Tues 31st Oct: 31 days and 51 adoptions

Big thanks to our many sponsors too!

 I have to admit that I'm not a fan of Halloween, and I'm always happy to see the day pass so we can move on to the next big event, which for us will be Peak to Fong on Sunday 26th November.  I should warn any potential participants who haven't already bought the T-shirt-tickets that we're already having to scramble around for sizes, and even I had to remind the team that I would need to have one put aside.  It would be great if we could just make some more to satisfy demand but there's a limit on the numbers we're allowed to have joining the event, so please don't leave it too late.  I have to admit that I'm very happy to see that everyone is as enthusiastic as we are about the return of the best dog event in town, and it's going to be an amazing day for sure.   

While I'm on the subject of Peak to Fong, can I also remind you that there's a sponsorship form in the T-shirt packing, and this is not just for decoration but a big and very important part of the fundraising aspect of Peak to Fong.   This has been a very challenging year for HKDR, in fact a challenging few years, and we're relying on this event to bring in much-needed funding for the coming months.  

“𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑” 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐬

𝗧-𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁/𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀

The T-shirt also serves as the Peak to Fong event ticket. Wear it on 26 November (Sun), join our charity walk from the Peak to Lan Kwai Fong, and enjoy the street party with your beloved dogs!

Also, each T-shirt is packed with a very important sponsorship form - for you to raise funds for our rescued dogs. Bring the money you raised from friends and relatives to our collection booth at LKF on 26 Nov! Prizes are ready for the top sponsored walkers!

“Bring Love Home”…bring this T-shirt home!

Retail stores:

HKDR@Elgin

Address: G/F, 22 Elgin Street, Central

Business hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday

Whiskers N Paws

Address: 10/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau

Business hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday / 10am – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday

Homing Centres:

HKDR Kennedy Town Homing Centre

Address: Shop 4, G/F, Brilliant Court, Sai Hong Lane, No.28 Praya, Kennedy Town

Business hours: 10am – 6pm daily

HKDR Tai Po Homing Centre

Address: 6, Shek Lin Road, Tai Po

Business hours: 10am – 6pm daily

Online:

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR)

https://hongkongdogrescue.com/ticket_information-p2f2023/

Whiskers N Paws

https://www.wnp.com.hk/.../hk-dog-rescue-2023-peak-to...

T-shirt design: No.HYP

#hkdr #peaktofong2023 #peaktofong #charitywalk #walkathon #fundraising #majorfund #walkforagoodcause

Wiggy 

We took in a new poodle today, and when I say new I don't mean a puppy, just new to us.  In fact this poor guy is far from "new" with his bad skin and dirty teeth, but we'll get him fixed up and looking like a different dog before too long.  I called him Wiggy because he looks like he's wearing a judge's wig. 

We had a great month for adoptions, with a total of fifty one dogs and puppies finding homes during October.  Thanks to all adopters for giving the previously homeless a family to call their own.

At the end of each month's adoption total we also mention our Forever Dogs, meaning those who stayed with us until the end of their natural lives.  They never found their own families, but we took care of them from the moment they arrived until the day they left, because that's what being a No Kill Organisation means. 

Tai Po Homing Centre

Brady (Samoyed)

Pixie (Multibreed doglet)

Sonic (Multibreed)

Frappe (Multibreed)

Richie (Multibreed)

Alfie (Siberian Husky)

Xena (German Shepherd)

Kit (Golden Retriever)

Kat (Golden Retriever)

Kennedy Town Homing Centre

Zoe (Poodle)

Dewy (Poodle)

Paxton (Multibreed puppy)

Eliza (Multibreed)

Jodie (Multibreed)

Scooter (Terrier cross)

Scamp (Terrier cross)

Claude (French Bulldog)

Jeremy (Cockapoo)

Bobby (Bichon Frise puppy)

Onyx (Terrier cross)

Oberon (Poodle)

Skippy (Cavapoo)

Arlo (Terrier cross)

Jiro (Shiba Inu puppy)

Jonty (Poodle)

Patrick (Cocker Spaniel)

Puzzle (King Charles Spaniel)

Plum (Beagle)

Penny (Multibreed)

Boozy (Multibreed puppy)

Barley (Whippet puppy)

Whiskers N Paws

Paw (Multibreed)

Whisker (Multibreed)

Usko (Multibreed doglet)

Foster Homes

Echo (Siberian Husky)

Sunshine (Multibreed puppy)

Kimbo (Multibreed)

Bunty (Poodle)

Tyler (Poodle)

Igloo (Shiba Inu puppy)

Macc (Standard Poodle puppy)

Becky (Poodle)

Ben (Bichon Frise)

Adam (Multibreed puppy)

Jules (Corgi)

Bruno (Multibreed puppy)

Carlo (Multibreed)

Sandro (Multibreed puppy)

Ella (Multibreed ) 

Albie (Multibreed puppy)

Our Forever Dogs

Biggy (Tai po)

Raymond (Tai po)

Nina (Lamma)

Rescued Dogs (Total: 39)

From AFCD: 8

From other sources: 31

Mon 30th Oct: An early Halloween

Parker 

 I know it's a day early, but I wanted to share this Halloween photo of Parker, who some of you might recall was adopted not too long ago.  Unfortunately he didn't fit in with the family dynamics so I suggested it would be best for everyone if he came back, and as he's still only eleven months old and a small-medium size, I'm sure he'll find another home that suits his rather shy personality better.   In many cases it's not that the adopters do anything wrong or treat a dog badly, it's only that the home isn't a good fit for that particular personality.  If it doesn't work then it's best to try again, and we have seen returned dogs go to new homes where they have been very happy. 

If you would like to meet Parker with a view to adopting, I should mention that shy dogs do best in homes where there's another dog to be their companion and mentor. 

I'm also feeling optimistic about some other upcoming potential adoptions, which of course I won't mention, but one of them is a pair.  When dogs form strong partnership bonds we will always try to keep them together, because although it's definitely more of a challenge, it seems cruel to separate two dogs that are very close.  In many cases when one dog from such a pair dies, the other will follow not long afterwards. 

 I know from my Lamma dogs that some form female groups (males don't do this), some bond as male-female couples, and some males have a best friend they hang out with.  Lucy and Lola are a pair that we would very much like to see adopted together, and you can meet these lovely smaller girls at our Kennedy Town Centre. 

Please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/ if you're interested in any of our dogs and puppies.  We'll get back to you very quickly. 

Meet more of our Halloween friends on Instagram @hkdr.ktown 

Sun 29th Oct: Last October Puppy Party

Albie has a lovely new family 

 There are so many lovely photos in the set by Simon Li  Puppy Adoption Day 29th Oct 2023, but the best of all has to be the adoption of little Albie, now a fully-fledged family member.   Albie is one of a litter of nine we took in and they all have wonderful personalities, helped along by their foster families who are so important to us, and to the puppies under their care.  If you would like to become a foster for HKDR, please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/. We provide everything that's needed in terms of food, bed, bowls and everything else, all we ask is that foster families attend vet appointments as needed, and the Whiskers N Paws Puppy Parties for puppies.

Fun in the sun for four happy siblings

Kat has a new husky brother 

Both of the golden retrievers have now gone to their new homes, and we had so many great offers that it was really a matter of those who came first.  We now have a waiting list for the next intake of this breed, so at least I know I won't need to look far when any GRs turn up.  

Kit leaving Tai Po

Sometimes we get adoption requests that specify that they want a mongrel, mixed breed or village dog, and of course we have plenty of those, all ages, colours and size.  I love getting these questionnaires as you can imagine.  Dog rescue work would be very easy if we had an endless supply of poodle puppies and golden retrievers, but that's not how life works. 

Sat 28th Oct: A Kennedy Town round-up

 For the last weekend of October I just want to share the photos (once again) of our small and medium-sized Kennedy Town residents who have been with us for a while.   We also have the more recent arrivals, plus many in foster homes like sweet French bulldog girl Bijou, and the lovely pair Rex and Nova (a new video of these two will be posted on Facebook and Instagram).  Of those shown in the grid here, Barley and Boozy have been adopted while poodle Belle is in a foster home so she can have the knee surgery that she badly needs.  Puppy Babs is also in foster and is heading for a "Fail" because she's so adorably cute, but let's see.

Bijou is 3 years old

Nancy is a very sweet young bulldog

If you would like to meet any of these dogs please start by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

The doglets waiting at Kennedy Town 

Fri 27th Oct: A happy double

 I'm not going to talk about the two golden retrievers that arrived on Wednesday other than to say I know they won't be with us for very long!   We have also been asked to accept another two year-old GR, which is good timing assuming it actually turns up, as so many times these urgent surrender requests end up with "I gave it to a friend".  This also just happened with the German shepherd I mentioned a couple of times this week, and even a mongrel puppy I was asked if we could take in as he had been deemed to be "too ugly".  Sadly I even had a home waiting for this very cute little boy when I was told the rescuer had given it to a passerby, which inevitably means a horrible and probably short life.   You could say it's a good thing that we don't end up having to take in more dogs, which is true, but at the same time I wonder about the homes they end up in if the owners just want to get rid of them.  It also wastes our time and energy when we need to be finding homes for dogs that are actually already with us. 

Sweet mini bulldog Nancy 

Anyway I can absolutely guarantee that the lovely little bulldog girl, Nancy, is with us and needing a home, and the others that came to us from AFCD on Thursday.  Sunshine is eighteen months old and a very sweet boy, and the two older puppies are also sweet and friendly girls, eight months old (now Dimple and Doodle). 

Doodle 

Sunshine 

Dimple 

There was a double adoption at Kennedy Town for two of the other recent arrivals, and I had known that the whippet puppy would be leaving, but was very happy to see that mixed breed puppy Boozy was taken as a friend too.  I'm sure these two will have a lot of fun as they grow up together. 

Happy times ahead for Barley and Boozy

Thurs 26th Oct: Olive lost and found

Olive is found, now let's find her a home 

 Today was dominated by the search for terrier girl Olive after she slipped out of her harness and ran away while being transported to Acorn in Sai Ying Pun.   Staff and volunteers at all Hong Kong Centres went looking for her, but defying all odds and usual behaviour for a runaway dog, Olive ended up being found a long way away in Repulse Bay.  

Dogs don't normally run that far from the place where they got lost, but there are always exceptions and some of you may remember the story of Aladdin.  He ran from Hong Kong all the way to Shatin via the cross harbour tunnel, and was missing for weeks before finally being spotted and then caught. 

We're so grateful for all of the help with Olive, especially for the finder and the person who kept her overnight.   One thing's for sure, these terriers are such smart little dogs, and maybe this exposure will help find Olive a home. 

Lovely Nancy 

While Olive was on the run we took in another lovely smaller dog from AFCD, this time the mini bulldog I've mentioned a couple of time before.  Now-Nancy looks much more like a bulldog then the photo we were sent by AFCD, and she's really very sweet (and small).  Hopefully someone will see her new photo and will rush to adopt her. 

We also took in a pair of older puppy girls from AFCD, and they're now at our Tai Po Homing Centre.  I'm just waiting for photos and names, but the Acorn vet reported that they were very sweet (and healthy).

As we approach the start of November, I'd just like to mention that the ticket-T-shirts for Peak to Fong have been selling like hot cakes, so please don't leave it too late to buy your correct size.  Remember that you will need to wear the T-shirt on the day of the event to fully participate and to receive your free goodie bag, stuffed with great gifts.  T-shirts can be purchased from the following locations:

HKDR@Elgin

Address: G/F, 22 Elgin Street, Central

Business hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday

Whiskers N Paws

Address: 10/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau

Business hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday / 10am – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday

Homing Centres:

HKDR Kennedy Town Homing Centre

Address: Shop 4, G/F, Brilliant Court, Sai Hong Lane, No.28 Praya, Kennedy Town

Business hours: 10am – 6pm daily

HKDR Tai Po Homing Centre

Address: 6, Shek Lin Road, Tai Po

Business hours: 10am – 6pm daily

Weds 25th Oct: New dogs and vet bills

Baby Babs

 I'll start with the new arrivals as we want to get them into homes of course, and I should mention that adorable, small and fluffy Babs has already moved into a foster home.   

The whippet puppy also has a potential home so is off the list for now, but on the off chance that she doesn't leave on Thursday, and if there are other whippet enthusiasts who would like to adopt Barley, please complete the adoption questionnaire.

Kit the male 

The two golden retrievers are staying at our Tai Po Homing Centre of course, and they're really happy and friendly young adults, now Kit (male) and Kat the female.

Kat the female

There are adoptions to write about, with Ella becoming a foster fail and puppy Sandro leaving his foster family to start his new life.   Small adult Penny was also chosen from the many still waiting at Kennedy Town,  so she's especially lucky. 

Lucky Penny 

As a side note, the new poodle girl Belle joins the long list of the many poodles that have come to us with serious knee (patella) luxation, and she will be seeing Dr Tony for an assessment and definite surgery.   I'm hopeful that her condition is fixable but we need two things, the first being a foster home so Belle can recover from her knee operations, and the second being donations to help pay for yet another expensive surgery.  

We'll always do whatever it takes to help any of our dogs, but I have to be honest and say that every time another dog with a serious condition comes in, the image of dollar bills going up in flames dances in front of my eyes.  If you can help with Belle's vet costs, or those of the many others needing surgery, please see donation options at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/donate/. We really do need your support, and thank you!

Tues 24th Oct: Adoptions, new dogs and P2F T-shirt/tickets

 Adoptions first, then I'll talk about other things like the new dogs that are due to arrive, and the Peak to Fong T-shirt-tickets which are now available.  Remembering past years there was always a last-minute scramble to get the right size, so make sure you buy early!  

Richie is so happy to find his new family 

The Tai Po dog that was taken for a trial adoption has already has his permanent status confirmed after he fitted in so perfectly.  His name is Richie, and I'm so happy for this sweet boy, previously adopted as a baby puppy and then returned because he grew too big.  He's a fantastic boy with a heart of gold, and now he has his own family.  Hooray!

Lucky Alfie 

Also leaving from Tai Po was the recently-arrived husky, now Alfie, while very popular Plum the beagle was  adopted from Kennedy Town.  

Golden retriever girl 

As for the new dogs, I'll try to share all of their photos with as much information as we've been given.  Anyone who's interested in adopting, please make sure you complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.  

Boy, age unknown at this point 

6 months girl (Whippet?)

Girl, age not given 

Boy, age not given

Boy 2 years old 

Boy 4-5 years 

Older puppy boy mix

You might also like to remember that we have a one year-old Akita called Google needing a new home, and a three year-old German shepherd, Molly. 

Google is 1 year old 

“𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑” 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐬

𝗧-𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁/𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀

The T-shirt also serves as the Peak to Fong event ticket. Wear it on 26 November (Sun), join our charity walk from the Peak to Lan Kwai Fong, and enjoy the street party with your beloved dogs!

Also, each T-shirt is packed with a very important sponsorship form - for you to raise funds for our rescued dogs. Bring the money you raised from friends and relatives to our collection booth at LKF on 26 Nov! Prizes are ready for the top sponsored walkers!

“Bring Love Home”…bring this T-shirt home!

Retail stores:

HKDR@Elgin

Address: G/F, 22 Elgin Street, Central

Business hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday

Whiskers N Paws

Address: 10/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau

Business hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday / 10am – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday

Homing Centres:

HKDR Kennedy Town Homing Centre

Address: Shop 4, G/F, Brilliant Court, Sai Hong Lane, No.28 Praya, Kennedy Town

Business hours: 10am – 6pm daily

HKDR Tai Po Homing Centre

Address: 6, Shek Lin Road, Tai Po

Business hours: 10am – 6pm daily

Online:

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR)

https://hongkongdogrescue.com/ticket_information-p2f2023/

Whiskers N Paws

https://www.wnp.com.hk/.../hk-dog-rescue-2023-peak-to...

T-shirt design: No.HYP