Thurs 27th Feb: Please do not abandon your dogs

I'm jumping a day ahead of myself as the media have reported that someone's pet dog may be infected with very low-grade coronavirus, and the dog has been taken into the secretive AFCD facility for further testing.  Since government workers, including AFCD staff, are only working two days a week and all offices are under-staffed and little is getting done, I have to wonder how this is all going to work if they insist on confiscating pets, and I urge anyone who is considering getting rid of their dogs for fear of infection to contact HKDR as a first step.  I have to say right now that we are not a quarantine or boarding facility so we will take dogs for re-homing only, not on a temporary basis, and I hope that all pet owners will seriously consider the consequences of any impulsive action. 

There's no doubt that Bunny is very cute, but don't adopt based on looks only

Talking of impulsive decision making, this is exactly what the pet shops rely on when they put cute little puppies in their shop windows, knowing that it will attract shoppers who set out not having any intention of going home with a puppy but couldn't resist that bundle of fur and adorable little face.  Proving my point, a photo was posted on our HKDR Facebook page of a gorgeous fluffy pup we have that's currently in a foster home, and there was such a huge response that I had to take the photo down.  Then it was a case of choosing the best home out of all the applications, and making arrangements for the potential adopters to meet the puppy.  Sure enough, one by one the applicants withdrew, meaning at this point little Bunny may be at Whiskers N Paws on Sunday after all, something I didn't think would be necessary.  That's one of the many big differences between adopting from HKDR and buying from a pet shop, meaning our questionnaire and adoption process allows both sides to really think about the suitability of any particular dog or puppy for that home, and whether having any dog at all is the right thing to do.

Bertie heading off to his new home

The second of the new poms was adopted on Wednesday but I only got the photo today, and there's another all-family-included photo coming.

With so many events having been cancelled or postoned, including the Pet Expo which is always very important for us, I'm happy to report that we will be holding a mini sale this Sunday, so please come along if you're free.

HKDR will be holding a mini charity sale at Fineprint on Peel Street, Soho, this Sunday 1st March, 3-6pm! Come enjoy a cup of coffee and support us! ☕️

Come and support us this Sunday!