Mon 9th Oct: Lots of lucky dogs

 I had an early start to the day because I had to take one of my Lamma dogs to Acorn for what turned out to be a quick and simple issue thanks to Dr Tony.  I'm never sure how my dogs are going to react to being out and about when they live a very quiet and isolated life, and luckily Olivia was very well behaved and brave.

Meanwhile it was very busy at the Kennedy Town Homing Centre, and several dogs left to start their new lives. Ocean was the first to leave, having already been chosen on Sunday, and her adoption was followed by Piper and then Google, a senior cocker spaniel who had been with us for some time.  Lastly it was corgi Penny's turn, so a good day's results.

Sunday's Puppy Party was also lots of fun for the puppies, with Dimple being the lucky winner of a lovely home and one other older puppy-now-doglet being offered a trial with the two existing ex-HKDR dogs (who look very similar).  I won't mention the name yet just in case it doesn't work out, but our fingers are tightly crossed.  Jimmy Tsang was our photographer for the afternoon, and as always his photos are wonderful: Puppy Adoption Day 6th October 2024.

We have been working on the upcoming Peak to Fong event for months now, and for those of you who don't know what this is, it's our big fundraising event of the year which always takes place in November.  As an established event which draws dog families from all over Hong Kong to enjoy a fantastic day out, this year is also going to be a day to remember, with another T-shirt to add to the collection.  If you haven't already marked the day in your calendars, it's Sunday 24th November, and keep your eyes open for the announcements regarding the T-shirt sales, as these are the tickets to the event.  If you've been to any of our previous P2F events you'll know that this is something no dog will want to miss, or their humans. 

This coming Saturday 12th October we'll be holding our Flag Day sales on the streets, so please take a minute to stop and donate when you see the volunteers out and about.  Like Peak to Fong, Flag Days take months of preparation, including submitting the official applications a year in advance, as well as the design and production of the "flags" (stickers), and recruitment of volunteers for the day itself.  

With almost no support from the government, HKDR relies on our own fundraising initiatives to be able to function, and it's an ongoing struggle to keep enough coming in to be able to help the dogs who have no home.  Now more than ever we need your support, as economic troubles are hitting charities like HKDR hard, and every day we face the prospect of losing everything.  Whether it's just dropping some money into the bag on Flag Day, joining our Life Saver Club or supporting our fundraising events, you can make a difference.  Please go to www.hongkongdogrescue.com/donate/ to see how you can help.