As you know, my Lamma base is home to many of the dogs who for whatever reason couldn't stay at our Homing Centres, as well as some of the original dogs from way back, before we had anywhere else for them to go. Some of these dogs are very timid, as well as having long coats that need to be trimmed, but that's not possible given their temperament. That's why over the past couple of months I've been taking such dogs to Acorn to have them sedated so they could be shaved, and this Saturday I have an appointment to take one or two more for their drastic haircuts. However, I can't manage this on my own as we don't have a van and driver on Saturdays, and I can't lift the crates with the dogs inside by myself. Of course we can arrange for a van, but the drivers don't help with the lifting, so I need assistance from anyone who can meet me at the sampan drop-off location near Aberdeen at 2.30pm, perhaps help with the shaving itself (but that's not really necessary), and then the same in reverse, leaving Acorn at around 4pm. As we are holding out bi-monthly Small Dog Adoption event at Whiskers N Paws this Saturday, volunteers that could potentially help aren't available, so if there's anyone reading this who can spare the time, and is fit enough to be able to lift a dog-filled crate with me, please let me know. You can email me at sallyandersen@hongkongdogrescue.com, or leave a message on this post.
Since I'm asking for help, I will mention the turtles again, because there are so many at AFCD (in Pokfulam), and I mean really a lot. They're all sizes, but bear in mind that small turtles grow into large ones, and they live for a long time. In fact that's where there are always so many thrown out, because they grow too big for their small tanks. These turtles are all red-eared sliders, the type that you can buy for a few dollars in the market, and sadly very few live out their lives in good homes. Again, please email me or leave a Facebook message if you can offer a home to one or more turtles.
There's another different kind of help needed, and this is for terrier Wiska who's been offered a home in the USA by a couple who have previously adopted from HKDR. To make this possible we are looking for someone who's flying to California, either Los Angeles or San Francisco, and who can take Wiska along as excess baggage. The catch is that many airlines are now not allowing excess baggage, so we have been recommended to use Korean Air. It's a long shot but is there possibly anyone who can help?
The huskies, as well as a Malamute from AFCD, have all thankfully found foster homes, so at least they're not at the Tai Po Homing Centre in the terrible heat. The large number of huskies coming at the same time has created a huge amount of extra work for everyone, but particularly the Tai Po team who already have so much to do on a daily basis as it is.
If you're able to offer a permanent home to a husky, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, but please be sure that you have the space and time, as well as good air conditioning, to be able to care for a cold-weather dog.
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