PUB QUIZ FUNDRAISER

On Friday 4th October we went ahead with our mini fundraiser Pub Quiz. It was undoubtedly a success with only 3 people unable to make it – pretty impressive right and I believe the photos speak for themselves. Even our quadrupeds got to hang out in our local area, Sai Ying Pun! I know there were a few sore heads the following day

I want to say an ENORMOUS ‘Thank you’ to Donna for organizing the event and giving her time and patients pulling it all together. You did us proud – oh and not forgetting Matthew for helping by lying on a chair supervising! A further special thanks to Laura our quiz master who very kindly donated her time.

Not forgetting the Flying Pig Deli for hosting the event, Shady Acres, Doggies & Friends and Wine Brothers for their generous donations -thank you all very much.

We’ll be doing another event before Christmas which is just round the corner. Check on our website, www.kirstenszoo.com / Facebook/ Instagram for updates and details.

Adoptions & Fosters for Jan – Feb

We’ve had an incredibly busy few weeks and I’m very late posting for that reason, apologies for that. We’ve had adoptions and fosters in abundance, yes of course some due to the present situation and the corona virus hitting the territory. So many people having to work from home and the kids at home too. Lots of people were clearly of the mind ”Why not foster a dog or adopt a dog”?

The perfect time especially as it’s something the kids have been begging their parents for! Plus a great way to keep the kids happy not to mention occupied and outdoors in the fresh air.

It has been a wonderful time in that respect with some of our lovely puppies and dogs enjoying life in a home and many with children to play with and entertain with their antics.

I sincerely hope life goes back to usual soon, its a very trying, worrying time for us all and it’s not over yet. However we have to continue to do what we do, take care of the quadrupeds in need!

Stay safe and well, our adoption days will continue on March the 8th & 22nd I hope to see you then.

Maddox – he’s a gangly free spirit, with a love for sofas to lie on, eat or watch TV from. He loves his new best friend as much as he loves the sofa. We were so happy he and his brother found homes on the same day. A rather lovely surprise and unexpected.

Mateo – he’s quite different in both appearance and personality to his brother Maddox. He’s the more affectionate of the two boys and he’s more a people dog and landed a home that firs like a glove.

Parsnip – he was the first of the 6 puppies to be adopted and is loving having the children at home to play with, a lovely home for a lovely puppy. I love that he has a busy household which is exactly what he enjoyed while in foster.

Sherry – she was second to find a home and I know there’s a little boy who is over the moon as he finally has the puppy he’s been begging his parents for. She’s less bold than her brothers and is happy to get all the attention for herself.

Eggnog – the third and he’s living just round the corner which means he often follows me and my pack, running along behind happy to be with other dogs. He’s a bold, confident boy and he is also with a family and older children who he adores and they him.

Sprout – and the fourth puppy landed a home with his foster family who fell in love with him. He’s SO well behaved and has a lovely dog friend who he adores and follows around – probably annoys him but he allows it anyway. I think the timing was perfect here and they look adorable together.

Butter – the fifth and the boy with a fan club has a lovely home and more offers to mind him than I’ve ever had. He’s super friendly like his sibling, they really are one of the friendliest litters just like their mum Merry. He has a face anyone would love and a personality to match.

Ollie – this made us all very happy, to see him in a loving home with a family who adore him, a garden and a quieter environment which is exactly what he needed. He’s a perfect and will live out his days happily – yay for lovely Ollie.

Rhea – she wen’t into foster and never left. She has a new dog friend and I swear they look like twins. She walked in and within an hour made herself quite at home when she got on the sofa.

Horlicks – the last for this period and why not end with a hamster! Our volunteer/foster and now keeper couldn’t give him up as her dog adores him and her husband said No to another dog or cat !

Fosters

Jocelyn – we were so happy to see her go into a foster home, she loves routine and being with ‘her family’ and she’s thriving. This will really help when the right person/s come along and adopt her, she’ll be ready and already perfectly trained. Totally toilet trained and very laid back at home.

Merry – she could fit in with anyone / any family and she has of course adjusted perfectly. She’s in excellent health and loving life with her new dog friend. She’s a fantastic dog and would make anyone happy.

Cranberry – she’s the friendliest, kissy puppy you could ever meet and the last of 6. Toilet trained and a very easy fun puppy who loves every dog and person too.

Odessa & Opal – they’re more adorable than ever and as they grow up they blossom. I love these two they’re the absolute best!

Lydia – everyone’s favourite friend, any dog anywhere at anytime she’s up for a play. She’s ridiculously friendly and loves life. She ought to be in a home it’s crazy that she isn’t – she’s small, adorable and would bring joy to anyone’s life.

Dogs still waiting for fosters

Mildred, Marble, Nelly & Nelah, Oats, Barney and Bubbles.

Our new dog

Hugo our stunning 3.5 year old Husky – come and meet him at our adoption day or check out the website www.kirstenszoo.com / facebook KirstensZooCharity / Instagram kirstenszoo

We are hoping, as is everyone I’m sure to see the foster & adoption situation continue though of course we are all want to see life revert back to normal again! Stay well and safe – Kirsten

Dogs Adopted over the Past few Months

We’ve been as busy as ever, sadly more animals coming in than going out but we have to go with the flow. Holiday time is upon us though I’m not sure what that actually means?

If you are going on a real holiday do tell what that looks like?

Like most NGOs a day off sounds blooming great, and as for a holiday I really don’t remember what that is ? Haha

Moving on to our adopted dogs …………..

Oats – our little demon found himself a home and we were literally ecstatic. He won the heart of a special person who has learned never to place her feet on the floor straight out of bed? Why there’ll be a little white, fluffy monster lurking to nip those toes. He has a lovely side too but he’s not always willing to show it.

Buttons – a very special puppy and skilled too. He learned how to skateboard which not every human can achieve let alone a dog. A great puppy and he landed a home to match and is now entertaining his family with his antics.

Blue – she was, she is a beautiful soul and landed herself the perfect home. She didn’t like being alone and as she had heartworm; she couldn’t do the lengthy walks with the resident dog. She was lucky to have all her needs met as there was, is always someone there for her helping her overcome her fears and anxiety. Now fully recovered she’s fit, healthy and able to walk as much and for as long as her friend.

Lula – the lovely Lula, she had to find a new home as one of the family’s allergies worsened. She found the perfect home and gets to spend most part of everyday with her new mum. She goes for long walks and enjoys going to restaurants and more. A happy ending and dog!

Didi – adorable little one with more toys than a shop. I think her new name is Honey? Since she’s as sweet as, not to mention the colour of. Adorably cuddly, funny, happy not to mention lucky puppy who was rescued before being sent to Taiwan for breeding. She’ll never know how close she came.

Dinky – the smallest puppy I’ve ever had, thus the name! Rescued along with Didi this tiny Yorkie puppy was snapped up and whisked off to a new forever home where she’s taken over the household. Small dog with a BIG personality and a larger dog friend to entertain at home, or is it boss around?!

Lydia – one of my forever favourite dogs was finally adopted. It took almost 2 years but worth the wait as she never had to leave her foster home. Her beautiful personality and the fact that she loves to cuddle on the sofa sealed the deal. I miss her I saw her every day for our morning walk with the other gang of up to 12 dogs at times. Now having fun in Burundi

Candy – Candy was adopted quite quickly which was surprising given her age and condition at the time. That plus the fact that the adopters already had a Frenchie who they knew would not be impressed, and they were right. Candy (another bossy dog) took over, beds, toys you name it. However, the resident dog coped and they’re doing really well now, thankfully!

Cher – she took quite a time to settle, to accept the resident dog, to learn to share and to not try to demolish other dogs in her space. She’s certainly not 100% there yet, however only on the last part but she’s coming along nicely and preparing for her trip to the UK in the not-too-distant future.

Milly – our stunning and youngest of 12 GSD we took in has stayed put and her fosters have worked wonders. To see is to believe the difference in her truly. This scared, reactive confused dog now joins us at adoption days and sits quietly with a sweet smile. She waits patiently for her dad, and mum of course, to give her the que to go home.

Polly – she has such a sweet personality plus she’s a gem with other dogs and cats. Would be happy anywhere as long as it involves long walks and mad play sessions with her brother Bryan who lives round the corner. One of our easiest ever, fully toilet trained after day 1 and not an accident since. Impossible not to love her, she kisses every dog she knows when meeting.

Tamara – such an easy dog and for a first-time family she was a dream. Of course, she’s not perfect she has her stubborn moments when she’ll sit down and not budge! She has a strong personality but is still a loving dog and happy at last.

Jolly – I was personally very happy to see her stay with her foster family, she was so happy and already very much attached to everyone and especially the resident dog. She’s a stunning young adult too and as sweet as ever.

Elise – what a beautiful dog she is and she got to stay in her final foster home where she fit like a glove. She even wormed her way onto the sofa, the forbidden zone Haha. She knows how to get what she wants I can tell you!

Elmo – our lovely little cuddly boy found a home very quickly. He was abandoned on the street for no obvious reason as he’s such a great little dog. He has a family who adore him and all the many photos are roof of that. Way to go you!

Elodie – she’s one of the most intelligent, confident, rambunctious puppies I’ve had in a long time. She’s naughty, full of character and delightfully amusing. At 5 months she’s already 17 kg, perhaps she’s related to a camel

Elvis – he had to split from his bff Ethan however they have both really benefitted and moved on surprisingly quickly. I suspect they’re both loving all the attention they no longer have to share. Whatever the reason we have two happy boys and families.

– Zippy RIP – Sadly our little one had to be put to sleep, the tumour had grown and he could no longer eat or urinate. He had found himself a home, his sister remains in the home and seems happy and we know loved.

– Wanda – RIP – She too had cancer and her life shortened as a result. Her bff passed away a couple of months earlier also cancer. They were rescued from the government kennels after being surrendered. They were lucky they got to spend their last months – a year together in a home with someone who loved them right to the end.

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If you’d like to see any of the dogs please complete the adoption questionnaire www.kirstenszoo.com

You can also email me kirstszoo@hotmail.com – Face book KirstensZooCharity – Instagram kirstenszoo

Stay well and cool if that’s even possible ? Have a great June-July and Thank You for your continued support.