Weds 26th June: VERY hot weather fosters needed!

Button is a lovely boy, so why no home yet?

 Checking the weather forecast, I saw that the already-hot weather is going to get even hotter, and once again I want to remind all dog families that heatstroke kills in a very short time.  For some breeds and types in particular, they don't even need to be walking or in direct sunlight, it's simply the high temperatures that are enough.  The obvious breeds are the flat-faced dogs like bulldogs and pugs, but labradors are also prone to being affected by the heat, and we have Button already staying at our Tai Po Homing Centre, with a new labrador boy due to arrive on Thursday, also four year old.

Other than these two we have many dogs that need to be able to get out of the intense heat, so we're asking for hot weather fosters who can provide air-conditioned comfort for a while. If you can help, and are already registered as a foster, please head over to Tai Po to pick up a dog, and if you've never fostered before please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/.

We also need foster homes for other dogs and puppies, particularly some newborns who will need bottle feeding for a couple of weeks at least.  This is a job for dedicated dog lovers, as it means feeding every few hours initially, even during the night. We have an offer of a short-term foster for two of the babies, so we still need somewhere for the other three, as well as a ne home for the pair when the current foster needs to give them back. 

Girl under a year old 

As I was checking messages last thing before heading for bed, there was a surrender request for ten, yes TEN, chihuahuas, all young, with the ages being from under a year to two years.  These dogs have been home-bred, and I don't want to go into all of that and what I feel about it, I just want to ask if anyone is interested in adopting, or fostering. 

Boy also under a year 

For adoption, please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, and for fostering refer to the link already given.