Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR)

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) 救狗之家 Hong Kong Dog Rescue
Rescuing, rehabilitating & re-homing unwanted or abandoned dogs and puppies
(1973)

About Hong Kong Dog Rescue

HKDR was founded in 2003 for the specific purpose of saving dogs and puppies from the Hong Kong Government's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) Animal Management Centres, where around 10,000 dogs and puppies are destroyed every year. A lot them of are family pets that have been abandoned on the street or in country parks, while others have been di

rectly surrendered. Many are puppies that are the result of irresponsible owners not desexing their pets, or are those born to abandoned or stray dogs. They all have one thing in common and that is that they are homeless and unwanted, and have just four days to live unless they are chosen for re-homing. Only a small percentage of these dogs and puppies are lucky enough to be rescued by HKDR, after which the larger ones will be taken care of at the main Tai Po Homing Centre, while smaller dogs awaiting re-homing will stay at the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre. Puppies live at the HKDR base on Lamma Island, and are taken to Whiskers N Paws Puppy Adoption Afternoons at Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau, every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. As much as possible, puppies and smaller dogs are placed in temporary foster care where they can live in a home environment before being permanently adopted. Our foster network plays a vital role in helping dogs overcome the trauma of being abandoned or their previous unhappy circumstances, such as those that are rescued from breeding farms.

救狗之家（HKDR）簡介

救狗之家（Hong Kong Dog Rescue，簡稱HKDR）於2003年成立，目的為拯救於漁農自然護理署（漁護署）動物管理中心每年上萬隻被毀滅的成犬及幼犬，當中有很多都是被遺棄於街上或郊野公園等，亦有些是由棄養牠們的主人直接交予漁護署。很多幼犬都是不負責任的主人未有為寵物進行絕育的結果，或是被遺棄或流浪狗隻的後代。牠們的共通點是沒有家亦沒有人要，除非被選中等候領養，否則都會於四天之內被毀滅。

這些成犬及幼犬之中，只有少數幸運兒得以被救狗之家救出。成功獲救的大型犬會於大埔領養中心獲得照顧，小型犬則會到鴨脷洲領養中心等待牠們的新家；幼犬一般會待在南丫島的救狗之家基地，然後每逢星期日下午兩點到五點，被送到鴨脷洲新海怡廣場Whiskers N Paws寵物用品店內，參加幼犬領養日。

我們會盡量安排幼犬及小型犬由暫養家庭照顧，讓牠們被永久領養之前，能夠於家庭環境下生活。對於幫助狗隻走出被遺棄或曾於繁殖場生活等創傷經歷的陰霾，暫養家庭網絡實乃不可或缺。

除拯救及領養工作以外，公眾教育亦是救狗之家的使命之一。於2013年7月開幕，位於鴨脷洲領養中心對面的教育及訓練中心，正是為此而設。這個小小的地方將作舉辦各式工作坊及課堂之用，協助增進人狗之間的溝通，從而減少寵物被遺棄的情況。

Whiskers N Paws寵物用品店亦有舉辦救狗之家「老友狗狗訓練班」，教導大家如何做個負責任的主人，並提倡以正面獎勵為本的訓練方法。

Alongside the rescue and re-homing efforts, education is also an important part of HKDR's mission, and as part of that the Education & Training Centre was opened in July 2013, directly opposite the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre. This small venue is used for a variety of workshops and classes, all of which are designed to help improve dog-human understanding and so reduce the number of pets being abandoned. Whiskers N Paws also hosts the HKDR 'Positive Partners' Training Courses, which are designed to promote responsible pet ownership as well as reward-based training methods. Dedication

HKDR is funded solely by private donations, sponsorship through the Life Saver Club programme, the sale of HKDR merchandise and fundraising events. All of the dogs and puppies that HKDR take in for re-homing are health checked, vaccinated, given flea, tick and heartworm prevention and de-sexed. Those who require additional veterinary treatment or surgery are given the best available. Dogs with behaviour problems are rehabilitated using Positive Reinforcement training methods to make them ready for adoption. HKDR relies heavily on the time and efforts of dedicated volunteers to be able to operate and many of the important functions of the organisation are handled solely by such volunteers, such as our Foster and Life Saver Club programmes, and even the Volunteer Coordination itself. HKDR is proud to be a No Kill Organisation, meaning that no dog under our care will be euthanised for any reason other than when it is the only humane option.

全心付出

救狗之家的一切經費來自私人捐款、Life Saver Club贊助計劃、發售救狗之家相關產品以及籌款活動。我們會為接收的所有成犬及幼犬進行身體檢查、疫苗注射及絕育手術，並給予預防跳蝨、牛蜱及心絲蟲的藥物。如狗隻需要接受額外的獸醫護理或手術，救狗之家亦會盡量提供最佳的醫療照顧。有行為問題的狗隻，則會善用正面獎勵訓練方法，為牠們被領養作好準備。

救狗之家的運作，全賴一眾熱心義工的時間及努力，而很多重要的職務，包括我們的暫養家庭網絡、Life Saver Club計劃、甚至是義工統籌等，均由義工們全權負責。

救狗之家HKDR以作為一個「不殺 」（“No Kill”）機構而自豪。我們決不會將狗隻處以安樂死，除非這是基於人道理由而可採用的唯一方法，我們才會作出這個最後的選擇。

SALLY'S BLOG: Thurs 11th Dec: AN EXTRORDINARY SITUATION I've said it many times before, that life is never dull at HKDR,...
10/12/2025

SALLY'S BLOG: Thurs 11th Dec: AN EXTRORDINARY SITUATION

I've said it many times before, that life is never dull at HKDR, and once again we have a situation that will mean asking for your help and support. The story is that someone who had a insatiable shopping habit, which included buying puppies as well as luxury designer goods, died unexpectedly, leaving behind around forty dogs. The man lived alone other than having domestic helpers to care for the dogs, and he had no family to take over. Without an employer the helpers had to leave Hong Kong, and the dogs have ended up in a (not very nice) shelter in the New Territories.

After a meeting yesterday I agreed that we would help the dogs, all small I believe, taking them bit by bit as we try to find them new homes. On Friday we'll start by taking the first group of ten, and hopefully we can go back before too long to rescue some more. As soon as we have details and some photos we can start looking for new homes, so please look out for that information on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

It's not the best or easiest time for adoptions with Christmas and the New Year being so close, and that means a lot of potential adopters leaving Hong Kong for their holidays. However we have had some lovely adoptions, with the Tai Po dogs being the happiest because they're almost all larger sized mixed breeds. Odette was one of the lucky ones, with Cino being another, but there are so many more lovely dogs who are so deserving of a home.

We also have two huskies needing new homes, one a surrender while the other was adopted from HKDR some time ago and was picked up by AFCD as a stray. These cases are always extremely upsetting, as you can imagine, and although AFCD said they were unable to contact the owner (who's no longer in Hong Kong), I had no trouble at all doing so. It's quite extraordinary, but in the AFCD world there's no such thing as email, and only phones exist. I have suggested many times over the years that dog licenses should include email addresses, but that has fallen on deaf ears.

Ned 個案更新❤️‍🩹一星期後，Ned的情況已逐步穩定及康復，但我們仍不敢鬆懈，並確保他獲得悉心照料。而自上星期分享Ned的經歷後，我們成功為他籌得$36,250的捐款。十分感激各位的支持及捐助，可是距離$84,901 還款額仍差大約5萬...
10/12/2025

Ned 個案更新❤️‍🩹
一星期後，Ned的情況已逐步穩定及康復，但我們仍不敢鬆懈，並確保他獲得悉心照料。
而自上星期分享Ned的經歷後，我們成功為他籌得$36,250的捐款。十分感激各位的支持及捐助，可是距離$84,901 還款額仍差大約5萬元...
因此我們仍然十分需要各位的支持，亦懇請大家幫忙轉發及分享Ned的故事，讓更多人關注及伸出援手捐助我們。
我們深信積少成多，
若有一千個人援助，每人捐款$50，就能籌得餘下的醫療費用！🥹💪🏻
捐款請備註「Ned」，捐款港幣$100或以上可獲扣稅。

Ned Case Update

A week later, Ned’s condition had gradually stabilized and he was recovering, but we remained vigilant and ensured he received meticulous care.❤️‍🩹

Since sharing Ned‘s story last week, we have successfully raised $36,250 for him. We are extremely grateful for everyone’s support and donations, but we are still approximately need $50,000 to cover the vet bills $84,901. Still a halfway to get there…
Therefore, we still desperately need your support and earnestly asking you to share and forward Ned‘s story to raise awareness and encourage more people to donate.

We firmly believe that every little bit helps.🥹💪🏻
With 1,000 people help chipping in $50 each to cover the cost, we will soon get through this difficult time.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 “𝗡𝗲𝗱” 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Donations of HK$100 or above are tax deductible.

Do you remember when we took in a young bichon mother with her 3 illegitimate babies? Luckily they went to a loving fos...
10/12/2025

Do you remember when we took in a young bichon mother with her 3 illegitimate babies? Luckily they went to a loving foster home until the puppies were old enough to be adopted, and that time has come. The mother and one pup are staying with their foster family, while the other two pups have been adopted as a pair by another family, so it's a very happy Christmas for everyone!

09/12/2025
🌟 OKRA’S FOREVER HOME CHECKLIST 🌟✅ Age & Breed: 6 years | Terrier Cross 6歲 | 梗犬混血✅ Personality: Gentle, empathetic, sub...
09/12/2025

🌟 OKRA’S FOREVER HOME CHECKLIST 🌟

✅ Age & Breed: 6 years | Terrier Cross 6歲 | 梗犬混血
✅ Personality: Gentle, empathetic, submissive, shy but loyal 溫柔、善解人意、順從、害羞但忠誠
✅ Loves: Kids! Big dogs (peaceful coexister), grooming sessions. Food! Treats! 小朋友！大狗（和平共處）、梳毛美容，食食食！😋
✅ Trained: Easy to potty (with walks), treat-motivated & trainable 散步如廁💩、零食鼓勵，醒目！
✅ Special Talent: Her long hair can be styled in endless ways—and she loves it! 她的長毛可以變換無數可愛造型！

Okra isn’t just a foster dog—she’s a quiet, loving companion waiting for someone to see how wonderful she is. Could that be you? 秋葵不僅是一隻寄養狗狗—她是一位安靜、充滿愛的伴侶，正等待有人發現她有多美好。那個人會是你嗎？
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Okra has been in foster since Typhoon Ragasa, she has made remarkable progress. Initially shy and nervous in the kennel, she has blossomed thanks to the loving support of her foster home. They have patiently helped her explore various aspects of her personality, allowing her to grow more confident each day. Okra even attended our annual charity event, Peak to Fong! (She used to be terrified of traffics and refused to walk.)

If you are interested in Okra, please start by completing the adoption questionnaire. Thank you!

#領養

All lovely photos by Jimmy CM Tsang 📸 (Flickr: Jimmy CM Tsang).Letty, female, 9 monthsRuth, female, 8 monthsHilary, fema...
08/12/2025

All lovely photos by Jimmy CM Tsang 📸 (Flickr: Jimmy CM Tsang).

Letty, female, 9 months
Ruth, female, 8 months
Hilary, female, 4 months
Hazel, female, 4 months

HUSKY BELLA NEEDS A NEW HOME!If interested, please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoptio...
08/12/2025

HUSKY BELLA NEEDS A NEW HOME!

If interested, please complete the questionnaire at www.hongkongdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-questionnaire/

- Breed: Husky
- S*x: F
- Age: 4
- Neutered: Yes
- Microchipped: Yes
- Vaccinated: Yes
- Temperament: extremely gentle and calm; clean, well trained; loves people and attention

Odette is Officially Adopted!We are thrilled to announce another “failed foster” from last super typhoon season! Odette ...
08/12/2025

Odette is Officially Adopted!

We are thrilled to announce another “failed foster” from last super typhoon season! Odette wasn’t the easiest dog to bond with, but the entire family, including the previously adopted dog Gaia, has shown exceptional patience and care. After some time, Odette has finally let down her guard and is now becoming a cherished member of the family.

A heartfelt thank you to the adopting family for exemplifying the true meaning of adoption. Thanks to their understanding and willingness to make adjustments to include a rescue dog. This commitment has changed Odette’s life!

再有颱風暫託失守🙈Odette正式成為家庭一份子🥹
Odette不是一隻容易建立信任的狗狗，感謝領養人一家上下齊心，連同先前領養的Gaia一起為Odette的加入作出改變，提供足夠的空間和耐性。這份堅持改變了Odette的一生，她終於可以放心在家中舒服地做自己。
多謝這家人展現領養的意義——我們不是要尋找一隻完全完美、能配合自己的寵物；而是以開放的態度，給予新領養的動物多些耐性和諒解，才能更有效地幫助他們🐕

All photos by Nana Takeda 📸
05/12/2025

All photos by Nana Takeda 📸

While our hearts remain with the Tai Po community amid recent tragedies, the reality is we have many dogs in our care ne...
02/12/2025

While our hearts remain with the Tai Po community amid recent tragedies, the reality is we have many dogs in our care needing regular vet visits and we are left with no other choice but to ask you, our supporters, for support us in the form of donations to help us cover Ned’s recent medical costs.🙏🏻🤍

𝗪𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗱!❤️‍🩹

On the evening of November 21st, Ned, suffering from a special needs condition called Megaesophagus, was rushed to the emergency room due to a sudden onset of GDV (Gastric Dilatation Volvulus), a life-threatening condition that can become fatal in just hours. Our team was able to get Ned to the hospital within the critical window of opportunity, where he immediately underwent emergency surgery to save his life.

Ned spent several days in the ICU, facing a tough recovery made even more difficult by his existing condition. We were deeply concerned about the risks of sepsis and aspiration pneumonia, but with close monitoring and meticulous care, Ned pulled through and steadily regained his strength. After five days of hospitalization, he was finally stable enough to be discharged and is now recovering at a foster home. We cannot express enough gratitude to the incredible veterinary team for their quick response and expert care.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀—𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲!

Now that he is safe, we are faced with the financial reality of his treatment. The total bill amounts to $84,901- a significant sum. If you are able to help, even with a small contribution, it would mean the world to us. Every dollar brings us closer to covering Ned’s medical costs and supporting his recovery.

❤️ Please consider donating or sharing this message to help Ned on his road to recovery. Your kindness makes a difference.🥹

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 “𝗡𝗲𝗱” 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Donations of HK$100 or above are tax deductible.

我們願意付出一切，只為了拯救狗狗❣️

11月21日晚，患特殊疾病「巨食道症」的Ned，因突發性胃扭轉（GDV）被緊急送往急診，這是一種可在短短數小時內奪走性命的危急情況。我們的團隊在黃金搶救時間內將 Ned 送院治療，他立即接受了緊急手術，並在加護病房ICU留院觀察了數天。由於他的特殊健康狀況，康復過程並不容易，存在敗血症及吸入性肺炎的風險。所幸在密切監測與醫療團隊的悉心照料下撐過這一關，Ned 終於逐步恢復,住院的第五天後出院並於寄養家庭休養中。

回顧事故當晚, 我們腦中只有一個念頭——盡快救 Ned！

聯絡 24 小時急診、安排交通、預備手術及等待完成至深夜……一切都只為了讓他能順利挺過這一劫。如今，我們面對著龐大的醫療費用——$84,901 ——這對我們現時的經濟狀況來說並不是一筆小數目。您願意援助我們嗎? 每一分捐款都能讓 Ned 的生命之路繼續前行, 希望大家支持並幫忙轉發Ned的故事給身邊的朋友。🙏🏻

Ned，叻叻!👍🏻

捐款請備註「Ned」，捐款港幣$100或以上可獲扣稅。

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About HKDR 關於救狗之家

HKDR was founded in 2003 for the specific purpose of saving dogs and puppies from the Hong Kong Government's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) Animal Management Centres, where around 10,000 dogs and puppies are destroyed every year. A lot them of are family pets that have been abandoned on the street or in country parks, while others have been directly surrendered. Many are puppies that are the result of irresponsible owners not desexing their pets, or are those born to abandoned or stray dogs. They all have one thing in common and that is that they are homeless and unwanted, and have just four days to live unless they are chosen for re-homing.

Only a small percentage of these dogs and puppies are lucky enough to be rescued by HKDR, after which the larger ones will be taken care of at the main Tai Po Homing Centre, while smaller dogs awaiting re-homing will stay at the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre. Puppies live at the HKDR base on Lamma Island, and are taken to Whiskers N Paws Puppy Adoption Afternoons at Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau, every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. As much as possible, puppies and smaller dogs are placed in temporary foster care where they can live in a home environment before being permanently adopted. Our foster network plays a vital role in helping dogs overcome the trauma of being abandoned or their previous unhappy circumstances, such as those that are rescued from breeding farms. 救狗之家（Hong Kong Dog Rescue，簡稱HKDR）於2003年成立，目的為拯救於漁農自然護理署（漁護署）動物管理中心每年上萬隻被毀滅的成犬及幼犬，當中有很多都是被遺棄於街上或郊野公園等，亦有些是由棄養牠們的主人直接交予漁護署。很多幼犬都是不負責任的主人未有為寵物進行絕育的結果，或是被遺棄或流浪狗隻的後代。牠們的共通點是沒有家亦沒有人要，除非被選中等候領養，否則都會於四天之內被毀滅。 這些成犬及幼犬之中，只有少數幸運兒得以被救狗之家救出。成功獲救的大型犬會於大埔領養中心獲得照顧，小型犬則會到鴨脷洲領養中心等待牠們的新家；幼犬一般會待在南丫島的救狗之家基地，然後每逢星期日下午兩點到五點，被送到鴨脷洲新海怡廣場Whiskers N Paws寵物用品店內，參加幼犬領養日。 我們會盡量安排幼犬及小型犬由暫養家庭照顧，讓牠們被永久領養之前，能夠於家庭環境下生活。對於幫助狗隻走出被遺棄或曾於繁殖場生活等創傷經歷的陰霾，暫養家庭網絡實乃不可或缺。 除拯救及領養工作以外，公眾教育亦是救狗之家的使命之一。於2013年7月開幕，位於鴨脷洲領養中心對面的教育及訓練中心，正是為此而設。這個小小的地方將作舉辦各式工作坊及課堂之用，協助增進人狗之間的溝通，從而減少寵物被遺棄的情況。 Whiskers N Paws寵物用品店亦有舉辦救狗之家「老友狗狗訓練班」，教導大家如何做個負責任的主人，並提倡以正面獎勵為本的訓練方法。

Delication

Alongside the rescue and re-homing efforts, education is also an important part of HKDR's mission, and as part of that the Education & Training Centre was opened in July 2013, directly opposite the Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre. This small venue is used for a variety of workshops and classes, all of which are designed to help improve dog-human understanding and so reduce the number of pets being abandoned. Whiskers N Paws also hosts the HKDR 'Positive Partners' Training Courses, which are designed to promote responsible pet ownership as well as reward-based training methods. Dedication HKDR is funded solely by private donations, sponsorship through the Life Saver Club programme, the sale of HKDR merchandise and fundraising events. All of the dogs and puppies that HKDR take in for re-homing are health checked, vaccinated, given flea, tick and heartworm prevention and de-sexed. Those who require additional veterinary treatment or surgery are given the best available. Dogs with behaviour problems are rehabilitated using Positive Reinforcement training methods to make them ready for adoption. HKDR relies heavily on the time and efforts of dedicated volunteers to be able to operate and many of the important functions of the organisation are handled solely by such volunteers, such as our Foster and Life Saver Club programmes, and even the Volunteer Coordination itself. HKDR is proud to be a No Kill Organisation, meaning that no dog under our care will be euthanised for any reason other than when it is the only humane option.