Fri 30th July: Medium-sized dogs waiting for homes

Domino is a small-medium size

 Although the smaller dogs are always the most popular in terms of adoption, we do also get a lot of enquiries for medium-sizes and as it happens quite a few of the new arrivals are just that.  One of the dogs that came from AFCD Sheung Shui today is small enough to send to Ap Lei Chau from the orginal drop-off point of Tai Po, but maybe now-Domino will be lucky enough to find a home before the planned move on Sunday. She's young at no more than a year, so really perfect for a new family home. 

Lilian is also a petite size

Recent arrivals Amanda, Lilian and Mario are also no more than medium in size, so we'll probably send them to the smaller Homing Centre too.  For now though they're available to meet at Tai Po, so if you're interested please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire.

Medium-sized Amanda

Little Mario

Of today's three new dogs one had a home waiting, so before even being given a name this poodle puppy was heading off to start his new family life.  

I do get asked when are we expecting new young and small dogs to arrive, and the answer is we have no idea.  Some people just walk into the Homing Centre with their dog wanting to surrender it on the spot, others send messages in advance, and today's poodle was from AFCD so we had a day's notice.   It's unlikely that any highly adoptable dog or puppy will ever be with us long enough to be posted on our website or Facebook page,  so my blog is the only place you'll read about these dogs. 

The poodle puppy was in-and-out

In addition to Domino and the poodle, today's third new dog was husky Olav, a sweet nine year-old boy who needs to move into a home as soon as possible. 

Olav

There was some outward movement today, with one dog leaving Tai Po and another poodle from Ap Lei Chau, but as these are not yet confirmed adoptions I'll hold the names until later. 

I should also mention something else interesting (and good) that happened to me today when I went with Ming's help to pick up some of the Chinese paintings from the framer in Aberdeen.  It turned out that one of the paintings was by a very famous artist, Qi Baishi, which the framer pointed out to me (translated by Ming and then the Homing Centre team), so although I can't say all of the other scrolls are quite as valuable they are all originals from China and ranging from old to antique.  Others who have already bought the paintings have been thrilled by them, so if you're interested in investing or just the love of the art,  there are still many scrolls available.  Please ask for details by emailing eva.loo@hongkongdogrescue.com (Eva will reply on Monday).  All proceeds from sales go directly to HKDR to help us rescue and look after more dogs, so by buying some amazing art you're also making a donation.