Tues 15th June: Still more dogs coming in

 The two ex-breeder shiba inu arrived in the morning, a young adult female now called Stella and an older puppy boy given the name of Zippy.  Neither were microchipped despite it being the law in Hong Kong to license any puppy over the age of five months, but breeders do what they want without any fear of punishment.  I wondered why a young male had been thrown away, because even if not sold these puppies are usually then used for breeding, but it was clear that this boy had a broken jaw at some point.  We'll have to send to Dr Tony at Acorn to look at to see if it can be surgically fixed.  Both dogs are now licensed according to the ages I was given by the intermediary, who in turn was told by the breeder, so Stella is officially three years old and Zippy ten months.

This is the result of allergies

We also picked up another poodle from AFCD Pokfulam, a nine year-old boy in a terrible state almost certainly due to poor diet.  Many poodles, in fact most of them, have food allergies and can't tolerate chicken, so that means NO chicken is allowed, not even a treat.  We sent now-Kimchi to see Dr Denise at ALCVC as she specialises in diet and holistic treatment, which is exactly what's needed in such cases. 

Bella has no health or behaviour issues

I received more information about the other poodle about to be made homeless and Bella is fully toilet trained to go outside, and has no health or behaviour issues.  I'd love to have a home for her to go to so she doesn't have to stay at the Homing Centre.  It's not that it's a bad place, but for adult dogs that have been in one home since they were young puppies it's overwhelming, especially with puppies jumping all over you. 

Puppies currently at Ap Lei Chau

I mentioned breeders, and I'm sure I don't need to remind you how angry this subject makes me.  These people are loathesome, the lowest of the low, using dogs as money machines with absolutely no regard for their health, welfare or well-being.  The border collie puppy, who was sold far too young and who turned out to be infected with distemper before being surrendered to us, was euthanised today after he started having seizures.  There's no way back for a puppy with distemper when this happens, and it was distressing for everyone who tried so hard to save him. 

Also very distressing is the fact that lost dog Jilly is still missing and with no sightings at all.  She's easy to recognise due to the fact that she's walking on three legs following recent surgery and one back leg is still shaved.  There's a $10,000 reward being offered, so hopefully that will be an incentive for people to go looking for her, and a nice bonus for domestic helpers who also like hiking (like mine).