While we were away in Bentong, Terry was holding fort on the homefront.
We had four cats spayed.
Here’s Terry’s report:
Above are the pics of Mr. Khoo’s cats. The younger one (grey tabby) was quite stressed and kept hopping around inside the cage. Initially, Dr. Khor didn’t want to spay her as she seemed too young. But upon closer inspection, he said it was possible. Mr. Khoo said her preferred to have her ‘done’ so Dr. Khor proceeded with the operation. The mother was also quite tiny, for a full-grown cat.
According to Mr. Khoo, the mother has been found pregnant a few times before he finally managed to catch her and bring her to be neutered. Mr. Khoo has been practising CNRM on his own in his neighbourhood. I think he is a good example of how we can all do our part to solve the stray animal problem.
And two more, Courage and Braveheart, who have been fostered by Terry for a few months now:
They were the first case of the day and I left just as Braveheart lost consciousness. Courage kept mewing from inside the operating room at me. So I sent her some reassuring energy before I left. I will be collecting them in about an hour’s time. They will remain with me throughout the weekend and will be returned to their colony in OKR next week.
I have considered adopting them both (they seem to want me to do so), but I think it’s best that they live out their natural lives in an environment with people to care for them. The girls at OKR will manage them.
I’ll miss them terribly.
Courage and Braveheart are both safely back with Terry now. It takes a lot of emotional strength to practise CNRM, especially if one gets attached during the “C” period (as Terry has). But in life, we have to learn to let go all the time. No one stays permanently in our lives, it is just a matter of time when we have to let go one day.
You have given them a good start in life, Terry. They will be fine, and will be grateful to you for life.