2. Problems that need
solving:
- Abandoned dogs
- Abused dogs that need a vet (where will we find
a vet that can work with rescued dogs?)
- Needs homes/love
- stray dogs, The strays are subdivided into 2
groups- those within a community, and indigenous
feral dogs. The population of stray dogs are
increasing because owners abandon their own
dogs. These dogs can get together as a pack and
behave aggressively.
3. The Hong Kong Dog
Rescue
Hong Kong Dog Rescue is a non-profit organisation run by Sally
Andersen. It was set up in Hong Kong in 2003 for the main purpose
of saving dogs from agriculture, fisheries and the Conservation
Department government kennels. With the help of volunteers, Sally
aims to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome the thousands of unwanted
dogs living in Hong Kong. This charity has now become one of Hong
Kong’s most successful and well known dog rehoming charities.
Although HKDR has been relatively successful over these past years,
they are still seeking land to build another rehoming centre. Their
current main centre is situated in Tai Po, and they also have a mini
rehoming centre in Ap Lei Chau. Dogs are also shipped to Lamma
Island if they are long-term dogs or puppies which are kept in a home
environment before moving into Tai Po.
4. HKDR continued
Most of HKDR’s dogs come from AFCD animal management centres.
These dogs and puppies have been found as strays and have been
handed in by the public or sometimes have been handed in by their
owners directly. Many of the dogs found by the government’s dog
catchers are due to be killed after only 4 days, unless there are chosen
for re-homing or are reclaimed by owners. A few dogs are also
accepted directly by HKDR.
Some dogs in HKDR have physical or behavioral problems. Many dogs
are abandoned because of behavioral problems caused by bad training
and lack of understanding of dogs. HKDR helps to rehabilitate these
dogs and to get them ready for adoption. It is HKDG’s policy to treat the
dogs with respect and kindness, and punishments are never given.
5. HKDR's Beliefs
• All dogs no matter what breed, age, size or anything else they are, deserve proper care and
respect.
• Mongrels, which are mixed breeds, are no different from pure breeds in their needs, intelligence,
emotions and feelings. They should all be treated the same as pure breeds. The shape, size and
colour of a dog doesn't mean that one is better than the other, or feels and needs less than another.
• Desexing or neutering a dog is necessary to prevent over population and the birth of unwanted
puppies. It's also beneficial to a dog's health. It is not cruel and it's not painful if properly done.
• Trap, Neuter and Return is a humane and an effective solution to the stray dog problem. Simply
killing is neither effective nor humane.
• Dogs and their companions should be accepted as part of Hong Kong society, with proper
amenities such as dog parks provided.
• We support increased fines and punishment for animal cruelty cases, including abandonment.
• There should be controls and restrictions on the number of pet shops and breeders, and that pet
shops should not be permitted to sell puppies. Puppies should be available from licensed and
approved breeders only.
• We promote the lifelong commitment to a dog, emphasising that dogs are not toys, or "things" to be
enjoyed while amusing and then simply discarded.
• All animals should not be locked up in a cage and forced to eat, sleep and relieve itself in the same
small space.
• Training should be done using reward and not punishment. A dog that is beaten or mistreated is a
dog that will one day bite back.
• If you can't give a dog the time and attention that it needs, or you can't commit to keeping a dog for
the rest of its life, don’t adopt a dog.
6. Why Choose HKDR?
Advantages
-Gets people aware about stray/abandoned dogs in Hong Kong
-Free activity. Only needs bus fee
-Lots of Space
- Hong Kong Based, sustainable
Disadvantages
-Far away from Island School
-Unhygenic
-Does not make a big impact on Hong Kong
Consequences:
- Dogs could be provided with toys and a new home
- The dogs would be kept around other dogs while awaiting adoption
- Cared For
- Given food and water
- Given love dogs could be adopted and tossed back out onto the streets again, the process
of rescue and adopt would have to be done all over again.
- There are still many dogs that are not lucky enough to be taken in to HKDR or a home,
and get killed. Up to 25,000 dogs in Hong Kong get killed every year.
7. What sort of activities we
could do to help Hong
Kong Dog Rescue:
- Anyone able to help with stalls at various fairs and markets
- Anyone willing to help with fundraising
- Anyone who can help with public relations and event
planning
- Anyone willing to put up posters or hand out event fliers in
their area
- Anyone willing to pass information via their email list
- Anyone with a car willing to drive dogs to various
destinations
8. Itinerary
Monday 8:00- Everyone meets at Island School- bus to
Hong Kong Dog Rescue. Spend the day helping look after
the dogs.- Feeding, Walking the dogs
Tuesday 8:00- Meet at Central, Hand out stickers, leaflets,
and badges to raise awareness for HKDR
Wednesday 8:00- Everyone meets at Island School- bus to
Hong Kong Dog Rescue. Spend the day helping look after
the dogs.- Feeding, Walking the dogs
Thursday- Planning "Dog Week" at Island School
Friday- Banner Competition. Set up and organise events at
IS
9. Dog Week
We are also going to make a "Dog Week" at
Island School. We can raise money and
awareness for Hong Kong Dog Rescue. We
could also raise money throughout the week
by holding Bake sales, casual days, etc..
The money raised would contribute to Hong
Kong Dog Rescue's dog medical care, food
supplies, and facilities. This would also be a
good idea as it would benefit the students as
well.
10. Cost of the trip
Volunteer work is free but transportation and food do not:
If there is 20 people on the trip...
850 per day to rent a bus = 1700 for two day trips and back
to/from Tai Po
1700 / 20 = $85 HK
Lunch: $50 Hong Kong Per Person Per Day x 5 = $250 HK
Grand Total = $85 + $250 = $335 HK
11. Our Aims/Goals
The goals of this trip is to aid the Hong Kong Dog
rescue in services and to precursor to that,
create something that would having a positive
lasting impact on the charity. Specifically:
- To aid in everyday work e.g. exercising, training
and socializing with the dogs etc.
- To also aid in promotion of HKDR.
- To help with adoption and delivery.
