to Tuesday evening's Raise the Woof comedy event, but anyone with plans for an outdoor activity on Wednesday, yet another Public Holiday, maybe have to think again.

You can laugh at the bad weather on Tuesday evening

It's always difficult having to plan events so far in advance and just hoping that the day will stay dry, but these days there doesn't seem to be any reliable weather pattern.  We can only cross our fingers and hope that our Repulse Bay event at The Pulse will be a perfect day, but it will be fun anyway that's for sure.  If any vendors would like to take part by having a stall, you can contact Eva for details.

Event: Summer Funday for Dogs
Date: 25 May 2019 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm to 7pm
Venue: the pulse, Repulse Bay
Elements: Dog market, outdoor fun, puppy adoption & more

Free admission for public. Vendor space is limited. Interested parties please email Eva at eva@hongkongdogrescue.com.