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On the move? Don’t forget your furry A roaring success friend As the end of the year approaches, many people begin to plan their next adventure. Dr Matthew Murdoch, from Ferndale Kennels shares his advice on transporting your pet and arranging rabies blood tests. If you move to a destination which requires your pet to have a blood test, its best to arrange as far in advance as possible. Rabies-free countries such as Singapore, Japan and Australia, require you to have the test done around six
months before the move, depending on the vaccination status of your pet. It’s best to discuss your move with a pet re-locator or veterinarian experienced in rabies blood tests. Dr Matthew Murdoch pleads; “if you have helped an animal find a home in Hong Kong, we plea that you take them with you when you leave advance planning can facilitate this!” ferndalekennels.com
Results are in for the Steelcase Dragon Run The Steelcase Dragon Run, Hong Kong’s international paddling event and part of the World Surfski League, took place over 21 kilometres of water between Clearwater Bay and Stanley on November 9. Danielle McKenzie from New Zealand took home the women’s trophy, whilst Cory Hill from Australia claimed victory in the men’s division. In the OC1 category, Tupuria King successfully defended his title in the men’ s division, and Anna Mathisen claimed the women’s crown. The run
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partnered with Plastic Free Seas, a non-profit charity dedicated to combating marine plastic pollution, raising over $18,000 to support the organisation. “We applaud our contestants for their extraordinary performances and congratulate all the winners at this year’s Steelcase Dragon Run,” says Bruce Seymour, Race Director. “We very much look forward to another marvellous race to come next year.” To see the full list of results, visit hongkongdragonrun.com.hk
For fans of Disney’s musical The Lion King, organisers have announced extra dates in Hong Kong. The infamous musical which premieres on December 18 at the AsiaWorld-Expo Arena will be extended by eight additional shows, now running until January 12. Oh, I just can’t wait to be king! premier.hkticketing.com
Get Qraftie A new online marketplace to buy and sell handcrafted goods has been launched in Hong Kong, The website, Qraftie.com, aims to close the gap between local crafters and consumers without the need for listing fees. It was founded by Vanessa Wong who explains, “In a world full of mass-produced goods, Qraftie brings together the local handcrafting community and supports the continuity of craftsmanship around Hong Kong.” qraftie.com