Thurs 23rd Nov: Please, please desex your dogs!

 It really seems that we have endless dogs coming in but very few leaving, and this is almost certainly due to the approaching Christmas and New Year holiday season with so many planning their getaways. Meanwhile, at HKDR we carry on as normal every single day of the year, regardless of what's happening, so yes, there will still be a Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws on Sunday, the day of Peak to Fong. 

Ronald looks very unhappy 

Yesterday I wrote about a Doberman that was in need of a new home, but at that time I hadn't been sent a photo so here it is.   This boy, Ronald,  has had a sad life up until now so I'm really hoping he has the chance to find out that not all dog owners are as heartless as his past experiences made him think.

Kaya the labrador 

Normally a young and very friendly labrador would be snapped up, which just goes to show that things are really slowing down.  Kaya is a gorgeous girl who loves water, which is typical of the breed.  Unfortunately, like the Doberman, Kaya hasn't been desexed and is now in season, so we have to wait before we can arrange to have her spayed.  I'm still surprised by the number of owned dogs that are entire, meaning they can mate and produce more unwanted puppies, and it's totally irresponsible to contribute to what is already a massive problem.  

Max the Japanese spitz (?)

There was yet another surrender request for an eight year-old dog described as a Japanese spitz.  He too hasn't been neutered and he has a bad skin problem which may account for the fact that he looks nothing like a Japanese spitz (in the photo).  Regardless of that, he's a dog that has been with his family all his life and he deserves better.  He has no behaviour problems, and it seems that the falling-out coat is the reason why he's being thrown away.  I very much doubt there'll be a rush of offers to adopt him, and this makes me very sad.  From a dog's perspective there's no such thing as breed or looks, they are all just dogs to each other, and the hair loss is something that can be treated.  I would love to see him restored to full health and looking handsome again. 

At least the two dogs left behind at a grooming shop have been desexed, and we agreed to take them in as there was nowhere else for them to go. These two, a male and a female, are absolutely lovely and just two years old.  Once again what has happened to them is just totally unfair, and incredibly sad.  

As always, if you're interested in offering a home to any of our dogs or puppies, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, and for fostering it's www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/.