It's been a strange week for me, and not a happy one to be honest, starting with one of my Lamma dogs having to go back to hospital on Monday with a mysterious wound on her side that had become maggot-infested. This can happen very quickly, as the eggs hatch within hours of a fly laying them. The worst thing was that the dog, Nona, had recently had surgery to remove a giant-sized cyst from her underside, and she was recovering very well. The current wound was unrelated, and I can only think that a wild boar may have caused it.
On Tuesday I made the very difficult decision of having two of my fifteen year-old dogs euthanised, as their lives had become extremely difficult for them, and for me. Domino's mind was sharp but her body has completely given up on her, while Misha was still able to walk but her advanced dementia meant she had no idea where she was or what she was doing. I'd been thinking about letting them go for some time, but it had got to the point where they had no quality of life at all. For me, the build-up to making such a decision is the time when I grieve for them more than after the deed, because it's heartbreaking watching a dog you have known for so many years become so completely helpless.
Apart from that I have been sporting a massive black and swollen eye since running into a (closed) glass door, and it's quite likely that it will still be quite colourful when I go to Peak to Fong on Sunday 24th.
The good news is that I've been watching the long-range weather forecast closely, hoping that the current rain will have disappeared by then, and according to what I'm seeing the day will be dry. We've only had one rainy Peak to Fong, and of course although everyone turned up for the event it put a literal dampener on the whole day.
More good news, both of the puppies currently staying at Whiskers N Paws will soon be leaving with their new families, so that means two new puppies will take their place. They could be sisters Inky and Isa, or two new recruits from AFCD, we haven't decided yet.
Apart from the two puppies at AFCD, there's also a one year-old border collie girl who was surrendered by her owners when they left Hong Kong. Of course it's terrible, so we want to find her a new and definitely-forever home as quickly as possible. If you can offer a suitable home and environment to this lovely dog, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/ as a first step.
With just over a week to go until Peak to Fong, the excitement (or is it anxiety?) is building, as there's so much for the organising team to do and think of to make sure the day goes smoothly. Yannie is also combining her role as Events Manager with working at our Tai Po Homing Centre, so I'm quite sure she's going to be doubly-relieved when the Monday 25th arrives. Then it's just a month until Christmas, so our dogs are already busy making their Santa Wish Lists, top of which is always treats and toys, with the number one wish being a home of their own.
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