Weds 17th Jan: Every day brings new arrivals

The new poodle is now called Skittle 

 Today's newcomer at Kennedy Town is a senior poodle with a bad heart who was surrendered to AFCD. I can understand why this happens, in some cases at least, because there's no denying that vet costs are very high, and treating an old dog for a chronic condition like heart disease is incredibly costly.   Now HKDR will need to take on those expenses, along with all of the other major and minor illnesses and surgeries that are part of our everyday life.

5 year-old ex-breeder King Charles Cavalier

However the excuse of high vet costs doesn't cover the ex-breeder dogs that come to us in very poor condition, even at a relatively young age, such as the poodle and King Charles Cavalier who will be with us next Tuesday.  At only four and five years these dogs are already in dire need of dental work, apart from whatever else will become apparent when they have their health check. 

4 year-old ex-breeder poodle girl 

Nor do high vet costs excuse the abandonment of young adult dogs, presumably taken in as cute and small puppies. We took two such adult mongrels from AFCD today who were sent to our Tai Po Homing Centre, and as much as I know that it's a huge improvement from being at AFCD kennels, I have to just hope that they won't have to spend the rest of their lives waiting for that special moment when they're chosen.  

Sunshine is a year old

I'm reminded every day of the many lovely dogs that we have at our main Homing Centre, but despite the many "likes" and comments for Sunshine, for example, only a year old and such a sweet boy, nobody has actually offered him a home.

Seth is 2 years old 

Seth is another young boy at just two years of age, and he is also waiting for his big chance. 

You can take a look at all of our dogs at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/dogs/, although puppies aren't added to the website until they're a bit older as they change so fast.

For all adoption enquiries please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.