We're getting a lot of surrender applications from people who no longer want their dogs or can't keep them for whatever reason. Today such a request was from someone who adopted a chow chow from a friend but doesn't have time to take care of it. It seems the dog has already been in several homes although not licensed to anyone. This is such a typical situation that I'm no longer shocked or surprised to know that the "owner" isn't even sure of the dog's age and says maybe six or seven. I was told the chow chow is playful and active, and very friendly including with other dogs. This seems to be an urgent case if anyone can take the chow chow, preferably permanently but at least on a foster basis while we sort out his licensing, health check and desexing.
The second dog goes against everything we usually look for in a home, or how I describe most dogs. I've mentioned King the shiba inu before but he really does need a new and forever home now. Why is he different? Well he's probably not too different from many other shibas being very smart, very confident and also very independent. He can't be an indoor family pet, something I usually want for all of our dogs, and he needs space to be able to enjoy freedom in a large outside garden. That's not to say he isn't friendly and affectionate because he is, and he also loves going for walks, but he doesn't care for other dogs (again typical of shiba inus) and that's why he needs a new home. He's four years old and healthy, and he just needs someone who understands this breed's needs. Also like many shibas King isn't suitable for a home with children.
The third dog is actually a puppy staying at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre and her need for a home isn't particularly urgent, but it's the type of home that we really want for her that makes me want to give her a mention. Mandy and her sister Kiki came from AFCD as young puppies so we don't know their background. They were, and still are, small sized, and what was so endearing was that they immediately bonded with the poodles at the Homing Centre, snuggling up to sleep and playing with them when awake. Kiki was taken home by a family who had previously adopted Ziggy the poodle, and seeing this video made me sure that this is exactly what we want for Mandy. You can see Kiki's small size in comparison to Ziggy, and although still a puppy meaning she'll grow, these sisters are definitely not going to be anything bigger than medium.
Puppy Tara left Whiskers N Paws today for a trial with the senior resident, adopted from HKDR a long time ago, and Adrian, who was returned to our Homing Centre by his foster at the weekend, was taken back again, this time for good. Both of these puppies have been with us since they were very young, and it's lovely to see them going to loving homes.
Talking of Whiskers N Paws, if you haven't visited the store recently or checked out their social media posts you will have missed the annual Operation Santa Paws that's currently running. Yes it's almost Christmas and time to donate presents for the dogs (and cats). The model in the photo is Felix, staying at Whiskers N Paws and hoping for the best present of all- a home. 
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