Fri 28th Nov: A tragedy for Hong Kong

 Like everyone else here in Hong Kong, my thoughts are with the residents and families of those who have been affected by the terrible tragedy that occurred at Tai Po, and is still ongoing as I write.  Words are inadequate to express the sadness and disbelief that such a thing could happen here, and the huge loss of life is difficult to even comprehend.  Thousands of people have suddenly become homeless too, including our own van driver Ming, who also lived in that residential complex and was thankfully out when then fire took hold.

It will take a long time for the Tai Po community to recover from what has happened, but the spirit of all Hongkongers in their immediate offers of help and support has been the only highlight throughout the past two days.  We have also received offers of foster care for any dogs that needed a safe place to stay, but so far we haven't been asked to accept any pets.

While headlines about the Tai Po tragedy dominate all aspects of Hong Kong media, we have to continue to take care of the dogs under our care, which includes our re-homing efforts.  We had considered cancelling our Sunday puppy adoption event as a mark of respect to those who have lost their lives, but in the end agreed to go ahead and will be at Whiskers N Paws as usual, from 2pm to 4pm.  I hope some puppy love will help to lift the spirits of those needing it.

I wanted to write about the happy adoptions that have taken place since my last post, and also about our big Peak to Fong event last Sunday, but I will save those for another day.  

For today I just wanted to share the condolences of everyone at HKDR with the families and friends of those who have lost so much.  Our thoughts are with you.

Sat 1st November: It's Peak to Fong month!

 Yes, here we are in November, and with just three weeks to go until our big fundraising event of the year, Peak to Fong, taking place on Sunday 23rd.  Although the tickets, in the form of a T-shirt, have already been available for a while and all of the planning started early in the year, we're continuing to add surprises to the day's happenings.  The latest is that we'll be having some special guests attending, in the shape of the famed Australian Firefighters (stay back ladies!), so you can buy the calendars as well as have your photos taken with the crew to show off to friends. 

On Wednesday 5th November, we have another fundraiser in the form of a treadmill challenge, this time being organised by the Dorsett Hotel worldwide.  To kick off the Hong Kong end of the event, myself, Yannie, and other HKDR volunteers will be taking it in turns to run (maybe walk fast!) on the treadmill, and you can sponsor us using the form below.  All proceeds from this fun event will be donated to HKDR, so we're obviously very happy and grateful for such amazing support.

We are excited to announce the Dorsett 26 Hours Global Run for Charity! Our dedicated teams around the world will take turns running on a treadmill for a cause for 26 hours, starting on November 5 and culminating on November 6. This is our Group's worldwide wellness initiative connecting our guests and communities through sustainable fitness program at our hotels.

🗓 5 Nov, 2PM – 6 Nov, 4PM (HKT)

📍 Dorsett Kai Tak, Hong Kong

🏃‍♀ Run in 30-min or 1-hour slots

💚 All donations go to Hong Kong Dog Rescue

Please kindly fill in your participation: 

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Donating is easy and secure, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR). After you make your donation, please include the name of the runner you are supporting in a Testimonial!

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Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our communities!"

There were 31 adoptions during October, and you can see all of the names listed on our Facebook and Instagram pages.  I want to give a special mention to 3 particular dogs, because their story is rather special and a little bit different because they were all dogs that were staying with me on Lamma.  

Lennox and Lewis had been adopted as young puppies by someone who turned out to be a complete liar as well as irresponsible, and not only were the puppies allowed to roam freely around Sai Kung, but they were also left behind when the man in question fled Hong Kong after just a few months.  With nowhere for Lennox and Lewis to go, I brought them to Lamma where they were able to live the free and easy life they had become accustomed to.  I walked them (and others) every day, and we would pass the home of the village chief and his wife, who had previously adopted from me and provided a wonderful home to their dog.  Sadly the dog eventually died, leaving the wife bereft.  I had suggested another puppy but she was too upset about their loss to even consider, but after a while Lennox and Lewis started to visit, especially as they were given treats when they did.  The treats turned into lavish home-cooked meals, enjoyed by almost all of the dogs who disappeared whenever we reached that particular house.  After a while I saw less and less of Lennox and Lewis, and another older dog called Plum, and finally the licenses were handed over and the adoptions made official.   I'm very happy to know that these three very lucky dogs have found the home of their dreams, and that I can continue to see them if they feel like joining the morning walk.

As you may know, many of my Lamma dogs came to me as puppies, before we had the Homing Centres for them to stay at.  Now as they have reached old age I'm losing them on a regular basis, the inevitable result of lifelong care, just as the old dogs at our Tai Po and Ap Lei Chau Homing Centres are guaranteed.  Of all the dogs that have lived with me, some became very close companions while others remained independent until the end.  Today I lost my closest and beloved Griffin, who had slept on my bed every night for most of his fourteen years, and who had trained me so well to be his devoted slave. It came quite suddenly, when Griffin called urgently for me to help him, and I found him unable to stand or, as it turned out, to see or control any part of himself.  I assumed he had suffered a stroke, or similar, and seeing him so distressed  and helpless left me with no choice but to end his suffering.  It was a very empty bed that I slept in last night. 

Mon 26th Oct: Heartwarming "foster fails" and other stories

 Yet another month has sped by, and in just a few days it will be November and Peak to Fong. I had to grab my T-shirt to make sure I had one, as some sizes have already sold out!  If you're planning on coming along to enjoy the amazing day with dogs and human friends, please don't leave it too late. The date is Sunday 23rd November if you need a reminder.

We've had some wonderful adoptions this month, with several foster fails of Tai Po dogs who were taken for typhoon fostering.  I'm not sure which is the happiest story, so I'll put them on equal footing and alphabetical order, meaning Gelato comes first. You may remember he escaped from his foster home and ended up being hit by a car, and while we were all extremely worried at first he made a quick recovery, and even better he's been formally adopted!

The second heartwarming adoption is that of Turbo, a 12 year-old Tai Po resident who has been with HKDR since he was a puppy.  This proves that a dog is never too old to become a family member, and that we take care of all of our dogs until that special day comes.

The third "foster fail" was Nando, another lovely boy who just needed that chance to prove himself.

Thank you to all of the foster parents who changed the dogs' lives for ever.  

I also want to mention another very kind and loving foster family, although with a sad and unexpected ending.  Delphine had been adopted from us several years ago but ended up having to be returned when her owner passed away.  She wasn't in the best condition when she came back, but she was taken in by a foster family and her health seemed to be improving.  She was actually going to Acorn for a routine check-up when she collapsed outside the clinic, and despite best efforts she never regained consciousness.  The happy part of this story is that she died knowing that she was loved and cared for, and that the end was quick and pain-free. 

Of course most adoptions are of smaller dogs from our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, and they include the last shiba puppy, Yoshi, and Coco with the amazing eye patches.  Big puppy Larry found a lovely home with one of our long-term adopters, so I hope his siblings will be as lucky. For the full list with photos, please check our HKDR Facebook page, as for some reason I'm not able to include photos on this page any more.

While dogs are leaving we're always taking in replacements, one of which is a young corgi boy, now called Blair.  If you're interested in adopting any dog or puppy, large, medium or small, please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/. 

Fri 17th Oct: Peak to Fong and other upcoming events in the pipeline

 We have a lot of exciting collaborations for the coming months in the pipeline, all of which serve two purposes.  The first is to bring in much-needed funds so we can save more dogs, and the second is to help to share awareness about HKDR and what we do.  Of course we'll be sharing information as the time approaches, but for now all eyes are on Peak to Fong, taking place on Sunday 23rd November.  Although that might seem a long way off, we have already sold out of some T-shirt sizes, so please don't wait to buy yours. I'm sure you already know that Peak to Fong (P2F) is the most-fun dog event of the year, and we always look forward to meeting our ex-HKDR dogs and their families. 

As you may have noticed if you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, we have been asking for foster homes for new dogs coming to our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, or rather even before they arrive.  This is because we had an outbreak of a serious strain of kennel cough at the Centre, and while it's resolving and the affected dogs are recovering, we need to make sure that the premises is totally clear of any potential infection before introducing new residents.   It's created a lot of work for Cindy, our Foster Coordinator, who honestly deserves a medal for the work she does, but we feel it's for the best interests of the dogs and puppies. We have a new intake waiting to be offered foster homes, and while about half of them have already found foster families, we still need more before we can say yes to the dogs arriving.  If you can help, please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/, or email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com if you're already registered with her.

I don't want to forget the dogs at our Tai Po Homing Centre waiting for homes, as they tend to get overlooked as it is.  We recently took in two lovely older puppies from AFCD,  now called Lizzie and Lottie, and they're both only medium sized.

Other than Lizzie and Lottie there are so many lovely dogs, some of whom have been with us since they were puppies, and they really deserve a chance of becoming part of a real family.  Please come and meet them at 6 Shek Lin Road, Tai Po, but remember to complete the adoption questionnaire in advance so we can suggest the best match for you and your lifestyle.  The form is at www.hongkongdogsrecue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/,

Sat 4th Oct: Yet another typhoon, and new poodles arrive

 It seems we can hardly catch our breath after patching up and repairing the damage from one typhoon before we're on to the next.  At least today's isn't as ferocious as Ragasa, but it was enough to bring down a big tree at our Tai Po Homing Centre, which came crashing down onto a shelter roof.  Fortunately no dogs or people were injured, and only the roof needs replacing.

On top of the typhoons, we're still trying to get the kennel cough situation at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre under control, and while most of the dogs and puppies are recovering, we can't risk bringing in newcomers who will almost certainly be infected and start everything up again. For that reason, when we were asked if we could accept a group of poodles, we had to secure foster homes before saying yes.  Initially we had big response, but as quickly as they came in the offers of a temporary home were withdrawn.  Finally we had enough confirmed fosters to give the go-ahead for the poodles to come, and they all went straight out again, with one lucky doodle being instantly adopted.  Gunner is now called Ginger, and is obviously no longer looking for a home.  We also have quite a few poodles at Ap Lei Chau also available for adoption if you're looking for this breed in particular, or just a small dog to join your family.

Adoptions are still ongoing at Ap Lei Chau, and Tai Po of course, and there are plenty of dogs and puppies to choose from.  As always please complete the adoption questionnaire as the first step in the adoption process, and you can find it at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

Other than the dogs and puppies that have been affected by the cough and runny nose that are the symptoms of kennel cough, our vet bills have been astronomical as each individual case has to be assessed and treated, some of them needing to be hospitalised.  Just when we seem to have got our finances under control and back on track, we've been hit with huge monthly invoices which need to be paid.  In addition to the financial burden, the staff and volunteers are exhausted with all of the extra work involved in giving extra-special care, attention and medication to all of the dogs and puppies.  

These outbreaks occur from time to time, and come out of the blue. There's nothing that can be done other than to wait it out until the virus has moved on, but we will still need foster homes for the next groups of incoming dogs until it's safe to keep them at our Homing Centre again.  If you can help, please complete the foster form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/, but please only offer if you can genuinely take in a dog or puppy until it finds a home.  There's a lot of time and work involved in assessing each application and the to-and-fro messaging and arrangements, and frustrating when it comes to nothing in the end.  As a reminder, our Foster Coordinator, Cindy, is a volunteer who isn't paid for the many hours of work that she puts in for the dogs and puppies, and the workload at the moment is very heavy.  

Tues 3rd June: Lots of dog news, and a tragic loss

 There are adoptions to write about, as well as new arrivals and dogs that are due to come to our Tai Po Homing Centre on Wednesday (five young and friendly Golden Retrievers).  This breed is probably the most popular of all, so if you're interested in adopting please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

We've also been asked to take (cream-coloured) labradors, as well as a young Bernese Mountain Dog, so again please complete the questionnaire if interested. 

I should also add that we can't hold dogs if the potential home can't take them immediately, and with many families already planning their summer holidays that means not being able to adopt until they get back. 

Today we also took in four lovely smaller dogs at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, all girls, and their photos will be shared once names have been allocated.  Of the previous intake, the "M" Group, Marco, Mandy, Molly and Mungo (on trial) have already found homes, so I'm hoping that the new girls will be just as lucky.

There were also two adoptions from foster homes, one being Percy and the other Sunny.  Sunny is actually staying with his foster family, the best outcome of all. 

I almost forgot to mention the adoption of the Malamute whose photo was shared on our social media recently, and she's found a lovely family and the new name of  Akela.

Of course my blog is almost always about dogs, but today I need to share some extremely upsetting news about the sudden passing of one of our long-term volunteers, who was also an HKDR Board Member.  Vivian Chan is known to many in the HKDR community, not only for her volunteering with the dogs, but also as one of the main organisers of our Peak to Fong event, and much more.  Vivian used to be a regular visitor to my Lamma home where she used to walk the dogs, and even ended up adopting one of them, a grumpy little terrier called Gecko.  She subsequently adopted several seniors from Tai Po, as well as sponsoring many others.  The news of her death came as an enormous shock to us all, as Vivian was still young and active.  A tribute to Vivian will be shared on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and for the many who knew her and would like to attend the Memorial later this month, we're happy to share the details. 

Our sincere condolences go to Vivian's family and close friends, as she will be greatly missed by all.  

Vivian's beloved dog, another senior called Joss, is being cared for by Tai Po staff member Gigi, as I know there was concern about what would happen to him. 

Sun 25th May: A very busy weekend

 I really can't believe we've almost reached the end of the month and that it will soon be June, halfway through the year.  It's certainly been an eventful period with the move to Ap Lei Chau and so many dogs and puppies coming in, but at least there were several who found their forever homes over the weekend.

As always the breeds don't stay for long, and the three young golden retrievers have all been adopted, as well as the husky and samoyed that came to Tai Po at the same time.  We still have the border collie Taffy, who's actually a boy, not a girl as we were first told, and Marble, a gorgeous two year-old scruffy girl.  

A few puppies were adopted at the regular Whiskers N Paws Puppy Party, with siblings Tumble and Tara finding different homes, and new boy Arthur now becoming Tara's "brother".  Little Rosalind was also lucky today, so it was a very happy couple of hours.

We always seem to be busy at our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, either with potential adopters coming to meet the dogs or new dogs arriving.  Today we took in six more, including a surprise golden retriever puppy girl who found a home in a very short time.   I'll wait to share details of the others until they have names and more information on age.

Anton was the lucky boy who left the Homing Centre with his new family, while Celia the corgi will be moving from her foster to a forever home.  

We have so many lovely dogs waiting for their forever families, both at our Tai Po Homing Centre and Ap Lei Chau, so please start by completing the questionnaire if you're interested in adopting.  It's at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

Sat 17th May: A quick update

 Just as a quick update on the ins and outs at Ap Lei Chau now that we've settled into the new Homing Centre, we took in three new dogs today while two other have left.  Not surprisingly, since he was everyone's favourite, Griff has left to start a new life, as has little Molly, a very pretty and sweet girl. 

The newcomers are the "I" intake, and are now called Inky, Izzy and Ivo.

I mentioned the three larger dogs in another post but I'll do so again, as we really need homes for these long-haired dogs.   Border Collies aren't specifically a cold-weather breed, but they do need lots of exercise and mental stimulation being highly intelligent dogs.  The other two are a Husky and a Samoyed, so please complete the adoption questionnaire if you're interested in any dogs, large or small.  It's at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

Poodle Gimlet and whippet Noodle have both had their respective surgeries and are now recovering in foster homes.  They will both also start their physiotherapy at Heal very soon, so hopefully that will help a lot. 

Thurs 15th May: Grand Opening of ALC, and more dogs coming in

 You can see the photos of the official opening party for our new Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre here  15May2025_ALC Grand Opening, as well as the many lovely little residents who are enjoying our cage-free facility until they find their forever families.  I want to mention that particular fact, because it's so important that dogs can socialise, play, and make their own decisions about where they want to sleep, and who with.    We strongly believe in not crating or caging dogs, or at least having no door on the crate, allowing the dog the freedom to move in and out at will.  Even the dogs that aren't sociable enough to be able to mix freely have their own space that's large enough for them to be able to run around and not be confined, and it's something that makes a huge difference to a dog's mental condition. 

Apart from the dogs that are already with us, we've just been asked if we can accept more, both small adults and puppies, as well as large adults.  Not shown in the photo are golden retrievers, and as these are always a popular breed I hope they won't have to stay with us for very long.  As always, please complete the adoption questionnaire if you're interested in any dog or puppy, and you can find the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

I want to give a special mention to our long-term partners, Whiskers N Paws, who have been hosting our Sunday Puppy Parties for many years, as well as supporting in many other ways, including the amazing food provided for today's opening party.  You can visit the in-store cafe to try the food out for yourselves, and remember we'll be back on Sunday with our gorgeous puppies-in-waiting, 2pm to 4pm.

There was more good news from the "renovation fosters" of some small dogs that needed a place to stay in the period between us moving out of our Kennedy Town Centres and into Ap Lei Chau.  Preston will be staying forever, as will Kingsley, who is now called Whiskey.  There's never any pressure on foster parents to adopt, but of course we're always delighted when it happens.

Sat 10th May: We're fully operational at Ap Lei Chau

 Now that we're fully operational at our new Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre, we're starting to fill up quickly with new dogs, as well as our previous residents and foster dogs starting to come back from their temporary homes.  Happily not all are returning as some were adopted during their "holiday" (Tinker for example), but obviously not all were so lucky.

The new dogs are lovely, all very sweet and happy characters, but as you will probably have already seen there are two that need surgery on their legs.  One is tiny poodle Gimlet, whose previous injuries are quite severe and will need specialised surgery followed by physiotherapy to get the leg working again.  Thank you to everyone who has donated so far towards the surgery cost, and to Heal (located in Horizon Plaza, next to Whiskers N Paws) for offering to provide the essential physiotherapy afterwards.  We're extremely grateful for the kindness shown when dogs need that extra bit of help.

Noodle the Whippet is the other dog who will be having surgery next week, fortunately less complicated than Gimlet's, but his problem is a result of previous surgery gone wrong.  As I have said before, it's really important that you choose the surgeon carefully if your dog needs bone or joint repair because if not done properly the effects will last a lifetime. 

I went with the new dogs to AFCD on Friday to have them microchipped and licensed, and they were all very sweet and brave.  As usual I feel in love with all of the fuzzy-faced terrier types, and particularly Griff.  It seems that he has been in a home before because he was very relaxed, wanted to sit on my lap, and jumped into the (volunteer's) car as if he was very used to it.  

On Sunday we'll be back at Whiskers N Paws with our lovely puppies, and everyone is welcome to come along to meet them between 2pm and 4pm.  To make things easier, please complete the adoption questionnaire in advance so you won't have to do it there.  It's at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

Mon 5th May: Open for business at Ap Lei Chau!

It's taken a long time, including many months of discussion, negotiation and planning,  but we are finally ready to open the doors to our new Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre at 13-15 Wai Fung Street, just a few doors down from our previous location.   

This means that our "renovation foster" dogs will be coming back, at least those that haven't been adopted during their home-stay holiday, and we'll also be taking in new dogs starting on Tuesday when we'll receive two beagles, a corgi and a ten month-old whippet.  On Wednesday there will be more smaller dogs coming, so as always if you're interested please start by completing the adoption questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

We still have so many gorgeous puppies available for adoption, and you can see their photos here  Puppy Adoption Day 4th May 2025, taken at Sunday's Puppy Party by Lauren Cheung. 

I'm thrilled to be able to report some happy adoptions from our Tai Po Homing Centre, including Crinkle (who I think I've already mentioned), Ruthie, and soon-to-be-adopted Flippy.  Many of our dogs wait years before being chosen, so it's always a special occasion. 

Since I don't have the time to write a daily blog these days, please keep updated on what's happening by checking our HKDR Facebook page, or Instagram @hkdr_official.   We have all sorts of events taking place regularly, and you won't want to miss out. 

Sat 27th April: Just a week to go!

 It's been strangely quiet since we moved all of the dogs out of our Kennedy Town (Brilliant Court) Homing Centre, although for the time being we're still occupying our North Street premises.  That's due to come to an end as well in a week's time when we move everything and everyone to Ap Lei Chau, combining both Kennedy Town Centres as well as the office into one space, making life a lot easier for volunteers and adopters too.  We actually take the place over on the 30th April, but will need to prepare everything before the dogs can move in, and that will probably be next weekend. 

Of course the dogs and puppies that had to move into temporary foster homes to allow the fixtures and fittings to be removed from Brilliant Court and transferred to Ap Lei Chau, are still available to meet (and adopt), and Cressie was one of the lovely puppies who met her new family during her foster stay.  While she now won't be at Whiskers N Paws for the Sunday Puppy Party, 2pm to 4pm, the gorgeous four youngsters that have been with me on Lamma will be making their debut this weekend, and I should issue an "too adorable" warning in advance.  It's been a long time since I've been woken early in the morning by the sounds of puppy play, and while it always makes me smile I hope all four will find their forever homes, or if not forever then at least fosters. 

The Samoyed that we were asked to take from AFCD was adopted even in advance of his arrival at Tai Po, and his new family are very experienced with the breed having had several before.  

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

For fostering please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/

Mon 21st April: We're still open for business even without a Kennedy Town Homing Centre

 It seems strange not to have a Kennedy Town Homing Centre any more, although the North Street (Kennedy Town) space is still operational until we can finally move all of the dogs to our new Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre on the first of May. I imagine it will take some time for everything and everyone to settle in, but at least we're familiar with the area and the facilities. The new place is just a few shops away from our previous location meaning the dog park and dog-friendly waterfront promenade are almost on the doorstep, which makes things very easy for the dogs and the volunteers.  

Even with all of the upheaval of packing up and getting dogs into foster homes for the ten days when there will be no Homing Centre, we're still carrying on as usual with adoptions and handling enquiries, and one lucky dog was adopted just minutes before doors closed at Brilliant Court for the last time.  This was Soda, and as we had a foster home arranged for him it meant a temporary home for Kingsley instead. 

Of course we hope that some of the dogs going to foster care won't be coming back, although we know that for most it's definitely a temporary situation. Poodle/bichon Bobbin was the first to have his foster status changed to adopted, and adorable little chihuahua-cross Pammy was only fostered for a matter of a day before her forever status was confirmed.  There are a few others who will probably not need to move back to Ap Lei Chau, but I'll wait for confirmation before naming them.  

As you must know by now, the adoptions at our Tai Po Homing Centre are especially happy ones because they don't happen often enough, even though the dogs are lovely and so deserving of a second chance.  Today it was the turn of Crinkle, the sweetest girl, and she has finally found her own family to love her.  

With the Easter holidays finally over (it's always slow during long breaks), I hope that will mean more dogs finding their forever homes.  If nothing else, I want to move the four puppies that are currently staying with me on Lamma, because they're not only incredibly beautiful but also super-friendly and desperate for human attention.  Under normal circumstances these youngsters would have been adopted within minutes, I'm sure, so let's see who the lucky families will be to take one or two of them home. 

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

Fri 18th April: The end of the Kennedy Town era

 Another reminder that this will be our final weekend at our Kennedy Town Brilliant Court Homing Centre, although we will remain at North Street until we can move into the new space in Ap Lei Chau.  Our call for temporary foster homes has resulted in almost all of the dogs having somewhere to stay during the ten days when the fixtures and fittings at Brilliant Court will be dismantled for re-installation at Ap Lei Chau, so a huge thank you to everyone for helping to make this possible.  The few dogs that are still without foster homes will have to be squeezed in at North Street, but hopefully there will be some late offers of foster homes on Sunday.

Obviously we have had to stop taking in any more dogs during this period, but this morning I got a message asking if we could accept five exceptionally gorgeous puppies.  They needed to be moved from wherever they were immediately, and having nowhere else to go I made the decision to say yes, while frantically posting their photos on Facebook in the hope that we could find fosters or adopters before they arrived.

I'd made other plans for the day but then dropped everything to try to arrange some space on Lamma to temporarily park the puppies, with everything being made doubly difficult due to it being a long holiday weekend and with so many people being away.  Thankfully one of our wonderful supporters (and adopter) was available to pick the puppies up from Kennedy Town with his car, and to drop them off on a sampan to send to Lamma.  In the meantime there was one offer of a foster home, so in the end four beautiful babies came to me until a better situation could be found. 

The photos don't really do justice to these adorable babies, and apart from being ridiculously cute they're also super friendly and desperate for attention.  If you're interested in adopting please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, or even foster homes would be appreciated (the form is at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/.

If you would like to see videos of the puppies, I'll be sharing the on my Instagram @sallythedoglady.

Of course there are other equally gorgeous puppies also waiting for homes, and they will be at our regular Sunday Puppy Parties at Whiskers N Paws, Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau (and you can take another look at last Sunday's photos here Puppy Adoption Day 13th April 2025 ).

There's some very happy news to share, as tiny Pammy's foster home very quickly changed to forever, a wonderful ending to a sad story. 

Also my Lamma dog Irwen, who was already suffering from a very bad heart condition before a freak accident which resulted in him losing an eye, is finally on the mend.  I had even reached the point of booking a vet appointment to have him euthanised when he was so low that the situation seemed hopeless, but the afternoon before the dreaded day arrived Irwen got up from his bed and asked for some chicken.   Of course his heart is never going to get better, but for now the crisis has been resolved, along with the stress that I was experiencing. 

Sun 13th April: One more week at Kennedy Town!

 I just had to share these beautiful photos of today's Puppy Party, even though they're already up on our HKDR Facebook page Puppy Adoption Day 13th April 2025.  We have so many gorgeous youngsters waiting for homes as you can see, so whether you like fluffy, scruffy or flat-coated dogs, we have just the right puppy for you.  

Eric Tang was the photographer today, and if you have been following HKDR for a while you'll probably recognise Eric's amazing talent and style.  Remember, if you're interested in adopting a puppy, or an adult large or small, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

We have just one more week left at our Kennedy Town Brilliant Court Homing Centre before we have to move all of the dogs out prior to the move to a new Homing Centre in Ap Lei Chau.   To save money, we will be dismantling as much as possible from Brilliant Court to use again in the new location, so of course the dogs can't be there during this ten-day period.  Many of the current resident dogs have been offered temporary foster care, which is fantastic, thank you, but we still need more short-term foster homes so we can completely vacate Brilliant Court. 

Gorgeous puppies Cressie and Annie are currently in their lovely foster home, and you can check them out on Instagram @the_little_c_hkdrfoster 

We're also very happy that tiny chihuahua-cross Pammy has been offered a new foster home after previous fosters found her constant little "puddles" too challenging to deal with.  I'm not blaming them, by the way, because I understand why this could be an impossible situation, I'm just thrilled that despite knowing about the issue, one of our wonderful adopters has come forward. 

Of course even while we're trying to move the dogs and puppies out, there are still others in need of rescue, and we've been asked to take in a litter of young puppies from our long-term "rescue auntie".  I've attached a photo in the comments, so please let us know if you can help by taking in a pair.   We will provide everything that is needed in terms of food etc, we just need the home and loving care.  

Please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/ if you can help with these babies, or any of the Kennedy Town residents. 

Fri 11th April: Unfortunate accidents

 Two of the dogs that had to go to Acorn Vet Hospital today were there for unusual reasons, not exactly freak accidents but certainly unforeseen.  One of these dogs was Bucket, a Cane Corso who came to us as an older puppy and who is still with us due to his breed, size and strength, making him unsuitable for most homes in Hong Kong.  Being a large dog with tons of energy, it was very noticeable that he had become very quiet and subdued, and we thought he had injured his leg or hip somehow.  However after a thorough examination, including X-rays, Dr Tony diagnosed a snake bite, thankfully not fatal but painful enough to make Bucket feel very pretty bad.  He's getting better now, and looking on the bright side we at least know that all of his legs and hips are in good working order. 

The second dog was my Lamma boy Irwen, already suffering from a very bad heart which has necessitated him going for regular drainage of fluid from his abdomen (ascites).   I have no idea how it happened, but another dog must have accidentally bitten Irwen's eye, rupturing the eyeball. There is nothing that can be done to save the eye as it's already gone, but I have a strong painkiller and antibiotics for Irwen to at least make him as comfortable as possible while the wound heals.  Of all the dogs to have this happen to him, Irwen is the least deserving as he's such a calm and sweet boy, not to mention already very slow because of his heart condition.  However, what's done is done, and I know whoever caused the injury didn't mean to hurt Irwen because all of the dogs get along well. 

With the weekend coming up I hope we'll be seeing more dogs leaving for their new homes, even if there's rain forecast.  While little Barbie (now Oreo) left to start a new family life, we took in three new dogs from AFCD.  All have sad stories (obviously, since they ended up at AFCD), but at least the two smaller ones will have adoption interviews on Saturday.  Now-Milky, a very sweet mixed breed girl, will probably be waiting a lot longer for a new home, even though most of the Tai Po dogs are just as sweet and easy as their Kennedy Town counterparts.  

There was another adoption that I want to give a special mention to because Jinks is a little dog who had a very sad back story.  He has been in a wonderful foster home for a long time, but now he has been made an official member of the family.

"After almost two years, I need to inform you that Jinks’ foster failed.  My family has decided to formally adopt Jinks, we cannot let him leave.

The image of first meeting Jinks back to May 2023 has always been lingering in my mind.  His eyes were full of fear and hopelessness.  Although he was badly injured, got a metal bullet under his ear and looked like handicapped, our family has never had backed down in his foster.  A big credit to my helper to spend huge efforts in taking care of him.  We gained his trust after almost two years, and he now enjoys being hugged by humans.

After a few physiotherapy sessions, daily training and massage at home and a set of proper wheels, we found a miracle is born, Jinks is now a three-leg dog, instead of walking on both wrists.  He has been trying to be normal and working hard to walk by one of his front paws and we can see he is building confidence in front of my other two dogs.

I really hope Jink’s story can deliver a message to everyone that the dogs waiting for adoption may be shy, not friendly, handicapped, sick or under horrible condition just like Jinks, love heals."  (Please see the video of Jinks in the comments below).

I would also like to give a big thank you to the foster parents of newly-arrived Collie, Shanti, as the anal lump that was removed has shown to be a carcinoma (cancer). Although completely excised, the tumour was already very large so will inevitably already have spread, meaning ongoing care will be palliative.  The very kind foster parents have said they will look after Shanti until the end, for which we are really extremely grateful.

Not every home is suitable for keeping a dog, no matter how kind and loving the people are, just because there are certain things a dog needs which love only can't provide.  I found the following video which I thought explained it very well, and might be helpful to those whose applications to adopt were turned down.  It's never a personal judgement, rather part of our mission to educate about dog ownership and to try to prevent the never-ending abandonment situation: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzdjh_dypVU

Sun 6th April: Lucky dogs and lucky families

 We have so many absolutely beautiful (and super cute) puppies available at the moment, and volunteer photographer Laura Nie was at Whiskers N Paws today to show exactly that: Puppy Adoption Day 6th April 2025. I adore them all, and would honestly find it hard to resist if I could squeeze more little bodies into my home, but other lucky families will have to do that instead.  Please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/ if you're looking for a puppy, or an adult dog, small or large. 

There were two such lucky families today, and two equally lucky puppies in Casper and Amos.  We also welcomed Samara and her TwoPresents donation, for which many thanks, and if you would also like to share your birthday or any other celebration with HKDR and our puppies, please check out their website at www.twopresents.com. 

It's not long now before we'll be packing up our Centres in Kennedy Town and making the move back to Ap Lei Chau, and if you haven't already seen the previous messages about short-term foster homes, here's what we need.  I do want to make one special request for all potential fosters, and that is if you offer to bring a dog home for the short period needed, that you don't change your mind later.  Sadly this happens a lot, and in this particular situation we can't risk being left with dogs that have nowhere to go after having been promised temporary care.

SHORT-TERM "RENOVATION" FOSTERS NEEDED FOR SMALLER DOGS!

In case you've missed the news about our upcoming move from Kennedy Town back to Ap Lei Chau, there will be a period of about 10 days when the fixtures and furnishings at our current Kennedy Town Homing Centre will be taken down and re-installed at Ap Lei Chau.

We will need to move all of the dogs out of our Brilliant Court (Kennedy Town) Centre by 20th April for that period, after which they can move full time to Ap Lei Chau.

Normal foster care requirements will still apply, but as it's only for a short time we hope that we can find enough temporary homes for all of the dogs.

If you can help, please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/

If you have adopted a dog from us, or have fostered before, please email Cindy direct at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com.

Thank you in advance for your help, and we look forward to welcoming you all to our new Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre after the 1st May!

Fri 5th April: A long weekend catch-up

 We took in some new dogs at Kennedy Town today, Sunny, Simon and Skittle, while previously-resident Patch and Paula are now on trial adoptions to see how they get along with the respective family dogs.  Corgi Bella was also on a short trial for the same reason, and her adoption has now been confirmed. 

The first two of the new fluffy pup litter have already been adopted, and happily they have gone to the same home where they can enjoy lots of fun and games as they grow up together.  Of course there are many other gorgeous puppies waiting for homes, and you can see their photos here Puppy Adoption Day 30th March 2025, taken by Carol Chan at last Sunday's Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws, 10/F Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau.  We're there every Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm, and it's the best place to meet all of the puppies at the same place as many of them are staying in foster homes.  

As I'm sure you know, foster homes play an important - if not vital - part in the successful running of HKDR, and we're always very grateful to those who offer temporary care to the dogs and puppies in need of a place to stay while waiting for adoption.  One particular foster of several of our smaller dogs, now in their own forever homes, arranged a get-together of her previous charges who are all now living close to each other.  In the photo you can see Sally, Umbria, Porter, Toffee and Gabby, and it's also lovely to hear that previously shy and overweight Gabby has undergone a transformation. "Gabby has come a LONG way, no longer obese and actually playing! Approaching new humans and even running! I cannot believe it. Incredible."   

No matter how many times we've seen this happen, seeing timid dogs come out of their shells once they feel secure, it always makes me happy.  Several of the dogs staying at our Kennedy Town North Street Centre came to us as very scared individuals, completely shut down and refusing any human interaction, but over time they have blossomed into sweet, happy and trusting characters.  Some of you will remember Hetty when she first arrived at our then-Elgin Street Centre as being so scared, curling her body up to avoid being noticed or touched,  while now she is the happiest dog in my Lamma-dog family.  All any of these dogs need is a home where they can feel safe, secure and loved, and while it can take time and a lot of patience, seeing the turnaround is worth the wait. 

If you're interested in adopting, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/, while for fostering the form is at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/. 

We prefer that puppies stay in foster homes until they're adopted, while for the adult dogs it's usually the surgery or special needs cases that benefit most from being in foster care.  These could be the shy ones, or seniors, or those who find it hard to cope with being at the Homing Centres. 

Sun 30th March: A busy week one way or another

 It's been a busy week for me one way or another, and finding time to catch up with the incoming dogs and puppies as well as sharing happy adoption news is quite difficult.   

It's not often that I get to visit the Homing Centres these days either, as I have so many dogs to take care on Lamma, with frequent vet visits taking up whole days.  However, this week I made it to both Kennedy Town and Tai Po, and got to meet the little hopefuls as well as a few of those at our big Tai Po Centre.  There are so many and I didn't have enough time to cover the whole area, but I got plenty of enthusiastic welcomes from those I did manage to say hello to. 

At both sites I couldn't help but wonder why there are so many such lovely, sweet and friendly dogs that are homeless, especially the little ones at Kennedy Town. Gibson (more medium than small), Kingsley, precious Celia, who is so incredibly sweet after being horrendously injured before coming to us, Hilary, Bobbin, Soda - all such happy characters, as well as many others. Small Dogs available for adoption in KTHC (MAR2025).  It's just as well I can't fit any more dogs into my home because I wanted to take them all. 

Despite already having so many dogs at HKDR, especially at Tai Po which is a very big space but full to capacity, we are inundated with surrender requests on a daily basis.  Some of these are genuine cases, such as one dog who was adopted from us several years ago but whose adopter recently passed away.  Delphine, as she was called before, is a lovely girl, and our commitment to all of our dogs means that we will take her back, even though the chances of her finding a new family are sadly very slim. 

On Monday we will be taking in an older Collie, who is homeless due to unforeseen family circumstances, and I hope that being a breed this boy will at least have a chance of finding someone to take him in.  We would be happy for a foster home, even if not an immediate forever family.

We've also been asked to accept a Dutch Shepherd, a breed similar to a Belgian Shepherd in terms of intelligence and energy. As it happens I managed to find a great home for a young Malinois (Belgian Shepherd) this week, but that was pure luck and perfect timing, and a rare occurrence.  These breeds are not suitable for most homes, and I wish the breeders would stop adding to the already too many that are abandoned as adults.  We still have one at Tai Po waiting for a home, and it's very upsetting to see such magnificent animals not living the life they need and deserve.

We took in more puppies this week, the "A" group, although they're not all from the same litter. They are, however, all gorgeous, as you can see from the photos.

Luckily almost all from the previous intake, the "C" puppies, have now found homes, but surprisingly the one I thought would be the first to leave is still waiting for a family to adopt him.  Casper was the odd one out, as the others were from the same litter. 

If you're interested in adopting any of our dogs or puppies, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.

For fostering, please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/, or if you have already registered you can email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com.  Please note that not all dogs need foster homes as it's often better if they can stay at the Homing Centres to be seen by potential adopters, but puppies and older dogs like the Collie need fosters while waiting for forever homes. 

Mon 24th March: The lucky, and not so lucky

 Luck plays a huge part in a puppy's life, with some finding homes almost immediately and others waiting, sadly sometimes forever, to be chosen. We have a lot of dogs at our Tai Po Homing Centre that moved there as puppies from Kennedy Town when they grew a bit too big to stay with the small dogs, in fact too many to name. I really don't know why they missed out on finding their families, and it seems so unfair.  

Quink is one of the very lucky ones, as she came to us from AFCD only on Friday, with her look-alike brother Quito, and she was adopted today after being chosen at Whiskers N Paws on Sunday.  

Foster puppy Calypso will also be staying in her current home, and her formal adoption was recorded by Laura Nie, the volunteer photographer for the regular Sunday Puppy Party.  You can see there are a lot of beautiful puppies waiting for homes at the moment Puppy Adoption Day 23rd March 2025.

Unfortunately too many puppies end up in homes that are either unsuitable for a variety of reasons, or with people who can't commit to keeping the dog for its whole life, again for different reasons.  The average lifespan of a large dog is around fourteen years, with many living a lot longer than that, so you need to be sure that you have considered this when welcoming a puppy into your life.  Puppies are small and very appealing, but while they may grow in size they never grow into self-sufficient adults in the same way that humans do.   Dogs will always need to rely one hundred percent on their humans for everything, meaning food and water, exercise and companionship. 

Terrible things happen to many dogs when their families no longer want them, and I'm sure you know that Hong Kong is full of strays that were once pets, discarded on the street or in the hillsides.  (In fact puppies Quink and Quito were found by a rubbish bin, thrown out like trash).  Another one of the dogs that we'll be taking from AFCD this week was left behind in the apartment when her family moved out, another not uncommon scenario, and again really quite terrible.  This is how she was described by the AFCD staff member (so how could we say no?)  "This girl was found abandoned in an apartment building and efforts to trace the owner has proven fruitless. Nonetheless, she has melted the hearts of many people here with her sweet, innocent nature and she greets everyone not just with a wagging tail but a wagging backside! She is considered small-medium sized, weighing around 15-17kg."

 Also coming from AFCD at the same time is a six month-old poodle boy, and I have no doubt he will quickly find a new home. 

I mustn't forget another lovely adoption from Kennedy Town, this time of Olive, a shy girl who has been with us for a while.  

We have so many lovely dogs of all ages and sizes waiting to meet you and hoping that you can offer them a loving home for life.  If you're interested in adopting, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/ so we can help with finding you the perfect match.

Tues 18th March: More new dogs and puppies

 We have some new incoming dogs and puppies, which we would obviously like to get into homes as soon as possible.  The shiba inu is and ex-breeder girl who was surrendered to AFCD, while the two identical puppies were found dumped by some rubbish bins and taken to AFCD.  One is a boy and the other a girl, and they're definitely beautiful. 

Three others are a poodle (or bichon), a corgi and a little mix, with details shown in the photos.  

As always, if you're interested in adopting any of these newcomers, please start by completing the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/.  

If you're not looking for a dog or puppy to adopt, we also have plenty of other ways to support our work, including fantastic HKDR-brand products which you can see here:

For all merchandise, you can take a look on our website:

https://hongkongdogrescue.com/merchandise-2/

 

Some hot items are available for online order at Etsy, for other items you can order directly and contact admin@hongkongdogrescue.com

Sun 16th March: Some very happy news

 As I've mentioned some very happy news in this post's heading, I'll start with the confirmed double adoption of two little seniors,  Pringle and Snickers. They have joined recently-adopted "red" (no longer) poodle Carrot's lovely family, and you'll be able to follow their adventures on Instagram @flora_broom. 

There was more very good news today when runaway boy Tonka was found after several days.  He was in a drain and needed to be rescued by the fire service, and I suspect he got stuck in there after hiding during the thunder and rain.  It's obviously a huge relief for everyone, including the Kennedy Town volunteers who had taken Tonka's mother, Tinker, over to help with the search.  

Any adoption at Tai Po is always extra special, and it was Skylar who was the lucky dog this time.  It's a very sad fact that mixed breed adult dogs are extremely lucky to be chosen, and many if not most will spend their entire lives at the Tai Po Homing Centre.  It doesn't matter how sweet, loving and well-behaved they are,  most adopters want small dogs, puppies or specific breeds, and it's very sad.

Eric Tang was the photographer for this week's Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws, and you can see his heartwarming shots here Puppy Adoption Day 16th March 2025.  Names will be added very soon if you're interested in knowing who the puppies are. 

It was also quite a relief to say goodbye to young poodle Bingo today, because he was a very popular boy with lots of interest from potential adopters.  Biggles also has many potential homes, and I hope they don't all turn up at the same time to adopt, as so often happens. 

We are still in need of temporary foster homes for the renovation period during the move from Kennedy Town to Ap Lei Chau.  This should be for two weeks during April, and hopefully everything at the new location will be ready for occupation by the end of April.  If you can take in a small dog while the fixtures and fittings are being torn out of our Kennedy Town Centre to be re-used, please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer.fostering/, or email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com if you are already registered with us. 

Sun 9th March: Adoptions and donations in kind

 It's been a busy weekend, which is always good of course, and throughout the week we've seen quite a few dogs leaving for their new homes or having trial adoptions confirmed (like Georgia). 

We also saw two pairs go to foster homes, puppies Roo and Riley, and the others being older small boys Snickers and Norton.  Obviously we're happy about all four, but especially the little seniors who will benefit greatly from having the comforts and space of a real home. 

It's been a particularly good week for poodles, as Henry, Rowan and Betty all found homes (not forgetting Snickers either). 

New-ish boy Bounce also left for a trial adoption, which we allow when there are other dogs (or animals) in the home that need to agree to the newcomer staying. 

I'm still waiting for the photos from the Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws, but gorgeous Casper was the star of the afternoon with a lot of interest shown, and I don't think he will need to be back next week. 

I get many messages asking if we can use donations in kind, so to answer the most-asked questions, we are very happy to accept towels and bedding that can be washed (so not pillows or woolen blankets), and also not small cushions for the same reason. 

Any kind of food is fine, but not opened bags.  We are happy to take unused medications that are within their expiry date.  Of course dog treats are always very welcome. 

We don't need dog clothes as we have enough, and for most of the year the dogs don't need coats which means we have to store them. 

Pee pads are very useful, but not diapers because we prefer not to use them.  Of course newspaper is always needed for the toilet areas, and for some reason dogs really like to use newspaper to pee on so it's helpful for training. 

We don't use cages, which some people call crates, but we do use travel crates for transporting dogs to the vet, or even sometimes to send dogs to other countries!

We're happy to take sundry items like cleaning products, or electrical appliances that are in good working order (preferably new, or nearly new). 

Larger items like buggies are usually too difficult for us to store, and at both Tai Po and Lamma the steep slopes and steps mean they're impossible to use. 

Whether we can accept donations or not, we're always grateful for the kind offers, so thank you. 

Tues 4th March: New dogs, an urgent case, and renovation fosters needed

 I assume that most readers of my blog also follow HKDR on either Facebook 

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) or Instagram (@hkdr_official), especially if you're thinking about adopting and want to know about new arrivals.  In case you're someone who prefers to stay off social media, I try to update on arrivals and departures here, although now that I'm not writing a daily post I might miss a few here and there.

We took in four new dogs at Kennedy Town today, one young poodle from AFCD and three from an independent rescue group, and you can see their photos below.  At the same time a young and larger dog from AFCD was sent to our Tai Po Homing Centre, although I don't know what name has been given yet.  I choose the names for the Kennedy Town dogs, while the Tai Po team do the same for new arrivals there.

I also want to mention some dogs that aren't at our Homing Centres but are also looking for new homes, with one case being particularly urgent and not easy, as both dogs are fourteen years old.  Their sad situation is a result of a marriage break-up and neither side being able to keep them, but whatever the reason our concern is for the dogs, not the adults involved.  We're told that despite their age the pom and the chihuahua are in good health and have no behaviour issues, so if anyone can take this pair in please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/. 

The other dog will certainly be or more interest to potential adopters as he's only two years old and a cocker/schnauzer cross.  Gandalf was brought over to Hong Kong by his owners when they moved here, but their jobs involve long hours and also frequent business trips abroad, which means Gandalf seeing very little of his family, even if he's cared for by others during those periods.  Realising that this kind of life is unfair to their dog, I was asked if we could find a better home for him, one where he could enjoy companionship and a stable situation.  Gandalf is healthy, fully toilet trained and without any vices, so he would be the perfect dog for any active family. 

Other than dog matters, renovation work has started on the soon-to-be new Homing Centre in Ap Lei Chau, where Iris and I went on Monday to talk to the contractor about layout and other details.  As I have explained before, the decision to move from Kennedy Town wasn't an easy one due to the cost of fixing up what is currently a bare shell, but the benefits of having the two small dog centres under one roof, as well as the office, outweighed the negative.  As much as possible we'll be taking the fittings from Kennedy Town to re-use in Ap Lei Chau, so there will be a period of disruption as this happens.   It would be very helpful to be able to move as many dogs into foster homes for the expected ten days or so that the workmen will be removing the cabinets and the kitchen fittings, so if you can help by temporarily fostering, please let us know.  The form for new fosters is at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering/, and for already-registered fosters please email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com using the heading "Renovation foster".  Thank you. 

Mon 24th Feb: Puppy update

 We've had quite a few new puppies coming in over the past week or so, with seven youngsters arriving today and heading straight for their foster homes.  It's impossible to say at this point what their eventual adult size will be, but I'm guessing medium.

The previous new arrivals are slightly older so they were able to join the regular Sunday Puppy Party at Whiskers N Paws Puppy Adoption Day 23rd Feb 2025, while one of the resident guests at the store was adopted just before the party started.   These puppies are Rufus, Roo, Raffle and Riley, so you can check them out in the photo album.  Rufus has been transformed in the few days he's been with us, and he's now a gorgeous ball of fluff, while Raffle has been lucky enough to be taken home for fostering. Thanks to Carol for being our volunteer photographer for the event, and if anyone with camera skills would like to join the team please email the photography coordinator elenamathew@gmail.com.

The adopted puppy Lulu came to us from AFCD, and the reason I want to mention this is because when we're asked if we can take in puppies from wherever and we're unable to do so at the time, I suggest the puppies are taken to AFCD.  This is usually rejected on the grounds that AFCD will just kill them, but as long as the puppies are friendly and adoptable, they will be offered to all of the rescue organisations for re-homing.  That means that even if HKDR don't have space, perhaps others will.  For Lulu and the second resident WNP puppy, Liza, the timing was lucky when AFCD asked if we could accept them.