Fri 24th April: Adoptions, new dogs and returning fosters

Nimbus looks very pleased at having found a family

Although in one way it feels like we're seeing lots of adoptions at Tai Po, in real terms it's still very few compared to the number of dogs we have staying at the Homing Centre, and three more arrived today from AFCD to cancel out any recent vacancies. 

We also have dogs coming back from their foster homes, something we knew would happen once the coronavirus situation improved and people started going back to work, and while it's obviously good to see some kind of normal life returning it's still sad that these dogs will lose the homes they have settled into.

Ovaltine is one of them and Dimple another, and both have done so well in adapting to family life that it's really quite heartbreaking that they will have to return to the Homing Centres.  Here's what Dimple's foster parent said about her:

Dimple is medium sized and was at Ap Lei Chau before

We have been fostering Dimple for 4 weeks now, and she has settled into our home very well. She is a beautiful and smart girl who is already toilet trained and learnt basic commands (e.g come, sit, down). At first, she can be shy and easily startled, but once she knows you, she becomes gentle sweet and affectionate. She is always excited for her walks and has been on a few hikes with us. At home, she is quite easy and will usually nap or entertain herself with toys. Although we don’t have another dog at our home, we think she would be suitable for a household with other dogs, as she plays well with most dogs in our neighborhood and is never aggressive. Overall, Dimple is a very lovable, intelligent and sweet dog who really deserves a forever home :) 

Meanwhile our dear little Zeb had his adoption confirmed today, so that's another file closed on this litter.

Zeb has his forever home now

Until all government restrictions on gatherings are relaxed we won't be holding Sunday puppy afternoons but our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre is open every day to potential adopters.  Please complete the adoption questionnaire as a first step at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/ so we can let you know if we have any dogs or puppies available that would be a good match.   We don't currently have many smaller dogs, and those that do come in are quickly adopted.