Dozens of pugs and dachshunds, compensating for their lack of speed with dogged determination, took part in Hong Kong’s inaugural « doggie dash » on Sunday t
HONG KONG – Dozens of pugs and dachshunds, compensating for their lack of speed with dogged determination, took part in Hong Kong’s inaugural “doggie dash” on Sunday to raise funds for abandoned and rescued canines.
Dog-lovers packed a leafy and quiet area in the Sheung Wan neighborhood, eager to document their pooches’ moments of triumph with smartphones and selfie sticks.
While the laneless race track proved a little confusing for some pets, others happily scampered across the finishing line into the hands of their owners.
“There are lots and lots of dogs that are abandoned each year in Hong Kong,” said Marilyn Ho, an organiser of the event. “We need to educate the Hong Kong public that dogs are not just commodities and possessions, that they are living beings who have feelings.
