The five shiba inu from the breeder did indeed arrive today, and to add to our shiba collection we have another one coming from AFCD over Christmas, plus we still have Kira at our Kennedy Town Homing Centre.
Of the new arrivals, Denji and Anki are puppies, Ino and Haku are also still only ten months old, with Chika the oldest at three years or under. Unlike previous ex-breeder dogs and puppies, these five seem to be perfectly healthy. However I need to add that all ex-breeder dogs come to us without any toilet training, as they have been kept in cages and not treated as pets in any way.
This breed remains incredibly popular in Hong Kong, and I imagine it's because of the way they look because they can be demanding as family pets. I know this to be true due to the number of surrender requests we get for shibas, and the fact that there are still two staying on Lamma (Gumbo and Damson), and one at our Tai Po Homing Centre (Goji). However I will add that the ex-breeder shibas tend to be good natured, and I think this is because the breeders wouldn't be able to handle the difficult ones.
As always, if you're interested in adopting a shiba, or any of our other dogs, please start by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.
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| Jamie |
On Sunday we will be holding our regular Puppy Party as usual, and I imagine the store will be pretty busy with last-minute Christmas shoppers, and others visiting just to soak up the festive atmosphere. Whiskers N Paws always create a special Christmas scene with all sorts of fantastic decorations, and if you're one of those who will be dropping by for whatever reason, if you ask the floor staff to pick some treats for our HKDR dogs and puppies they'll be happy to do so, and there will be a discount for all gift purchases for us as well as free delivery to the Homing Centres.
There will be four young puppies making their debut on Sunday, the "J" litter of Jamie, Johnny, Janet and Jasmine. In a mixed breed litter there can be a huge difference in looks, thanks to the many genes that are passed down from mixed breed parents who themselves are made up of who-knows-what. Added to that is the fact that there can be more than one father, something that I assume happens a lot with stray mothers who are free to mate with any passing male during their fertile period. In the "J" litter, it's Jamie who has struck lucky in the cuteness department, or maybe it's just my own perception of what's attractive in a dog. Either way, underneath the cream/brown/black exterior they are all equal, and all just as lovely and deserving of a home. I have such a variation of "styles" living with me, and after a while you forget what they look like and just know them for their different personalities.
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| Sharlene still has a funny face |
I wanted to mention one of our special cases this year, just to tie up the story with a lovely and very happy ending. You may remember Sharlene, the sharpei type who came to us with a serious jaw problem, one that resulted in her not being able to open her mouth, eat or chew properly. Without surgery she would have died for sure, and thanks to the generosity of our supporters Sharlene had the necessary surgery carried out by a specialist from South Africa. Subsequently Sharlene was adopted by the person we call the Sharpei Angel, and it seemed that was the end of her story. However, while Sharlene was happy and sweet-natured, the other dogs in the home didn't accept her as one of the family, and she needed a new home where she could be safe from being bullied. It was going to be a challenge, as Sharlene still had a funny face and could hardly be described as a pretty dog, but as luck would have it some neighbours had recently lost their own dog and agreed to take Sharlene in on a foster basis. You may have guessed the ending by now because I said it was happy, and yes, the fostering has become an adoption. Sharlene is an only dog now, and is loving her new life and family. Merry Christmas Sharlene, and here's wishing you and your new forever family a very happy New Year!
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| Merry Christmas Sharlene! |
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