Month: October 2009

  • 2nd batch of tshirts arriving today

    Our 2nd batch of 400 tshirts will be arriving this afternoon.  For this batch, we have nine sizes: Ladies 36, 38, 40, 42Sports 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 The new sizes are the respective “XS” for Ladies 36 and Sports 38.  100 tshirts will be sent to Ipoh, in support of the National Association for…

  • Cat found to be pregnant, spared from being spayed

    This cat was brought in to be spayed at our panel vet, but is found to be pregnant.  So, we shall wait until after her delivery and nursing before getting her spayed. Li Lian has the story: Today I met Agnes at our panel vet in Sri Petaling. The mother cat was suspected to be…

  • Roy sends photos of Tinsel!

    Hi everyone,Here are photos of Tinsel in his new home, with Roy and Evelin. Here’s Roy, Evelin and little Tinsel. Playing with a ball of yarn A close-up Thank you, Roy and Evelin, for giving little Tinsel a safe and loving home! We need more people like you both.

  • A pre-dawn attempted coup-de-tat

    So early? Yes, the best time to strike is dawn… As you know, Tiger is still limping due to the Calicivirus infection.  It causes “shifting lameness” where the lameness shifts from one leg to the other.  It started with the left hind, moved to the right hind, and now, it’s been on the left fore leg…

  • A no-kill animal sanctuary in Langkawi

    Good morning, everyone.In 2006, when we did the Puchong Dog Pound rescue (read Chapter 3: The Big Rescue Operation, Pawprints on My Heart), there was a dog whose leg needed to be amputated.  We funded that, and subsequently, we flew (yes, by aeroplane) the dog to this animal sanctuary in Langkawi.  http://www.langkawilassie.org.my/aboutus.html For those visiting Langkawi,…

  • Cute little puppies on Langkawi Island

    Yes, of course there are dogs and cats on Langkawi Island just as there are people. My son, who is about to finish his flying training in Langkawi, has been sending me photos of cats and dogs he and his coursemates are feeding.  Here’s the latest – a mother dog and her puppies. Mum-dog and…

  • A total picture of peace

    Ros, who adopted Brumby and Kanthaka yesterday, sent me this photo of the new baby of the family. It’s Brumby, of course! Isn’t this the cutest thing you’ve ever seen on this side of heaven? Where’s sister Kanthaka?

  • Updates on Chow

    Here’s the news we have been waiting for about Chow. Chow can be treated!! The treatment will stretch over a two-week period. The first week will be a surgery to clear the mess and the maggots in his ears.  This will be followed by antibiotics.  The estimated cost for Week One is RM800, and AnimalCare…

  • Thank you to a generous heart

    We would like to thank our donor (who wishes to remain anonymous) for stepping in with his generous donation just when we need help for our medical cases, TVT-girl, Boy-C, Chow and Rahnee. Thank you, Brother. 

  • Tinsel is finally adopted!

    Tinsel was finally adopted last night!  I don’t know if you remember, but Tinsel was first adopted by Jimi and his wife.  Then, Jimi’s wife came down with a bad allergy problem which the doctors say was due to cat fur.  So Tinsel was returned to us.  A few people came to view, but he…

  • Rahnee’s leg needs amputation

    Hi everyone,Remember the cat Rani rescued that has the persistent injury on its limb?  We brought Rahnee (that’s the cat’s name) for a second opinion today, and we were given four options. Look at that wound on Rahnee – it’s been like that since she was found. To leave the wound as it is would…

  • Updates on Brumby and Kanthaka

    I just received a reply from Ros, who adopted Brumby and Kanthaka last night.  She says both are adjusting very well to their house, and Brumby looks for Kanthaka the moment the latter is out of sight – aren’t we glad Ros adopted both of them? And Ros says her husband waited until both kittens…

  • Super and Mr Kumar

    Dear all, It’s been awhile since I last posted anything about Super and quite a number of our readers have written to me to ask about him.Mr Kumar sent an email last week in reply to mine.  He said Super is getting better and is very happy.  Here’s Mr Kumar’s short but comforting email: super fine.…

  • Why we have to raise funds for medical treatments and surgeries

    Good morning, everyone. We have a few surgery/medical cases on our hands this week: 1.  Mr Siva’s TVT-girl needs chemotherapy for her tumours.  We still do not have an estimated cost yet because Mr Siva could not bring TVT-girl to the vet yesterday.  All of us were busy with work.  But I have checked with several vets…

  • Brumby and Kanthaka adopted!

    Hi everyone,I just came back from two successful adoptions – or Brumby and Kanthaka!!  Ros and her husband came all the way from Klang to Sudhamma’s house to take them home.  Yesterday, Ros had called asking about Binky, Brumby and Kanthaka.  I have arranged for Ros to view Binky at Nooreen’s place this weekend, and…