Weds 27th Dec: So many incoming dogs and others needing help

 With Christmas now over, we just have the New Year to celebrate and then we can look forward to everyone getting back from their holidays (although there's Chinese New Year still to come).  While the community in general is obviously happy about having time off from work, and perhaps getting out of Hong Kong for a break, those of us in the dog rescue "business" see things very differently, and we know we can expect fewer adoptions during holiday periods.  

More puppies born to a stray mother 

In fact almost all of the incoming messages today were surrender requests, from the inevitable puppies born to homeless mothers, to Public Housing tenants being told to get rid of their unauthorised dogs.  Another doglet was found wandering and without a microchip to trace any owner, although he was wearing a harness that made him appear at first to only be lost.  Update: the owner was found, so I hope the dog is now going to be properly licensed!

Haku has been adopted 

It also seems that the breeders are clearing out their stock, as we were asked to take a further four shiba inu, three adults and a puppy.  As we're still holding the last intake, as well as the shiba from AFCD, we'll have to wait until they have been adopted before accepting any more.  If you're interested in adopting a shiba inu, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/. 

Santa 

Young pom 

On Thursday there will also be another intake from AFCD, including a German shepherd, senior poodle, a young pom and yet another puppy.  There are always so many dogs needing new homes, and sometimes the pressure to take more and more in becomes too much.  Who are these people who just throw throw their dogs away as if they were nothing? 

Yet another puppy 

This poor poodle is 12 years old 

Nash 

At least there was another Foster Fail today, as little Nash will be staying where he is.  Nash was one of a shy intake from some months ago, and he's obviously wormed his way into his foster parent's heart as so many do. Good for you Nash!