The rain seems to have kept everyone away, including the potential new small-medium dogs that we're still waiting to have any news about. Usually the first we know is that they're in a van and five minutes away, not the easiest way to operate for sure. This incoming group will go straight to ALCVC when they do eventually arrive, so the clinic is also wondering when they need to accommodate a big number at the same time.
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| Xena is very sweet and gentle |
We do have new dogs at our Tai Po Homing Centre though, the lovely young German shepherd girl, now Xena, and the doglet from AFCD with his new name, Nigel. He's also a sweet and friendly boy, and quite small too. It's very difficult for the dogs and the staff/volunteers at Tai Po during such bad weather, because everything has to continue as normal regardless of the rain or thunderstorms, and we really need somewhere for Xena in particular. She's two years old and a very gentle and friendly girl, so if you're interested in offering a home, to Xena or any other dogs or puppies, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/
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| Nigel has clearly been in a home before |
Although HKDR has a good working relationship with two other Animal Rescue Charities in particular, namely Catherine's Puppies and Kirsten's Zoo, as a rule we operate quite independently as far as adopters go. It's hard enough for everyone to find good homes for their dogs and puppies, and obviously we're all trying our best for those animals that are under our own care. However in this particular case, and with both Kirsten and Catherine having tried and failed to find a home for bulldog Twain, we need to join the search for a family for him. The tragic fact is that Twain has literally nowhere left to go, not because he's aggressive or has serious health problems, or for any other reason than he's a bulldog. This breed has been cruelly bred to morph from what was once a strong and active dog to a misshapen mess, to put it frankly. Even other dogs can't figure them out and are scared by their features, unable to read either the body or facial language.
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| Twain has literally nowhere to go |
Nobody knows Twain's history as he was rescued from AFCD, urgently needing to have a facelift so that the extra skin wasn't causing eye and breathing problems. That done, Twain was ready for adoption, but it seems nobody wants a dog that doesn't know how to play with other dogs, and who's not toilet trained.
What Twain does know is how to love people, and he's desperate to show and receive affection and attention. Now Twain has run out of options for a place to stay, so this is really a last-ditch attempt to find a home with a garden, or any outdoor area, and no other dogs. That's basically all Twain needs, apart from lots of love and cuddles, a huge supply of toys, and short walks which he absolutely loves as well. Is that too much to ask?
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