Where do the dogs come from?
Most of the dogs and puppies are those that are picked up from the streets or elsewhere, or are dogs whose owners no longer want them. Since the SPCA introduced their No-Kill Policy in 2002, the result (hopefully short-term) is that many dogs end up on the street or at the government kennels where they have a very short time before being euthanased. These are the dogs that we try to help. Many of them are crossbreeds or mongrels, some old, some young, but we also have a lot of purebred dogs that come up for homing.

Our belief is that the dog's personality is far more important that its breed. Many of the dogs sold in pet shops come from puppy farms where the mothers are kept in very poor conditions and produce weak and sickly puppies. Nearly all these purebred dogs also have genetic defects, and should never have been used for breeding in the first place. Local dogs are hardy and strong, with very few health problems.

Why another homing organisation when there are already others?
Because we are small and self-funded, we are able to operate on a more personal basis than larger organisations. However, we are not a rival group as we happily work alongside anyone who can help the animals (SPCA, LAP, SAA, CAF etc). The main difference is that we do not ask anyone to join anything, there are no fees, and the dogs are free. Our only stipulation is that all dogs MUST be desexed if it has not already been done. This, and all other veterinary fees, must be paid by the adopter. (Obviously, donations are always gratefully received as we inevitably end up paying for many dogs ourselves).

How can you support HKDR?
By becoming a foster, volunteer, or simply forward our messages to your friends. Please register for our mailing list!
Call Sally Andersen at 9448 1128 or Kirsten Mitchell at 9490 2061 now!

Our Vets!
We'd also like to mention our supporting vets:
The Ark, Shop 3 Lower G/F, True Light Building, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, HK Tel; 25492330

Mid-Levels Veterinary Centre, G/F 28 Mosque Street, Mid-Levels, HK Tel: 21406581

Chris & Nicola's Animal Hospital, G/F 37 Wing Hing Street, Tin Hau, HK Tel: 2570 6048

The Sanctuary Animal Hospital, Shop K, 8 Sun Sing Street, Sai Wan Ho, HK Tel: 2560 2721

Hong Kong Animal Hospital (Aberdeen Clinic), Shop B G/F, Wai King Mansions, 22 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, HK Tel: 2553 6003