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| Little Reggie |
We were all happy to have our driver Ming back from his Lunar New Year break so normal service could resume in terms of getting dogs to and from vet clinics, and everything else that Ming does being such an important member of the HKDR team.
Joining the van trips is a way for me to meet a lot of the Tai Po dogs, some of whom I already know while others are new, and today I was introduced to Reggie, who was found abandoned with a note attached (meaning he wasn't just lost). He didn't have a microchip so that had to be done, along with the license that is automatically issued when the rabies vaccination is given. Now Reggie is legally registered and ready for adoption, although we do still have to arrange for his desexing, but that can be done when he's in his new home.
He's a small/medium size, young and very sweet although quite desperate for attention. He was pulling at my arm from the back seat with his paw so I'd pet him, and the Tai Po team also told me that he's always asking for love. He's very good on the leash when out walking, and he'd be perfect for someone who wants a good hiking companion that isn't large in size. He's probably a bit too active and excitable at the moment for a home with young children, not because he's aggressive in any way but because he might want to play too boisterously, but I'm sure he'll settle into being a fantastic little dog once he feels secure again in a home. If you'd like to meet Reggie with a view to adoption please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/
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| Minty alone |
As you know we weren't able to hold our big fundraising events last year, and there's no indication at the moment as to what the situation will be by October and November, the time when our annual Gala Dinner and Peak to Fong sponsored walk traditionally took place. That's why we've been especially happy and grateful for the individual and smaller fundraising efforts on HKDR's behalf, like this lovely Lion Rock Press set of greeting card, wrapping paper and gift tag.
What makes these items even more meaningful is that the dogs featured are all adopted dogs, some of whom are ex-HKDR puppies, like Waldo and Minty. Do any of you remember this pair? Waldo was one of a litter while Minty was a singleton from AFCD who was in such a terrible condition that I remember the AFCD staff asking me if I was sure I wanted to take her. Apart from her crusty and hairless skin, she was also very scared and shy, so when Waldo's littermates were adopted and he was on his own, I put him and Minty together. It was Waldo who saved Minty for the second time, as his playfulness and confidence made all the difference, and the third time they were lucky was when they were adopted together. Now they're available on paper to help the other HKDR dogs and puppies, and maybe they'll all be as lucky as Waldo and Minty!
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| Minty and Waldo together |
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| Minty bottom left, Waldo bottom right |
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