Weds 15th July: It's been a while

 I start every day thinking that I must write my blog and update on things that are happening, but then I find I'm running out of time and I have to get started on feeding, medicating and walking my Lamma dogs, as well as replying to the many emails that appear overnight.  I knew a new post was long overdue, but even then was quite shocked to see how long it had been since my last one.

We have a constant stream of new dogs arriving at our Homing Centres, especially the smaller ones at Ap Lei Chau, and just yesterday we took in 7 more, with others due to come very soon.  As I write I'm still waiting for the photos with names attached, but I'd already shared information on Facebook ahead of their arrival if you want to check that out.  You can also see volunteer Harryn's lovely Instagram posts @h_dogsister, as she takes great photos and videos of the Ap Lei Chau residents.  You can also follow us @hkdr_official, or my own @sallythedoglady if you want to see some the Lamma residents. 

It's more of a challenge at our Tai Po Homing Centre as the dogs that we're asked to accept are larger, and almost always already adults.  Most people understand that you can't just expect dogs to accept newcomers, and part of what the staff at Tai Po have to do is to try to match up dogs that get along, as they almost all share space in the enclosures.   That's just one of the reasons why adoptions at Tai Po are such happy occasions, and two more lucky dogs left today to start their new lives (Noah and Xena). 

We're also still hoping to find a foster home for a young Malamute girl who's currently at AFCD.  She has a lovely home offered, but not until August when her would-be family get back from their holiday, so if anyone can take her in temporarily, please let us know!

There's also a young Samoyed at AFCD, and the same applies to him as with the Malamute, that they can't come to Tai Po where they would have to live outside. It's either far too hot or pouring with rain, and neither situation is suitable for these cold weather dogs. 

I have a couple of random things to mention or ask about, and one of these might be of interest to anyone in the UK who is planning on bringing their dog(s) to Hong Kong.  It's a charter flight opportunity, which makes the trip so much more comfortable and stress-free for both dogs and humans, so if you're interested please contact the number directly.

I mentioned the heat and the rain and the need for foster homes for the long-haired dogs, but we would also very much appreciate summer fosters for any of the Tai Po dogs.  If you can take in a four-legged guest during the worst of the summer weather, please complete the form at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/volunteer/fostering, or if you're already registered as a foster home then email Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com.