Mon 31st Jan: Hello Tiger!

 When I saw the photo of the two puppies that were hoping for a place with HKDR I immediately thought of the lucky Feng Shui cat seen in so many shop windows, so the fluffy girl is now Kitty, with the short-haired sister being Krissy.  I hope they don't get confused with the K-Pups now I come to think of it, but never mind.  Both pups are gorgeous, and although not really very young they'll go to a foster home for a couple of weeks to make sure they're healthy, and until they're old enough to be separated.  If you would like to adopt either of these "feng shui" pups, please start by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

Little Kimmy at WNP the other Sunday

Yet another "K" pup (also not one of the K-Pups) had her successful adoption interview today, provisional on the daughter's asthma not being triggered by Kimmy's coat, but I think it should be fine.  For now I'll put that to one side and wait for the adoption confirmation.  

There was a late adoption at our Tai Po Homing Centre as older puppy Melanie was taken home, and as it was already too dark to take a photo we'll have to wait to get one from the new family.  Can I remind all potential adopters that although we close at six o'clock you really need to give yourself time to meet the dogs and puppies properly, so the latest arrival time should be five o'clock.  It's also already a very long day for the staff at the Homing Centres, and they have to prepare the dogs for the night so they can leave at the proper time. 

I was very happily surprised to see that a total of fifty one dogs and puppies found home during the month of January, a very auspicious start to 2022!  Here are the names of the lucky ones:

Taipo Homing Centre:

Eggplant (Multibreed)

Donut (Multibreed)

Mavis (Multibreed)

Luna (Multibreed)

Remy (Multibreed)

Bagel (Multibreed pup)

Apache (Multibreed)

Wilson (Multibreed puppy)

Travis (Multibreed)

Berry (Multibreed)

Melanie (Multibreed puppy)

Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre:

Jilly (Terrier cross)

Finn (French bulldog)

Wiley (Multibreed puppy)

Winkle (Multibreed puppy)

Rosie (Multibreed)

Stanley (Poodle)

Oliver (French bulldog)

Bertie (Multibreed puppy)

Jimmy (Terrier cross)

Wavy (Multibreed puppy)

Ripple (Multibreed puppy)

Pringle (Multibreed puppy)

Ritzy (Shiba Inu)

Gus (Multibreed puppy)

Blossom (Spaniel cross)

Coffee (Poodle)

Babette (French bulldog puppy)

WNP:

Bill (Multibreed puppy)

Raisin (Multibreed puppy)

Koko (Multibreed puppy)

Guy (Multibreed puppy)

Bob (Multibreed puppy)

Adopted from Foster Home:

Kipper (Multibreed)

Skipper (Shiba Inu)

Blini (Multibreed puppy)

King (Multibreed puppy)

Bun (Multibreed puppy)

Luna (Multibreed puppy)

Luke (Multibreed puppy)

Devon (Multibreed puppy)

Alanna (Poodle)

Sugar (Multibreed puppy)

Sandy (Multibreed puppy)

Baguette (Multibreed puppy)

Jasper (Schnauzer/Poodle cross)

Brioche (Multibreed puppy)

Kiki (Multibreed puppy)

Tokyo Joe (Multibreed)

Creamy (Multibreed)

Flint (Multibreed puppy)

Our Forever Dogs:

Pedro (Taipo)

Scarlet (Taipo)

Blaze (Ap Lei Chau)

Blair (Ap Lei Chau)

Rescued Dogs (Total: 41)

From AFCD: 16

From other sources: 25

Sun 30th Jan: A very very special double adoption

Willow is staying full time at WNP

As it turned out the Whiskers N Paws puppy party was able to go ahead as normal, with our regular volunteer Catherine as well as photographer Elena Mathew in attendance  Puppy Adoption Day 30th Jan 2022.  There were no adoptions to record over the two hours, but that's not unusual as many potential adopters come to have a look and to meet the puppies before making any decisions.  It's also coming up for the Lunar New Year break, in case you needed reminding, so we would expect things to be a bit quiet.

Lorna is one of the "L" Litter still in foster

We did have one dog adopted at our own Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, although senior poodle Coffee will be taken home on Monday.  She came to us from the same home as beagle MJ, and both are very sweet dogs.

There was some incredibly happy news from the Tai Po team, as the volunteer who has been fostering two of the seniors confirmed their adoption.  One of these dogs will be known to our long-term volunteers and surpporters because Tokyo Joe, or TJ, has been with us since he was a puppy at our Pokfulam days and is now fifteen years old.  This is really a very special double adoption!

Creamy and TJ are adopted!

We also know that two other dogs will be leaving very soon as the upcoming adoption of one was confirmed, with the second going on a foster basis with a view to adopt if everything works out. 

Sat 29th Jan: Catch up on what's been happening

 As I sit freezing at my desk (the doors are always open for the dogs), I should do a quick catch up on the dogs that recently came to us, and those who have been around a bit longer.  

Bye bye Babette

As expected, French bulldog puppy, Babette, was adopted first thing in the morning and she will be little sister to a lookalike boy Frenchie, at least when they can get together after a quarantine period.  Sensibly the adopters want to make sure that Babette isn't infected with anything as she came to us with nothing done, and not even a name!

Tiny Hazel, the ex-breeder poodle from AFCD, has gone to a lovely foster home where she can be during her heartworm treatment, and she's happily eating now.  

The 4 Bread Puppies in November

The last of the Bread Puppies, Brioche, will be staying in her foster home forever, so we can change their title to adopters rather than fosters. Hooray as always for the Failed Foster Club!

Another lucky K-Pup was chosen today, this time Kiki, and I think I'm right in saying that's three out of the litter of six now with homes.  As with all puppies who have been raised since almost-birth by their human mothers, this litter are wonderfully adjusted, and of course having lived with their siblings the whole time that has helped with their natural training and behaviour.  You can follow all updates and check out the photos on Instagram@typhoon_k_puppies

Kimmy at WNP last Sunday

It's going to be a hard choice for one potential family between little puppy Kimmy, currently in foster care, and small dog Teddy at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre.  We've all been wondering why Teddy is still with us because he's a fantastic little guy, full of fun and energy.  Maybe that's the reason, that he just loves to play and for some it's too much imagine him at home, possibly zooming round the place and leaping across the furniture the way he does at the dog park. 

Phaedra, without toy for a second

Other dogs still waiting at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre include cocker spaniel Phaedra, who is obsessed with toys and always has one in her mouth.  MJ the beagle may be ten years old but he's still very active and can easily keep up with the youngsters in the dog park.  Check out IG@h_dogsister for lots more photos and videos of the Ap Lei Chau dogs and puppies. 

Tessa and MJ at the dog park

I don't want to forget the dogs at Tai Po, so I'm really happy that one of them was chosen today and she'll be heading home on Sunday, I hope.  Look out for the name in tomorrow's post. 

The Whiskers N Paws puppy party is on for Sunday, although slightly scaled down this week as we don't have any volunteers available, or a driver as Ming's hand has been injured.  However you can meet enough hopefuls to make the trip worthwhile, and remember our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre is very close so you can visit both. Remember to complete the adoption questionnaire before coming to meet the dogs or puppies, and you can find it at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

Fri 28th Jan: A surprise delivery

Babette

 Some things are really hard to understand, but human nature is probably the hardest of all. I couldn't quite believe the surrender request for a French bulldog puppy I got first thing in the morning, so when I was told the puppy would be brought to Ap Lei Chau when we opened, I only half expected it to turn up. So many surrender requests that are "urgent" come to nothing, but sure enough the puppy was delivered and went to the vet in the afternoon after having first been taken to AFCD for microchipping and a rabies vaccination.  I have already contacted a couple of potential adopters on the waiting list so Babette may already have a family to go to, but she's another example of how we really never know what or who is going to turn up on our doorstep. 

More surprises came in the form of yet four more puppies from AFCD Pokfulam (I did quickly mention them yesterday), and they're now the "Z Litter".

I wasn't really sure which days were actually the Lunar New Year because every day is the same for me, but now I've clarified that the holiday isn't until next week so Sunday's Whiskers N Paws puppy party will be going ahead as usual. You can meet many of the puppies currently in foster homes at the event, or by arrangement with Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com.  There are already some interviews lined up for the weekend, so hopefully that will mean at least a couple of lucky pups being able to move straight to their forever homes. 

Thurs 27th Jan: Our first event of 2022

 With yet more dogs coming in today, and two more arriving tomorrow from AFCD Sheung Shui, I just want to assure everyone that yes, we're open every single day, and throughout the Lunar New Year holiday.  There are so many dogs at our Tai Po Homing Centre that should really be in homes living as family members, too many to even name individually, and after Friday there will be more.

Hazel has heartworm and rotten teeth

In fact one of today's intake was also from AFCD Sheung Shui, but as Hazel the poodle wasn't eating we were asked to take her immediately (as a side note, proving that there are some staff at AFCD that really care about the animals).   After a check-up at Acorn, ex-breeder dog Hazel turned out to have rotten teeth as well as heartworm, proving once again what we already know, that breeders are lowlife pond scum. The age given for Hazel according to her microchip was five years and nine months, but going by her teeth she's older than that.  Breeders are known to exchange microchips, taking them from one dog and using for another, so you can't believe anything that comes out of their mouths or breeding "establishments".   

Four more puppies also came today, rescued with their mother this time, and she'll be heading for Tai Po before too long.  The pups have been taken for fostering, adding yet more work to Cindy's plate (sorry Cindy!)

STOP PRESS!  Four more puppies will be coming from AFCD Pokfulam on Friday!!

The weather is set to be suitably damp and chilly for the Lunar New Year, but hopefully considerably warmer for our first event of 2022, Buffet by the Sea at the Hyatt Centric, Victoria Harbour. 

𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐘 𝐘𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐇𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜

Brought back by popular demand, our second round of Charity Lunch Buffet is now available for bookings. All profits will go to HKDR to help support our rescue work.

DATE: 12 Feb 2022 (Sat)

TIME: 12:00pm - 2:30pm (reception at 11:30am)

$2088/ table (4 guests + 4 dogs)

(+$100 for each additional dog)

Seats are limited. Book now: https://hongkongdogrescue.com/buffet-by-the-sea/

Special thanks to Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, The Farmhouse, and 　Meal Rical 鮮食煮意寵物鮮食for their amazing support!

To help promote dog adoption and spread love for abandoned dogs on Valentine’s Day, Hyatt Centric is offering newly-adopted dogs and their “pawrents” a free dogcation to celebrate their new lives together! From 14 until 28 February 2022, the first 10 people to successfully adopt a dog from HKDR will receive a complimentary staycation package.

For enquiries, please email eva@hongkongdogrescue.com

Weds 26th Jan: Two more happy goodbyes

Pink nose and small ears makes this "breed" distinctive 

 It was going-home day for sweet Wilson today, one of the super-sweet white-with-pink-nose puppies that we've been seeing quite regularly over the past year or so.  Puddle (also known as Loki) is another one of this "breed" who's ready for adoption now, and it seems that there will be yet another in the litter of newborns that arrived a few days ago.  It would be quite a gathering if we managed to get all of these "Little Whites" together in a group sometime!

Puppy Puddle is in a foster home

Blossom was ready to start her new life

Another dog left the Homing Centre today, this time Ap Lei Chau.  Blossom is one of a family group that came to us as quite scared little dogs, but they "blossomed" as they settled, and now they enjoy their life, with walks and attention from the staff and volunteers.  It's really very rewarding to watch dogs like these open up day by day, and although some still haven't quite got the courage to become family members yet, we've seen huge improvements in their behaviour.  River is one of these, and I mention her in particular because she's the type of scruffy terrier I really love, and while she's now happy to have her ears scratched and back rubbed, we still haven't persuaded her to go out for a walk. 

Gorgeous River

It's very upsetting that I have to mention the matter regarding the two adopted puppies again, because this is really a case of one woman's personal vendetta which has been blown up out of all proportion.  I find it quite incredible that people believe a stranger's Facebook posts without knowing the facts.  We have investigated every allegation and spoken at length to the adopters, as have SPCA, and fully believe that the puppies are in good hands.  This is now a police matter as there are privacy laws to protect individuals against such public slander, especially when unfounded, and we will remove any social media posts that continue to share untrue stories. 

救狗之家對幼犬Wavy和Ripple領養個案之回應：

小狗Wavy和Ripple本由暫托人M照顧，暫托人M其後向我們確定正式領養小狗，唯在辦理領養手續時，暫托人M突然表示因私人原因需撤出領養申請，隨後暫托人M親自轉介一個有意領養家庭向機構提出申請領養小狗，該領養家庭通過機構正常領養審核和面試程序，正式領養接小狗回家。

小狗被領養後，暫托人M逐後對領養家庭作出各項指控，並作出大量網上言論要求領養家庭向她歸還小狗，當中懷疑牽涉侵犯私隱和不實陳述。領養家庭已報警求助，機構故不便對個案細節作出回應，同時亦保留追究權利。

事實上，領養家庭一直與機構緊密聯繫，並非如部份網上陳述所說以不當方式照顧小狗。我們亦確認小狗狀態良好也正逐步適應新環境，並非如指控中所講「被放養」或「被虐待」。我們明白事件緣由出自暫托人M對小狗的疼錫和不捨，但種種行為和言論已對領養家庭和機構造成困擾。

救狗之家並非大型機構，在人手緊拙的情況下每日照顧600多隻狗，再加上拯救新狗和領養安排/ 跟進工作，壓力極龐大，亦有賴一班職員和義工長年累月的堅持。針對這個個案，在已確保事件中小狗安全的情況下，實在未可逐一回應網上個別指控和詢問，望一律以此文作最終回應，亦希望藉此釋除部分人士對小狗安危的疑慮，謝謝。

Tues 25th Jan: An important statement, and another senior adoption

 Before writing anything for today I would like to mention something personal, mainly because from an outsider's perspective it might seem that none of us at HKDR have private lives, or that there may be situations that we're having to deal with besides the dogs.  I'm currently going through a very sad and upsetting family matter, so please take that into consideration if you are one of those who has joined in the social media frenzy regarding the adoption of two HKDR puppies. I would also ask you to consider that there may two sides to every story, so instead of taking everything you read on Facebook as the truth, please check whether you know for sure what has taken place before attacking anyone, including me or HKDR.  There are correct ways of dealing with such situations, and that doesn't include public accusations.  In fact I suspect that such actions are illegal, and I will not discuss the matter here or on social media, and any comments will be deleted. 

Terry with Berry (I think there will be a name change!)

I completely forgot to mention another senior dog's adoption from Tai Po yesterday, as our regular volunteer and adopter of oldies took Berry home.  Thank you once again Terry, for giving a comfortable retirement to a dog who has never known the luxury of a real family or home. 

At the other end of life, the newborn litter are all in foster homes now, and with names, as are the three that there was such a drama about when they were surrendered yesterday. 

Ethan, Edward and Evan

I wanted to share (with the adopter's permission) this sweet photo of Jasper, now Casper, in his new and forever home.  He still has another surgery to go through to fix his second wobbly knee (luxating patella) but I'm sure he'll handle it as well as he did the first time round. 

Mon 24th Jan: Another one of those crazy days

 I'm sure there are strange people in all walks of life, but we certainly see plenty of them in the animal rescue field.  It's the main reason I'm not on any of  the dog-related Facebook groups where people post all sorts of incorrect advice, inappropriate comments and even abuse, and I really have no idea why anyone would ask a bunch of strangers questions that they should be asking of their vet or trainer, or someone who actually knows what they're talking about.  I know a lot of people won't agree with me on this, but I really do prefer to stay out of the arguments that often break out. There's someone currently posting on every available dog-related Facebook page about the adoption of a pair of puppies from HKDR which she's decided isn't good, and I'm being sent many screenshots of such posts by well-meaning dog lovers who are concerned for the welfare of the pups.  Please be assured that we're fully aware of the situation, and that's all I'm going to say on this particular matter.

Ethan, Edward and Evan

The three puppies, all boys, born to one of three dogs being kept by a couple who don't believe in desexing came today.  It was the husband who had asked on Sunday if we would accept them, but both husband and wife came today, with the wife making a big scene about how we couldn't take proper care of the puppies, including that Iris was too young to know what she was doing.  I won't give away Iris's age but she's very experienced in dog care, that's for sure.  The wife was demanding to take the puppies back so I told Iris to do just that, but in the end the couple left without the puppies, who were later taken for fostering.  They're almost six weeks old, so it won't be long before they're available for adoption.  I just wish the owners of the adult dogs would do the right thing and have them desexed. 

Mr Big the Alaskan Malamute also came to our Tai Po Homing Centre today, and he's ready to go to a new home at any time.  Usually for such dogs we have lots of enquiries, but so far it's been very quiet.  Luckily the weather is perfect at the moment for such a breed, but Mr Big's been a family pet living with three other dogs (a labrador and two dachshunds) so I'd really love him to find a new home very soon.  The other three dogs will also be coming to us as soon as their licenses have been updated. 

We're getting a lot of adoption enquiries again from single people who are working from home once more, and want to have a dog.  I'm honestly quite reluctant to place dogs in such situations, where one person is responsible for everything (with exceptions as always, as many singletons are great dog owners).  With bars and restaurants etc currently closed, spending days and evenings with a dog for company might seem like a lovely idea, but we know that this isn't going to be a forever situation (at least I hope not), and then what happens?  What happens when holidays abroad become a reality again, or even just evenings out with friends, or going to the gym?  What happens when offices re-open and working from home ends, or becomes a two-day thing?   On top of that, apartment complexes that previously turned a blind eye to people keeping dogs when it wasn't strictly permitted, are now issuing notices to dog owners reminding them of the rules, and I fear we're going to see another period like the SARS one, when pet owners started to give up their animals, either by choice or because they were forced to.   One adoption enquiry today was from someone who lives in Public Housing, and although she knew that dogs weren't really allowed, she said she saw many residents who kept dogs.  Not for much longer I fear. 

Sun 23rd Jan: Adoptions, and still more arrivals

 There are so many wonderful photos from today's  Puppy Adoption Day 23rd Jan 2022, with thanks to Kevin Chan, today's volunteer photographer.  All of the puppies who were there were brought in by their foster parents, so if there are any that you would like to meet please let Cindy know at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com so she can arrange it. Ironically there were two "Bread Puppies", Baguette and Brioche, who weren't able to make it today, while one potential adopter came along specifically to meet them.  Cindy was able to arrange a home meeting and Baguette was the one chosen, leaving Brioche as the only "Baobao" puppy still  available from that litter.  

Bob was the lucky pup chosen at the event itself, and he's a beautiful boy with equally beautiful siblings. 

Kimmy is a petite girl

I also wanted to introduce one special puppy who made her debut today, and that's little Kimmy, no longer a baby puppy but still very small.  Kimmy came to us as one of a litter who turned out to be infected with the distemper virus, and as the smallest (she was absolutely tiny) we didn't think she'd survive.  However even though small she's obviously a fighter, and after some months of waiting to see if she would develop post-infection neurological problems, I'm happy to say she's completely fine and tested free of any residual virus.  Kimmy has been staying in foster care for some months and is now ready for adoption. 

Jasper moved from foster to adopted

Jasper the schnoodle (schnauzer-poodle) has also been in a foster home because both of his knees needed surgery.  With one of them having been successfully fixed (thanks to Dr Tony at Acorn), and the second surgery due any time, Jasper moved from foster to his forever home today.

Himari is very happy to be with other dogs

Himari is another small dog who has the same problem as Jasper, and she will also need to have surgery on both of her knees.  Actually it was quite a relief to know that her stiff back legs and funny walk were fixable, even if it's a lengthy procedure to operate on two luxating patellas, one after the other.  It's also expensive, and with so many small dogs having this problem due to poor breeding, any contributions to the vet costs would be very much appreciated.  Having established what Himari's problem was, she was able to move from her upstairs pen to be with the other dogs downstairs, but we're looking for a home (preferably) or a foster for this sweet young shiba inu. 

The litter of seven surviving newborns were brought to Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, where the fosters were waiting to take them straight home.  Many thanks to all who offered to help, and I hope all of the babies thrive. Now I have to come up with names! 

Three earlier almost-newborns who went to foster care with one of our most dedicated babysitters (Instagram@why_i_foster) are growing like weeds, as puppies do, and one of them even had an adoption interview today.  Flint is a bit too young to leave just yet, but as he will have a big sister in his home-to-be he can go sooner than if he was going as a singleton. 

The parents and pups are mixed breed

Just as the litter of seven had their foster homes lined up, a man came into the Homing Centre and said he had some puppies he wanted to give us.  Apparently he has the parents, which he won't desex and allows them to breed.  There are no words for people like this, and even though the puppies are very cute the mother needs to be desexed. 

Mr Big the Alaskan Malamute

On Monday we're expecting the Malalute Mr Big to arrive at our Tai Po Homing Centre, so if anyone is interested in offering a (suitable) home to this gentle giant, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

Rumble isn't a cuddly type

I'm also looking for a home for another dog who's currently staying at the Home for Small Delinquents on Lamma.  Although Rumble is quite small in size he's actually a big dog at heart.  He has lots of energy and loves to go for walks, or runs, and he's looking for a home with active adopters who also enjoy hiking and getting out and about.  Although very friendly, Rumble isn't a cuddly type and he doesn't like being hugged, so we wouldn't place him in a home with children.  

Sat 22 Jan: A cautionary tale

Sandy and Sugar

 I just wanted to share this sweet photo of two very lucky sisters, Sugar and Sandy, because not only did they quickly recover from parvovirus, but the foster home that they went to after leaving hospital is keeping them forever. They do look every different from each other, and Sandy is very small compared to Sugar, but that's not too unusual in a mixed breed litter. 

Alanna

Also staying in her foster home forever is poodle Alanna, a very sweet girl.

Mentioning parvovirus, I've thought about whether or not I should write about another case, a very serious one, but I think it's important.  

I need to start by saying once again how much we appreciate the foster homes that take in puppies before they're old enough to be put up for adoption, with eight weeks being the minimum age that a puppy should be on its own.  Without such foster homes we wouldn't be able to save as many young lives as we do, and the number of puppies who have started life being cared for in a home environment has made a massive difference to them and to HKDR, as well as the adoptive parents who welcome a puppy that is probably already toilet trained but certainly used to living in a home environment. 

When puppies are sent to their respective foster homes they go with full instructions on their care, as well as food, beds and anything else that's needed.  HKDR cover the cost of everything, as well as vet visits as needed, vaccinations and so on.  All we ask is that the foster parents follow our guidelines, which include not taking the puppies outside unless they're fully vaccinated (unless they're being carried).

The B Litter when they arrived in December

When we took in the "B" litter from AFCD in December, they were chubby and healthy, and it seemed they had come from a home rather than being born to a stray mother.  As they were still quite young they were sent to foster homes in pairs, with Blaze and Blair being recently returned to the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre.  The other day Blaze was found dead, and Blair was later quite unwell so she was sent to Concordia Pet Care for hospitalisation.  Before she too died, she tested positive for parvovirus.  It seemed strange to me that the two puppies that had been in the same foster home had both been infected with what was clearly a serious strain of parvovirus, while all of the others in the litter remained healthy.  I emailed the foster parent and asked if the puppies had ever been taken outside, and the reply came back that yes, they had been taken out to a country park for a walk!  Apart from the fact that the puppies had only had one vaccination, which in itself does nothing to protect against infectious diseases,  baby puppies have soft bones that can be damaged if they're walked too early.  Playing at home is as much exercise as young puppies should have.

Now not only have two previously healthy puppies died, but all of the other young puppies that they had been in contact with are also now at risk and can't be adopted.  Fortunately they haven't mixed with others outside of their pen, and haven't been to the Whiskers N Paws Sunday afternoon parties because they're still too young.  However it seems inevitable that at least some will become sick and potentially die, and there's absolutely nothing we can do to stop it now that they have been exposed to parvovirus.

I know that the foster parent of Blaze and Blair didn't mean to harm the puppies, and a walk in a country park seemed like a fun thing to do, but parvovirus and distemper are two very common infectious diseases that are everywhere, and vaccinating puppies before exposing them to infection is vital.  Now we have to sit and wait, and hope that the other puppies that shared the same pen as the two that came back to us carrying the virus are strong enough to fight being infected. 

Fri 21st Jan: On again for Sunday!

Follow Baguette and Brioche on IG@baobaopuppies_foster

 Yes, we're on again for the Whiskers N Paws Sunday afternoon puppy party, 2pm to 4pm, but we'll probably keep this as a special event for foster puppies, while you can meet our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre puppies as usual any day between 10am and 6pm.  The Whiskers N Paws team were worried that potential adopters would turn up anyway, not having seen any notices about postponing, so rather than miss out on finding homes we'll go ahead. 

Gus has his family now

One puppy is no longer looking for a home as Gus was adopted today, following his brother Guy's adoption last Sunday.  Obviously these two brothers had been sprinkled with lucky fairy dust as they haven't even been with us for very long. 

Four new arrivals today

Other than the newborn puppies that I wrote about yesterday (and there are actually seven of them, not five), we took a further four puppies from AFCD Sheung Shui today.  These are slightly older, and have been given names starting with "C".  We'll be sending them to foster homes for a short time, just to get them over the adjustment period, but you can meet them by contacting Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com. 

Thurs 20th Jan: The Sunday puppy afternoons are temporarily postponed

The first thing I need to mention is that we have temporarily postponed the puppy parties at Whiskers N Paws on Sunday afternoons, although residents Willow and Lorna will still be there if you miss our announcements and go along anyway.   We'll be sharing photos and information about the puppies in foster homes who would normally be taking part in the mini-event on the terrace, and all of these hopefuls can be met in their temporary locations by arrangement with Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com.

One of the "K-Pups" on Sunday

I've also just received a message about yet another litter of newborns that the regular rescuer of such puppies found in the middle of the night.  The mother and one pup were dead, so the remaining five pups were taken home to be cared for until other foster homes can take over.  Please let Cindy know if you can help, same email as above, and please note that all such newborns must be fostered in pairs or threesomes.  We will provide everything that you need in terms of milk, bottles, bedding etc, and we only ask for your time and a space in your home. 

As all of these puppies come from one area of the New Territories it's almost certain that they are closely related to other litters that have been rescued over the years.  I know that the six puppies that were taken in by one amazing foster home (Instagram@typhoon_k_puppies) are definitely the same family as "The Edibles" litter, so called because they were all given food names.  There are four of the "K-Pups" still available. with two lucky ones having already found homes. 

Wilson's sweet smile

The white puppy in this new litter may well end up looking like Puddle (called Loki by his foster parent), and Wilson, who recently moved to Tai Po.  In fact there have been many identical white-with-pink-nose puppies that have come before and are now happy family members, and without fail they have all been sweet and gentle characters.  So I'm extremely pleased to announce that Wilson was chosen to go home today, meaning Puddle moves up the chain, while this new baby starts at the bottom.  The Circle of Life never ends. 

Mr Big will come to us on Monday

I recently mentioned that we would be taking in four dogs that were going to need new homes due to the financial difficulties of their current owners, and as I asked that the licenses of all of the dogs were updated before they were brought to us, for now only the Alaskan Malamute Mr Big is coming initially. He's apparently a very sweet dog, good with people and other dogs, and I would really like to have a new home waiting if at all possible.  Please only apply to adopt if you can accommodate a giant sized dog, and provide full time air conditioning during the hot summer months. 

If you're looking for any dog or puppy to adopt, please start by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

After I shared some information about a charter flight to the UK that had places available for dogs unable to be flown on commercial airlines, I was inundated with enquiries which I forwarded to the organiser.  I believe there has been a delay to the original planned leaving date in April, but that a smaller (and more expensive alternative) might be possible.  Please don't ask me for details as I was just sharing the basic information so I could try to help those attempting to leave Hong Kong along with their dogs.  There are charter companies offering such services and you can see their names in this syndicated article which was forwarded to me https://archive.md/ChkDR.   It's good to know that many people will try everything possible to get their four-legged family members to wherever they're moving to, and I hope everyone succeeds in doing so.