Mon 29th June: The story of the 4 labradors continues

Owen and Bobby before they went to their foster homes

The four senior labradors that were surrendered from the same home are all thankfully in foster care now, and they are being taken to Concordia Pet Care in Happy Valley for their various health checks and surgeries as necessary.  It's incredibly upsetting to see the neglect these dogs have suffered in their previous situation, and I won't even call it a home as it's more of a disgrace.  We know that the dogs' owners were very wealthy, yet every one of the four dogs has health issues plus lumps, bumps and horrible growths.  Bobby tested negative for heartworm (they weren't previously given heartworm prevention) but he had an assortment of masses that needed to be removed, as well as old hair and rotting food stuck between his teeth.  Owen tested positive for heartworm, while Brownie and Casper still have to have their tests but all also have horribly infected ears.  Of course we'll do everything that's needed to get the four back to being as healthy as they can be given their senior years, but it's going to take time and a lot of money.  Any donations towards the vet costs would be gratefully received, and please note that from 1st July we have a new bank account number which is HSBC 741-263776-838 (Hong Kong Dog Rescue Limited).

We were first asked to take this Frenchie several months ago

Brownie is the only female and the only chocolate colour

We're starting to see some smaller dogs coming in, three of which we were asked to accept some time ago but which are only now actually being surrendered.  Two of them, a Yorkshire terrier and a French bulldog, were originally adopted from HKDR but now their families are leaving Hong Kong and can't take the dogs with them.  It's worth remembering that most airlines won't accept flat-faced breeds like French bulldogs, pugs, and even shih tzus, due to the risk of death during the flight, and it's difficult enough to get any kind of dog on a flight at the moment. 

If you're interested in adopting any of the dogs regardless of size or age, please complete the adoption questionnaire as a first step.  It's at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

Thank you!