Year 10 PSHE ProjectBy Ka Kiu, Mion, Louis, Adrian, Anna, Ross, Lap Yin, Cameron and Aaron

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.

The Hong Kong Dog RescueHong 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.

HKDR continuedMost 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.

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.

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, sustainableDisadvantages-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.

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

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

Dog WeekWe 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.

Cost of the tripVolunteer 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

Our Aims/GoalsThe 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.

Sources

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/housing/securityassistance/socialsecurity/socialsecurity.htmhttp://www.dh.gov.hk/english/main/main_orhi/list_nh.htmlhttp://www.hongkongdogrescue.com/public/index.phphttp://www.hongkongdogrescue.com/public/general.php?pageId=73http://www.hongkongdogrescue.com/public/general.php?pageId=105